College Football Hall of Fame
College Football Hall of Fame
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Located in Downtown Atlanta, the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience puts you closer to the game than ever before. From the huge helmet wall featuring over 760 schools in The Quad to the giant Indoor Playing Field and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Skill Zone, the College Football Hall of Fame provides fans of all ages with memorable things to do. Named one of the top 10 things to do in Atlanta, GA, the College Football Hall of Fame is the perfect spot to host an event. Whether you're looking to build company morale with a corporate team building event or want to plan a birthday party for the sports fan in your life, the College Football Hall of Fame has a variety of event spaces. Come visit us in Centennial Olympic Park and experience the essence of college football as told by hall of fame inductees, and be sure to check out the new exhibits and the fun events happening at the College Football Hall of Fame!
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- Kirk MLafayette, Indiana71 contributionsNot really a hall of fame but still worth an hour if you are a fan, like me! Overpriced in my opinionYou really don’t need more than an hour. They give you a lanyard card and you use it to interact with different features. I didn’t really like using it and it felt like a waste. There are kiosks where you were supposed to register it but no one showed me. And then it shows your favorite team at different computer screens. The displays are quite good. However, I felt that the $28 price was simply too much. A bigger Museum is needed for this expensive price. As a solo adult with patience two hours was more than enough time. I really liked the big movie at the start, it’s more of an emotional movie and not really a movie with a lot of information. Still I love college football, so it was great. The highlights are the wall of helmets right when you go in and the movie. There are a number of historical displays I liked too. At the third-floor, they have kiosks where you can interact and learn about all the actual Hall of Fame members. I did not like this. No one wants to stand in front of a computer kiosk when they visit a museum like this. That being said, I don’t know how they would depict or portray the hundreds of Hall of Fame members. I really was more interested in this as a Hall of Fame, so to speak. However, it’s really more of a shrine to the notion of college football rather than a place to learn about the individual inductees to this Hall of Fame.Visited March 2023Traveled soloWritten March 18, 2023
- f0xkrisPhoenix, Arizona23 contributionsGo Blue interactiveMy husband loves college football especially watching Michigan play. We spent over 2 hours interacting with the football displays of national champions and historic gear. He even put on Michigan game face and I heard my college fight song karaoke style for the first time. He definitely was happy to experience it all!Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 3, 2023
- NapsterthecatHuntsville, Alabama1,204 contributionsMust see for College Football FansWe went when it first opened and during the week to avoid crowds. It was a great experience. You get a badge where you program your favorite team, when you walk around you can scan your badge and it will display information about your team. Plenty for all ages. At the end you can throw a pass into a net for accuracy and try to kick a field goal.Visited April 2023Written April 10, 2023
- Sue F19 contributionsA one time visitThis is an interesting experience but not one I would visit again particularly for the price. I did like they had a lot of lesser known teams on their helmet wall. However, the fight song selection for that section had few schools. It could be improved.Visited April 2023Traveled with friendsWritten April 29, 2023
- MikeBinVaWashington DC, District of Columbia73 contributionsWatch the movie!Friendly staff welcomed us. Cool entry hallway with scores of helmets. You pick the college you want info in (I picked Notre Dame vs my alma mater) and they give you a lanyard; as you get to a new exhibit it tells you what connection your team has to the exhibit. Cool. Lots of multimedia. My favorite thing was the ten minute movie. Awesome! That alone is worth the money, at least it was for me. Enjoy!Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 20, 2023
- The Steward FamilyStonecrest, Georgia31 contributionsThe Education of Football historyThis family day out took place in 2017 summer. My sons and I learned a lot and had fun. It was a great place to bring to Atlanta. We need more educational and fun places to visit with our kids. Over all it was a great experience.Visited July 2022Traveled with familyWritten June 9, 2023
- CindyJVDetroit, Michigan311 contributionsCool place better for older kidsWe have two teenage sons. Over the years, we’ve been to the pro football HOF, the hockey HOF and Cooperstown. So naturally, we had to make a trip to see this place. There are some very cool features, especially the helmet wall and the movie. It was also cool how interactive it was with the school you chose at the beginning, with various exhibits tailoring the experience to your school. It’s a pretty quick trip. I was glad I found a Groupon for this!Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 5, 2023
- SouthernMama2Athens, Georgia239 contributionsQuick VisitI’ve always wanted to visit the CFHOF and I was not disappointed. The interactive screens were a nice touch—as they were connected to the badges we acquired upon entering—and made for a much more personalized experience. I enjoyed walking through the exhibits and being able to see the various trophies and memorabilia on display. The gift shop left a bit to be desired—better merch needs to be researched as the current selections leave a LOT to be desired—but the rest of our visit brokered no complaints. I would suggest parking in the Green Deck—which is attached to the facility—as the off-site parking is just as much (during non “early bird” hours) and a bit inconvenient if you’re attempting to maximize your time in the HOF. Overall, a great time was had and I highly recommend visiting if you’re a college football fan!Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 29, 2023
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Kirk M
Lafayette, IN71 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
You really don’t need more than an hour. They give you a lanyard card and you use it to interact with different features. I didn’t really like using it and it felt like a waste. There are kiosks where you were supposed to register it but no one showed me. And then it shows your favorite team at different computer screens. The displays are quite good. However, I felt that the $28 price was simply too much. A bigger Museum is needed for this expensive price.
As a solo adult with patience two hours was more than enough time.
I really liked the big movie at the start, it’s more of an emotional movie and not really a movie with a lot of information. Still I love college football, so it was great.
The highlights are the wall of helmets right when you go in and the movie. There are a number of historical displays I liked too.
At the third-floor, they have kiosks where you can interact and learn about all the actual Hall of Fame members. I did not like this. No one wants to stand in front of a computer kiosk when they visit a museum like this. That being said, I don’t know how they would depict or portray the hundreds of Hall of Fame members. I really was more interested in this as a Hall of Fame, so to speak. However, it’s really more of a shrine to the notion of college football rather than a place to learn about the individual inductees to this Hall of Fame.
As a solo adult with patience two hours was more than enough time.
I really liked the big movie at the start, it’s more of an emotional movie and not really a movie with a lot of information. Still I love college football, so it was great.
The highlights are the wall of helmets right when you go in and the movie. There are a number of historical displays I liked too.
At the third-floor, they have kiosks where you can interact and learn about all the actual Hall of Fame members. I did not like this. No one wants to stand in front of a computer kiosk when they visit a museum like this. That being said, I don’t know how they would depict or portray the hundreds of Hall of Fame members. I really was more interested in this as a Hall of Fame, so to speak. However, it’s really more of a shrine to the notion of college football rather than a place to learn about the individual inductees to this Hall of Fame.
Written March 18, 2023
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SCoxygenman
Columbia, SC281 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
First impressions are spot on when you first walk in and see the amazing wall of helmets from every team and division in college football. Naturally you have to find your favorite team up on the wall before you can move on. It was great looking at some of the the old memorabilia, quite frankly I thought they would have more. You’ve seen great players and coaches holding up the trophies and gives you a good feeling of awe when you are standing right in front of them. But make no mistake this is not just a history museum of sorts. Get a truly hands on experience with many interactive activities. Be a virtual GameDay announcer, try kicking a 10 yd FG yourself, throw passes in a virtual reality game room. They have all sorts of fun things to do that really make this place worth the visit you will be telling your friends about.
Written March 7, 2021
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WheelingTraveler
Chicago, IL676 contributions
Oct 2019
I have to honestly say that my expectation was really low when entering this place. After all my wife and I does not care about college football. We could not even tell the reception desk which college team we want to pick. However with my understanding of this game, I managed to find a number of fun things to do when inside for a couple of hours. Besides the exhibit of those college coaches, players and trophies, I found the TV game-day broadcast and the computerized football play stuffs well worth my time. If you are into more physical stuffs, there is a football field where I can see people choosing interesting plays as well. I ended up leaving the place understanding the game better than before, and that I consider a trip worth taking. If you have a couple of hours left in your Atlanta trip, I would recommend you to pay this place a visit.
Written January 17, 2020
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Wow, thank you for writing this awesome review! We appreciate your four star rating.
Written January 21, 2020
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f0xkris
Phoenix, AZ23 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
My husband loves college football especially watching Michigan play. We spent over 2 hours interacting with the football displays of national champions and historic gear. He even put on Michigan game face and I heard my college fight song karaoke style for the first time. He definitely was happy to experience it all!
Written April 3, 2023
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petersan25
San Francisco, CA20 contributions
Jan 2020
I was completely surprised that the CFHF was relocated to Atlanta GA. The attendants and employees were very helpful and knowledgeable. It was fun to go down memory lane and refresh my memory of all of the College Football History. Highly recommended.
Written January 18, 2020
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Thank you! We appreciate your five star rating.
Written January 21, 2020
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Napsterthecat
Huntsville, AL1,204 contributions
Apr 2023
We went when it first opened and during the week to avoid crowds. It was a great experience. You get a badge where you program your favorite team, when you walk around you can scan your badge and it will display information about your team. Plenty for all ages. At the end you can throw a pass into a net for accuracy and try to kick a field goal.
Written April 10, 2023
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b52-befiftytwo
Mariemont, OH110 contributions
Dec 2020
So enjoyed every aspect inside the College Football Hall of Fame. But, if you purchase a ticket ahead of time, you should not have to stand in the ticket line for 45 minutes. Especially on Sugar Bowl weekend. A blip in the system or not enough staff. Lots of things to see in the Hall of Fame. Don't miss.
Written January 6, 2021
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The Steward Family
Stonecrest, GA31 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
This family day out took place in 2017 summer. My sons and I learned a lot and had fun. It was a great place to bring to Atlanta. We need more educational and fun places to visit with our kids. Over all it was a great experience.
Written June 10, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sue F
19 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
This is an interesting experience but not one I would visit again particularly for the price. I did like they had a lot of lesser known teams on their helmet wall. However, the fight song selection for that section had few schools. It could be improved.
Written April 29, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
CindyJV
Detroit, MI311 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We have two teenage sons. Over the years, we’ve been to the pro football HOF, the hockey HOF and Cooperstown. So naturally, we had to make a trip to see this place. There are some very cool features, especially the helmet wall and the movie. It was also cool how interactive it was with the school you chose at the beginning, with various exhibits tailoring the experience to your school. It’s a pretty quick trip. I was glad I found a Groupon for this!
Written July 5, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Foodlover2045
Capelle aan den IJssel, The Netherlands104 contributions
Is it fun for people who don't know a lot about football?
Gabrielle
Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, SP138 contributions
Not as fun as for those who like the sport, but I recommend it for sure. I followed my boyfriend, and even not knowing everything about NFL was worth it
kyshagarrett
Atlanta, GA
How long does it take to go though the hall of fame,and is it worth the money?
skyescraper417
New York City, NY87 contributions
If your a big college football fan, it is worth it. If not, you may want yo just go down the street to the aquarium
terrisgonzalez
Atlanta, GA
How long should we allow to tour the Hall of Fame? We are planning to go this Saturday afternoon.
Thanks!
Dawn L
Brattleboro, VT17 contributions
We spent about 3 hours there on a very slow weekday, but we are football geeks!
arlenecrews
Plantation, Florida119 contributions
I was looking to get tickets on line and saw that a "time" is listed. As we are a group of 6 we are not sure exactly what time we all want to meet up. Can I just buy tickets when I get to the College Football Hall of Fame? What would be the advantage to buying my ticket on line?
heathersA4022EU
Atlanta, GA37 contributions
You can purchase tickets when you arrive. The times are used to help crowd control because it is a self walking tour. I recommend visiting on a weekday because it is not as busy as the weekend. Also, if there isn't any football games in town - you might not have as much of a tourist crowd. Hope this helps! I try not to lead "Plantationer" wrong being a former resident of Plantation myself. It is a whole lot of fun!
Where can I park
Wade B
8 contributions
There's a covered parking garage adjoined to the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-Fil-A restaurant that charges $3 for the first hour and $1 per hour thereafter.
I parked in this garage, visited the Hall of Fame, ate lunch at Chick-Fil-A, walked a block or two and visited the Georgia Aquarium, then returned to parking garage. It was a cheaper ($2), cooler, and more secure option for me compared to driving from one parking lot to another and paying a premium for parking the first hour at another lot.
Bill H
Dayton, OH91 contributions
nabenom reviews the college HOF as mediocre, and says not up to Pro Standards.
It is obvious he or she has never visited the Pro Football of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
That one is the real underwhelming and disappointing exhibit. This College HOF
is hands down the best football exhibit in the world. Let alone the USA.
nabenom
974 contributions
Thanks Bill for reviewing my review! Is that a backhanded way of saying you enjoyed the college football hall of fame more than I did?
momteach
Oakland, MD34 contributions
How long do you need for a complete tour of the hall of fame
Patrice236
Atlanta, GA11 contributions
It depends upon how much time is spent in the play area. It takes about an hour to go thru the exhibits and take in the movie. The hall is not that big. There are three floors. It also depends upon how crowded it is. I would allow at least two hours total....you could spend more time if you wanted.
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