Tournament Time!!! Came here for my sons first karate tournament for Taekwondo!! I arrived early…read morefor the competition so my son could get comfortable. The facility was huge. There are several different parks for different sports. There were other tournaments going on at the same time. This place was nice! Parking was decent considering competitions going on back to back all day. I left and came back to get food and was able to get a closer parking spot. Check in was great, with the members of Karate Atlanta. Everyone was nice while under pressure to accommodate the number of people in the building. Bleachers wasn't too bad I had no issues. Concession stand was expensive but decent if your hungry. I had no complaints. I'm sure we will be back!

This new facility hosted an AAU Under Armor tournament. I posted an image from the website, but…read moreit's an accurate depiction. No real parking lot yet so we parked in a big field covered in gravel, for a minimal fee. I assume paved parking is still in the works. There was a small lot in front, but it wasn't for us regular folks. Everything is still nice and brand new. Huge bathrooms. Since it's a boy's tournament, the ladies room stayed clean and mostly empty. The usual concession stands, but with airport prices. There is a lot of development going up around it, but Chick-fil-a and Wendy's are already open right across the street. I was surprised by what a picturesque setting it is. It looks like they made an effort to keep as many of the giant trees as undisturbed as possible. Really beautiful.

For what it is, the KSU Convocation Center is an okay basketball arena for a school (Kennesaw…read moreState) that just completed its move to NCAA Division I athletics last year. KSU has a mid-major basketball program and is a member of the Atlantic Sun conference. Like other mid-majors, KSU's basketball arena is small with a capacity of 4,600. It's also home to the school's women's basketball and women's volleyball teams. It opened in 2005. I was in attendance last night when a record crowd of 4,784 filled the gymnasium to watch Kennesaw State's first ever home basketball game against a school from one of the six "power" conferences (ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC and Pac-10). The arena does not have a JumboTron, ribbon board, or box score or stat displays. Instead, it just has a simple LED display for the score, fouls, and timeouts remaining for each team, and a one-sided shot clock above either backboard. What the arena lacks in technology is more than made up for by the raucous students and fans who come to support their beloved Fighting Owls. As you can imagine, because of the smaller size of the venue, it's easier for the fans to make the environment loud and even intimidating for the opposition. This certainly proved the case as the Owls beat my Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in convincing fashion. The Convocation Center has a good sound system and funny owl hooting sound effects were played throughout the duration of the game. The lower level of the arena is reserved chairback seating, while the upper deck is general admission (sit anywhere) bench seating (no backs). Concession prices are a bit cheaper than bigger college campuses (e.g. only $2 for a hot dog instead of $4). It was a drafty building and some people got so chilly that they left at halftime to get jackets from their cars. Free parking was available in the school's large parking decks. While not as big or fancy as the arenas that belong to many of the major college programs, the KSU Convocation Center is just fine for the Fighting Owls.

I've been here quite a few times for a couple of events such as Disney on ice and about two other…read moreshows this particular day I was here attending a job fair a job that was offering opportunities for the city of Gwinnett county. This place is pretty big and not too far from the mall with a great view. A lot of parking spaces usually where there is an event here they have the concession stand up and running and small business selling items as well, depending on what the event consist of. Again, this particular event brought me here because of the jobs there so there were pros and cons lots of volunteers and people to help assist, but if you ask me, it could've been a lot a lot a lot more more organized it lacked badly . I'm not sure if it was not enough volunteers or enough directions that went around the job fair started at 9 AM. It was over at 3 PM. I arrived at around noon made it in pretty quickly and I was instructed where to go. After that, you were pretty much left to fish for yourself no real signs on what was being 100% offered or if you should join the line no information about how many people they were looking to hire per each position or what kind of background would be needed we were just told pretty much. It's a job fair and had to mingle for ourselves.

A stadium that converts itself for each event it holds has mass appeal. I have come to Gas South…read moreDistrict for several events. Two of my favorites are WINTER JAM 2024 & Hockey games with my husband. This stadium has excellent appeal and is easy to get to. Parking is abundant both outdoor and garages. Once inside you are able to find your seating with the assistance of ushers and other staff. They even have handicap valets to get you to the proper seating. I can say I have had seats midway in the decks all the way to floor seats center. The massive screens allowed me to never miss a shot or singer. This arena offers season tickets for the hockey fan. Or VIP meet & greets for the music lovers in us all.

My family and I recently went to a Monday Night Football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The inside…read moreis modern and fan-friendly. Indeed, the state-of-the-art architecture, including the retractable roof, 360-degree scoreboard, and excellent sightlines from most seats. We found the restrooms accessible on each level. A variety of food choices are available at each concourse level. Use the stadium's interactive concession map (available on the Mercedes-Benz Stadium app or official website listings), which shows all food vendors by section -- including vendor type symbols that mark vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly options. At ATL Fan Fare healthier options include Buffalo cauliflower wraps and vegan hot dogs. and salads. The ATL Grill offers a portobello mushroom burger. Mercedes-Benz Stadium partners with local Atlanta restaurants to bring authentic city flavors into the venue, often at prices comparable to the actual restaurants so you're not just eating stadium food, you're tasting Atlanta. My niece enjoyed Hibachi at so:ko:me and my sister and enjoyed a burger at Atl grill. There are many well-known restaurants like Moe's Fox Bros Williamson Brothers, Big Dave's cheesesteaks, Chick-fil-A, etc. available as well as dessert and beer places. The stadium has many escalators to get to your seats and handrails when climbing if you have seats that are far up in your section. The seats themselves are comfortable but the walking aisle is narrow. If you sit near the middle of a row know that you will have to stand to let others in and out of your row. Because if inflation and rising ticket prices, the best non premium seats are in the 200 level: 210-213, 236-239) . These seats offer the best balance of price and viewing. However, if you are on a budget good seats can be had in the upper 300 level: (310-313, 336-339) . These sections offer a good view of the huge Halo board for play replays and interactive games provided by stadium staff during the game. Here are a few tips to make sure your game day experience goes well: Most fans recommend taking MARTA rail (Blue/Green lines) to the GWCC/State Farm Arena or Vine City stations, which drop you right at the stadium. It avoids heavy parking traffic and costs. If you must drive, reserve your spot through apps like ParkMobile ahead of time to guarantee a lot and avoid congestion. Independent apps like Prked can also rent private driveways near the stadium and save time. Avoid bringing large bags -- clear, small bags only are allowed, and having none gets you through security faster. Download the Official Atlanta United / Mercedes-Benz Stadium app to find your seat, locate food & restrooms, see points of interest, and even mobile order concessions. In short, Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers a fan-friendly experience with excellent transit access, affordable food, electric supporter culture, and nearby entertainment options, making it one of the top sports venues to visit in the U.S.

Bucket list checked off! As amazing as imagined…read more The park outside of the stadium is completely transformed from the days of the Omni. *Be prepared for street congestion you will not believe before and after. Better to take the MARTA.

What a cool spot for a concert! Went down from ATL for a Bluegrass show recently and we were just…read moreblown away...smallish venue with nice spacious seating in the "seated" area and lovely hilly grassy area for lawn seats. When you arrive there are food trucks pulled up with snacks and food of different varieties. The concert we went to was dry which was a bit of a surprise...but if you get lucky on another night they sell buckets of local craft beer and cocktails from the local brewery which would be amazing!! The staff is all super friendly and the porta potties are spacious and very clean. The acoustics are terrific too. We had a fab time and plan to keep an eye on other shows in the future!

This is a new amphitheater that just opened this year (2016). It's a good size, and had pretty…read moregreat acoustics at the Jazz festival I went to. The event was small, so there was enough parking, but not sure that there will be enough for any larger concerts, or how that's going to work. I just wish they would've put more thought behind that and maybe put in a garage nearby.

Great place for Rodeos, concerts, monster truck shows, basket ball games, wrestling events, and you…read morename it. I have been here for several of these events. I usually park a few blocks from here for free at a meter headed down town. You might have to walk a bit which I don't mind. But, it's easier leaving. The concerts that come here have always been entertaining. The rodeos are always fun to attend too. The concession stand over charged me for what I got. I showed them the sign behind them of what they should be charging. The sign reads; nachos, hot dog and coke $8. But they charged me $9. Why do people have to go this. They know the prices. So, it doesn't hurt to check the prices before you pay here. They did refund me in cash the difference but the one that did it, did not apologize and looked away the whole time I was talking to her manager. So, my guess is that it was on purpose. I'm just saying. I will not be going back to that concession stand. I'm going to Tacomac instead, then I'll come here. In summary, they do get good acts to come here. They also have great events. So I recommend Mckenzie Arena.

Loud you can here it from a mile away no traffic control not enough seat to sit in so you end up…read morestanding for 3 hours watching a concert but if you get thirsty you spend five bucks one a water and 4 bucks on 1 bag of chips and the bathrooms are disgusting a crap and pee on the seat ones broken and there's a urnel it's fine but you can't poop 1 STAR!!!!!

Buford Arena is a beautiful venue for concerts and performances. Additionally, they have blood…read moredrives here which is great for the community. Plenty of parking, but during big Buford City Schools concerts, they have overflow parking next door and across the street. A wonderful stadium for basketball games and special events. I give Buford City Arena aka Buford Arena 5 stars and 2 thumbs up. Thank you to the city of Buford for building such an excellent place for the community to enjoy.

Truist Park is more than just a baseball stadium, it feels like a full entertainment destination…read morebuilt around the game. We walked into a modern, easy to navigate venue designed with a lot of attention to the overall fan experience. The seating areas offer great views from almost anywhere, and the layout makes getting around much easier than many older ballparks. Even if you are not the biggest baseball fan, the atmosphere alone makes it worth visiting. The Battery Atlanta surrounding the stadium adds a lot to the experience before and after the game. Having restaurants, shops, and entertainment right outside the park makes arriving early or staying after the game feel natural instead of just showing up for the first pitch and leaving. The entire area feels lively on game days, especially when the crowd starts building, and the energy carries through whether you are inside the stadium or walking through the plaza outside. The food options inside Truist Park are also a major part of the visit. Compared to many stadiums, there is a surprisingly wide variety of choices beyond typical ballpark food, with different vendors and local-style options throughout the concourse. Lines can get long during busy games, but the selection makes it easy to find something enjoyable while watching the game. The variety gives you more flexibility than the usual hot dog and pretzel standard, and the quality holds up well for stadium fare. The stadium also does a good job celebrating the history of the team, with displays and areas dedicated to the Atlanta Braves, including memorabilia and moments from past players. The combination of baseball history, modern facilities, and the energy of the crowd gives the park a nice balance between classic and new. The nods to the team's legacy are woven into the design without feeling forced, adding a layer of depth that enhances the visit for anyone who follows the sport. Parking and traffic are the main things to plan around, especially for popular games or concerts. Arriving early helps avoid the busiest times and gives you a chance to explore The Battery before heading inside. The traffic flow can be heavy, but the surrounding area is walkable enough that parking a bit further out and walking in is a reasonable alternative. Truist Park is the kind of venue where the entire outing feels like the experience, not just the event happening on the field. The combination of a modern stadium, a lively surrounding district, and a game day atmosphere that feels both polished and approachable makes it a destination worth visiting even if you are not a diehard fan. It delivers on the promise of a complete night out, where the game is the centerpiece but the surrounding energy makes the whole visit feel like an occasion.

I arrived at the game 3 hours before and was amazed at this little pregame show they had on a green…read moreturfed area just outside the main gates. They had cheerleaders, a whole drum band, and games, and it passed the time until the gates opened. It's worth mentioning that this is also in the Battery, so even if the show isn't your thing, there's plenty to do to pass the time (such as seeing a movie at Silverspot Cinema just next door-see my review on that, really great experience!). However, it's worth noting that the parking isn't cheap anywhere close. After I made it through the gates, I was a little disappointed to find out that the places to eat were a little bit worse than my experiences at other ballparks. However, it's a baseball game, so I got a hotdog anyway. The ballpark's really nice and clean, and I've been wanting to see the Braves for ages, so the whole experience was very fun. Overall, one of the best experiences of my life!!!