College Park, Georgia · Est. 1890s
Where a storied Southern past meets the world's busiest gateway. Historic streets, garden sanctuaries, championship sports, and a culture all our own — just one stop from Hartsfield-Jackson.
Our Heritage
Long before the jets, there were the rails, the depot, and a Main Street that still stands today. College Park holds the 4th-largest historic district in Georgia — a living archive of Southern story, craft, and community.
circa 1907This 1907 postcard of Cox Female College shows a city already shaping Georgia's story. That legacy lives on today in the College Park & African American One Square Mile Museums — immersive exhibits recreating the period barber shops, shoeshine stands, and jitney corners that built a community.
Victorian and Queen Anne homes line the 4th-largest historic district in Georgia — turrets, wraparound porches, and brickwork from a golden age, lovingly preserved by a community that knows its history is its future.
A digital + physical walking tour winding through the historic district, telling the city's story step by step.
A historic anchor of College Park — the largest on-campus independent school in the continental U.S.
Gas-lamp streetscapes, Southern brunch, and locally owned storefronts along a preserved brick corridor.
Murals, sculpture, and interactive installations carrying the city's heritage into every corridor.
One City, Five Worlds
Few places on earth bring together this much, this close. These are the five forces that converge in College Park.
Beneath the world's busiest flight paths — minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson, hotels, and restaurants.
The 4th-largest historic district in Georgia, anchored by museums and a preserved Main Street.
The 32-acre Roderick Gay Garden — an urban oasis of trails, water, and quiet beauty.
The Georgia International Convention Center — Georgia's 2nd-largest, via the complimentary ATL SkyTrain.
Gateway Center Arena — home of the Atlanta Dream, College Park Skyhawks, and LOVB Atlanta.
From the airport to the arena to the garden — College Park connects it all.
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Kids cool off in the colorful splash pad at College Park's recreation grounds — pure summer fun for the whole family.
Catch the Atlanta Dream (WNBA), College Park Skyhawks (NBA G League), and LOVB Atlanta volleyball.
Southern brunch on Main Street, culinary energy on Virginia Avenue, and mainstays on Old National.
Bold, photo-worthy murals and installations — like the YOYO FERRO walls — turn whole blocks into open-air galleries.
The historic 1929 College Park Golf Course, the Phoenix Trail, parks & recreation, and award-winning day spas.
Glide two minutes from the airport on the complimentary ATL SkyTrain to the Georgia International Convention Center — Georgia's 2nd-largest — and the Gateway Center.
Events & Markets
Pro basketball all season at Gateway Center Arena — WNBA and NBA G League action, minutes from the airport.
A free back-to-school celebration each summer at the Georgia International Convention Center — activities, crafts, and family fun.
College Park's December tradition — tree lighting, the Holiday Tinsel Trail, and the annual parade down Historic Main Street.
The Calendar
From championship games to markets, heritage walks, and restaurant weeks — here's what's happening, just one stop from the airport.
An Independence Day WNBA matinee minutes from the airport — one of the Dream's home dates in the heart of College Park.
WNBA under the lights — make a night of it with dinner on Historic Main Street before tip-off.
A free back-to-school celebration each summer — kid-friendly activities, crafts, and giveaways for College Park families.
The Dream close out their College Park home slate with Fan Appreciation Night — giveaways and post-game fun.
The city's tree lighting kicks off the holidays — cocoa, carols, and the glowing Tinsel Trail through downtown.
A beloved half-century tradition — floats, bands, and the whole community lining the historic brick corridor.
Dates for the 2026 season at Gateway Center Arena and the city's annual celebrations are finalized closer to each day — check back often, or add our calendar above to stay in sync.
Room to roam
Riverside trails, splash pads, and shaded commons — College Park is built for slow mornings and long weekends, not just layovers.
Plan Your Visit
Landing at ATL? Your adventure starts one stop away. Whether you're here for a layover, a convention, a game, or a weekend of history — College Park welcomes you.
Where to Stay
College Park's Virginia Avenue corridor holds the highest concentration of airport-proximate hotels in the region — from boutique charm to full-service, most just minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson and the SkyTrain.
About Us
Our mission is simple: tell College Park's story to the world, bring visitors through our doors, and keep every dollar circulating through the local businesses and families that make this city home.
