College Park: History, Events, and Airport Connections

College Park for Different Types of Trips

College Park offers several different reasons to stay: a historic district, event venues, outdoor recreation, and a direct connection at the Gateway Center Campus to the airport and rental car center. Attending a convention raises different questions than traveling with an interest in history or a desire to enjoy a recreational activity. This lets you consider College Park based on the reason for your trip, rather than just a general impression.

Historic District

College Park’s historic district is the fourth-largest urban historic district in Georgia and includes 867 properties listed on the National Register. Here, history is not tied to just one building; the entire district makes it a tangible theme. If you consider historic places when choosing a destination, this district offers a clear point of reference. It can influence your choice of College Park even when you are not traveling for a particular event.

Connection at the Gateway Center Campus

The Gateway Center Campus is served by the ATL SkyTrain. The free ride to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the Centralized Rental Car Center takes two minutes. For travelers arriving or departing via the airport, or picking up a rental vehicle, this is a practical part of planning. The campus is the starting point for the connection; the airport and rental car center are the destinations. Both are reachable with a free two-minute ride.

Conventions and Events

The Georgia International Convention Center is the second-largest convention center in Georgia. The Gateway Center Arena @ College Park hosts professional sporting events, concerts, family events, graduations, and conventions. The arena is a state-of-the-art venue with 5,000 seats. These different event offerings can help guide your trip planning: the convention center and the arena’s varied program. If your stay depends on a specific event date, check the date before booking.

Golf Course and Phoenix Trail

The Historic College Park Golf Course features rolling terrain, streams, and a lake on the property. These features describe the course’s landscape and distinguish it from a trail. The Phoenix Trail is a 2-mile rail-trail built along a CSX rail corridor that had been set aside for future use. It runs along the western edge of Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Its length, rail-trail character, and route give the trail a different profile from the golf course, where the rolling terrain, streams, and lake are the main features. If you are planning your stay around a recreational activity, you can choose between a golf course with distinctive landscape features and a trail with a clearly stated length and location.

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