Atlanta, GA - Centennial Olympic Park

The Centennial Olympic Park was a hidden treasure for me. None of us planned on going there, but after the aquarium we decided to walk around the park. One, to avoid the traffic of hundreds of people leaving the premises at once, and two, it was beautiful outside!

It's this little oasis of grass in a concrete desert. A place where you can sit, relax, breathe, and pretend for a moment in time that you're not stuck in a maelstrom of deadlines, bad traffic, and urgency. There were people walking their dogs, others were having a picnic, and some were playing soccer. Yet, in the midst of all this grass, you're still reminded of the amazing city you're in. You have the CNN building, the Coca-Cola Factory, the Georgia Aquarium and a ferris wheel(!) all within reach.

I think this park was my favorite find in Atlanta. Forget the pastries and the burgers and the tourist attractions. Albeit those other places were fun and unique, this park takes the cake for me. If I lived in Atlanta, I'd be here as much as I could.