Hotel near Atlanta Sporting Events
From the hard-hitting Atlanta Braves to the hoop-dunking Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta,
Georgia is an exciting sports destination, boasting the country’s top professional
sports teams and venues. Sports fan can catch all the action just minutes from the
Wingate by Wyndham – Kennesaw.
Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. O
pening
in 1997, the "Home of the Braves" is an
Atlanta
landmark and the yardstick for baseball park design. Retrofitted from Olympic Stadium,
home of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Turner Field
combines the nostalgia of old-time baseball with a state-of-the-art ballpark atmosphere.
When the hard-hitting Atlanta Braves hit the field, fans do the tomahawk chop by
the 27-foot long neon tomahawk on top of the BravesVision video board. The Braves
Museum & Hall of Fame at Turner Field features Braves artifacts and photographs
that mark the team's rich history from its origins in Boston (1871-1952) to Atlanta
(1966 - present). The museum is the starting place of one-hour
guided tours. For Atlanta Braves schedules and tickets, visit www.braves.mlb.com.
Hotels Near Turner Field & Georgia Dome.
Located 30 minutes from Turner Field, Georgia Dome and Philips Arena, the Wingate
by Wyndham – Kennesaw is a contemporary, high-tech hotel with exceptional
amenities and services for business travelers, groups, sports fans and vacationing
families. Built for business and leisure, the hotel features spacious rooms and
suites, high-speed internet, a fitness suite, a 24-hour business center, a pool,
whirlpool, complimentary breakfast, shuttle service, and exciting vacation packages.
Find out about the Atlanta Sports Fan Package.
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Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome. Home field for the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons
and site of the 2007 NCCA Men’s Final Four, t
he Georgia
Dome is the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world, seating
71,250 spectators. Located
in downtown
Atlanta
, the Dome hosts the Atlanta Football Classic, SEC Football Championship, and the
Chick-fil-A Bowl. The Dome has also hosted some of the greatest sporting events
on the planet, including Super Bowls XXVII and XXXIV and top events for the 1996
Olympic Games. The Dome also presents major trade shows, events and blockbuster
concerts. Cheer on the Atlanta Falcons as they charge the gridiron this season.
The Falcons offense set several league records in 2006, including an NFL-first of
a quarterback and running back each going over the 1,000-yard rushing plateau in
the same season and the NFL team rushing title for the third straight season. Visit
www.gadome.com and www.atlantafalcons.com
.
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Philips Arena – Home of Atlanta Hawks
& Thrashers. Home of the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and NHL’s
Atlanta Thrashers, Philips Arena is one of North America’s most spectacular
major league sports facilities. The beautiful and exciting sports and event venue,
with its unique design elements and interactive attractions, offers a complete entertainment
experience and presents a variety of entertainment, including blockbuster concerts,
shows and tournaments. Visit www.philipsarena.com for tickets and event information.
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Wingate by Wyndham – Kennesaw, GA
560 Greers Chapel Drive, I-75 & Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: 770-514-7344 Fax: 770-514-1689
Email:
gm@wingateinnkennesaw.com