80 Things To Do With Your Kids In Metro Atlanta

The Atlanta Metro region is home to Georgia\'s Capital city, Atlanta, a place bursting with history and culture. Civil War battles were fought in the area, and General Sherman burned the city to the ground in 1864. Margaret Mitchell Wrote Gone With The Wind, the best selling book in the world after the Bible, while living in Atlanta, and Coca-Cola was also created here. The city is the birthplace of Martin Luther King jr. and was an important center in the civil rights movement.

Atlanta Metro is an exciting place filled with sparkling skyscrapers, sports stadiums, big parks and great museums. It\'s home to people—and animals—from around the world. Visitors will discover a large zoo, animal parks and the world\'s biggest aquarium.

Thrill seekers will find a lot to do in Atlanta Metro, from theme parks with rides for all ages to water parks for cooling off. For sports lovers, there\'s almost always a game in town; the Braves, Falcons, Hawks and Thrashers all play in Atlanta. The regions many theaters and performing arts centers present concerts, plays Broadway musicals and ballet. Atlanta is also home to science centers where visitors can see dinosaurs and look at the stars, art museums where they can create masterpieces of their own, and a puppetry center where they can catch a show and see the characters. There\'s even one Museum just for kids.

#1: Lake  Acworth Beach at Cauble Park

Park, beach, boardwalk and playgrounds, fishing points and boating ramp

2293 Beach Street, Acworth 30101

770-917-1234 | acworth.org

#2: All Fired Up

Kids can paint more than 800 different items of pottery; largest selection in Atlanta and a great range of glass.

53 S. Main Street Alpharetta 30009

770-740-7800 | allfiredupin.com

#3: Alpharetta Girl Boutique and Bistro

Shopping, dining, doll hair salon, parties and special events

1202 North Point Cir., Alpharetta, 30022

877-247-5223 | americangirl.com

#4: Motorcycle Safety Foundation Campus

Ages 6 and up learn to safely navigate terrain on a dirt bike; camps offered

1450 Morrison Pkwy, Alpharetta, 30009

770-442-2043 | offered-training.org

#5: Rock Mill Park

Environmentally friendly and sustainable aspects; affords numerous opportunities to learn about the natural environment. Amenities include a green roof pavilion and an outdoor classroom

3100 Kimball Bridge Rd., Alpharetta, 30022

800-294-0923 | awesomealpharetta.com

#6: Wacky World Playground

Mammoth structure of slides, monkey bars, bridges, towers and swings, plus sandboxes.

Wills Park, 11925 Wills Road, Alpharetta, 30009

800-294-0923 | awesomealpharetta.com

#7: APEX (African-American Panoramic Experience) Museum

A replica of the Yates & Milton Drug Store, one of Atlanta\'s first black-owned businesses; a Hall of Achievement and a trolley theater

135 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, 30303

404-523-2739 | apexmuseum.org

#8: Atlanta Botanical Garden

Children\'s garden; dig for fossils, learn the bee waggle dance and explore the vegetable garden,
1345 Piedmont Ave, NE, Atlanta, 30309
404-876-5859 I atlantabotanlcalgarden.org

#9: Atlanta Braves

MLB\'s Atlanta Braves at Turner Field,
755 Hank Aaron Dr„ Atlanta, 30315
404-522-7630 I atlanta.braves.mlb.com

#10: Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum

The cyclorama, a large cylindrical painting, tells the story of the Battle of Atlanta, Great Train Race and
Civil War displays,
800 Cherokee Ave, SE, Atlanta, 30315
404-624-1071 | atlantacyclorama.org

#11: Atlanta Dream

Atlanta\'s women\'s basketball at Philips Arena.
Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr., Atlanta, 30303
404-604-2626 | wnba.com
ExploreGeorgia.org / 1-800-VISIT GA

#12: Atlanta Falcons

NFL\'s Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome,
Georgia Dome, 1 Georgia Dome Dr., Atlanta, 3 0303
404-249-6400 | atlantafalcons.com

#13: Atlanta Hawks

NBAs Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena,
Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr„ Atlanta, 30303
866-715-1500 | hawks.com

#14: Atlanta History Center

Centennial Olympic Games, Civil War, metro Atlanta\'s history, folk art and more,
130 W, Paces Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, 30305
404-814-4000 | atlantahlstorycenter.com

#15: Atlanta Rocks!

Learn how to rock climb. One main wall and 50
smaller climbing stations.
1019 Collier Rd. NW, Atlanta, 30318
404-351-3009 | atlantarocks.com

#16: Centennial Olympic Park

Numerous community events throughout the year, interactive Fountain of Rings, a playground and water gardens,
265 Park Ave. W. NW, Atlanta, 30313
404-222-7275 | centennlalpark.com

#17: Center for Puppetry Arts

Puppet shows geared toward both young children
and teens; museum houses more than 350 puppets
from around the world.
1404 Spring St, NW at 18th, Atlanta, 30309
404-873-3089 | puppet.org

#18: CNN Studio Tour

Behind-the-scenes look at how CNN sends the news
around the globe,
1 CNN Center, Box 105366, Atianta, 30303
404-827-2300 | cnn.com/studlotour

#19: Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Everything from dinosaurs and Georgia\'s natural
history exhibits to IMAX movies and children\'s
hands-on discovery rooms,
767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, 30307
404-929-6300 | fernbank.edu/museum

#20: Fernbank Science Center

Investigate science through hands-on exhibits and a diorama, hunt for wildlife and birds in Fernbank Forest, or explore the solar system In the planetarium,
156 Heaton Park Dr. NE, Atlanta, 30307
678-874-7100 | fsc.fernbank.edu

 
#21: Georgia Aquarium

World\'s largest aquarium with more than 100,000
animals; 500 different species, including beluga whales,
sea otters and whale sharks.
225 Baker St., Atlanta, 30313
404-581-4000 | georgiaaquarium.org

#22: William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum

Explore Jewish history, from the story of Atlanta Jews
creating a community to depictions of the Holocaust.
1440 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, 30309
678-222-3700 | thebreman.org

#23: World of Coca-Cola

Opened in 2007, the new World of Coca-Cola includes classic exhibits such as the \"Taste of Coke\" and refreshing new attractions

121 Baker St., Atlanta, 30313
800-676-2653 | worldofcoca-cola.com

#24: Georgia State Capitol and Museum

Tour tells history of the lawmaking process, shows public galleries of the House of Representatives and Senate and the museum.

214 State Capitol, Atlanta, 30334
404-656-2844 | sos.state.ga.us

#25: Wren\'s Nest

Atlanta\'s oldest house museum; the Victorian home of Joel Chandler Harris, author of Uncle Remus: His Songs and His Sayings.

1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW,
Atlanta, 30310
404-753-7735 | wrensnestonline.com

#26: Governor\'s Mansion

The official home of Georgia\'s governor; three-floor,
30-room, Greek Revival-style mansion built in 1967.

391 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, 30305
404-261-1776 | gov.state.ga.us

#27: High Museum of Art

Highlights include 19th- and 20th-century American
art; European paintings and decorative art; and African-American art -

1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta, 30309
404-733-4444 | high.org

#28: Zoo Atlanta

Giant pandas, gorillas, kangaroos and more; train and
carousel rides, a playground and a rock wall for climbing

800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, 30315
404-624-9453 | zooatlanta.com

#29: Six Flags Over Georgia

Everything from 200-foot-tall Goliath roller coaster to low-key kids\' rides.

275 Riverside Pkwy., Austell, 30168
770-948-9290 | sixflags.com

#30: Imagine it! Children\'s Museum of Atlanta

Water play area, giant ball machine, moldable sand,
interactive food exhibit and museum-wall painting.

275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, 30313
404-659-5437 | imagineit-cma.org

 
#31: Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center

Ecological education in a hands-on way. Four permanent exhibits teach the importance of clean air and water.

2020 Clean Water Dr., Buford, 30519
770-904-3500 | gwinnettehc.org

#32: Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame and Turner Field Tours

More than 600 Braves artifacts; take a behind-the-scenes look at the stadium.

755 Hank Aaron Dr., Atlanta, 30315
404-614-2311 I mlb.com
 

#33: Atlanta IceForum

Public skating. Thrashers practices, parties, group and private skating lessons.
2300 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, 30097
770-813-1010 | iceforum.com

#34: Jimmy Carter Library and Museum

An exact replica of the Oval Office; photographs and historical memorabilia from the Carter presidency.

441 Freedom Pkwy, Atlanta, 30307
404-865-7100 | jimmycarterlibrary.org

#35: Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL hockey)

Fast-paced, exciting and affordable family fun. Thrilling hockey action October-April.

6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, 30097
770-497-5100 | gwinnettgladiators.com

#36: Margaret Mitchell House & Museum

Learn about the author of Gone With the Wind, from
where she lived when she wrote the novel to her girlhood
writings, and explore the Movie Museum.

990 Peachtree St., Atlanta, 30309
404-249-7015 | gwtw.org

#37: Hudgens Center for the Arts

Year-round fine arts classes, summer camps and kid-friendly special events.

6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, BIdg. 300,
Duluth, 30097
770-623-6002 | thehudgens.org

#38: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Tour Martin Luther King Jr.\'s birth home; visit the King Center and its library.
449 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, 30312
404-331-6922
nps.gov/malu, thekingcenter.org

#39:Southeastern Railway Museum

This museum displays more than 90 pieces of retired railroad equipment on its 30-acre site

3595 Peachtree Rd., Duluth, 30096
770-476-2013 | srmduluth.org

#40: Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University

Largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast, with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East and the ancient Americas.
571 S. Kilgo Cir, Atlanta, 30322
404-727-4282 i carlos.emory.edu

#41: Monkey Joe\'s

Inflatable indoor playground.
Multiple locations.
monkeyjoes.com

#42: National Museum of Patriotism

Journey through the American experience with more
than 20 exhibits and interactive displays.
1927 Piedmont Cir, Atlanta, 30324
404-524-0755 | museumofpatriotism.org

#43: DixieLand Fun Park

Go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, Laser Duel,
giant swing, PlayMaze and more.
1675 Hwy. 85 N, Fayetteville, 30214
770-460-5862 | dixielandfunpark.com

#44: Atlanta Motor Speedway

Quad-oval track hosts two NASCAR NEXTEL  Cup Series races each year as well as other racing and local events.
1500 N. Hwy. 19/41 S, Hampton, 30228
770-946-4211 | atlantamotorspeedway.com

#45: Newnan Wetlands Center

Picnicking, nature trails and an exhibit detail the importance of conservation and preserving wetlands.
2755 Freeman Rd., Hampton, 30028
770-603-5603 | ccwa1.com

#46: Veteran\'s Historical Museum

Impressive collection of original uniforms and military paraphernalia from World War I to present.
4361 Jonesboro Rd., Hampton, 30228
770-288-7300 | henrycountybattlefield.com

#47: Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center

A 1.5-mile walking trail, historic homes from the 1800s;
live turtles and other animals on display in the Visitor
Center.
9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Johns Creek, 30022
678-366-3511 | autreymill.org

#48: Road to Tara Museum

Home of the world\'s largest permanent Gone With the Wind exhibit; located in the Jonesboro Depot Welcome Center.
104 N. Main St., Jonesboro, 30236
770-478-4800 | visitscarlett.com

#49: Atlanta Beat

Atlanta\'s women\'s soccer.
1955 Vaughn Rd., Ste. 109, Kennesaw, 30144
678-298-4780 | atlantasprosoccer.com

#50: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Explore the historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and monuments or watch a living-history demonstration at this national battlefield park.
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.,
Kennesaw, 30152
770-427-4686 | nps.gov/kemo

#51: Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

Relive the Great Locomotive Chase; a facade of the
Lacy Hotel, a tunnel and the General, the locomotive
stolen by Union spies during the Civil War.
2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw, 30144
770-427-2117 | southernmuseum.org

#52: Brunswick Zone XL

Multipurpose indoor recreational facility; from bowling to video games.
775 Cobb Place Blvd., Kennesaw, 30144
770-427-7679 | bowlbrunswick.com/location/brunswick-zone-xl-kennesaw-bowl

#53: Gwinnett Braves Triple-A Baseball

An intimate Triple-A baseball experience. Enjoy fanfriendly promotions in a state-of-the-art stadium, Coolray Field.
1 Braves Ave., Lawrencevllle, 30043
678-277-0300 | gwinnettbraves.com

#54: Gwinnett Veterans War Memorial Museum

A collection of wartime artifacts, memorabilia and uniforms from all branches of the service.
185 W. Crogan St., Lawrencevllle, 30045
770-822-5450 | vetmemorialmuseum.com

 
#55: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

A tournament, a trial of mighty warriors and ancient kings—an adventure where the past comes to life.
5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy,
Lawrencevllle, 30043
888-WE-JOUST | medievaltimes.com

#56: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir (Temple)

Take a guided tour of the largest Hindu temple in the U.S. Tour highlights include the viewing of the sacred deities and the Aarti ceremony.
460 Rockbridge Rd., Lilburn, 30047
678-906-2277 | atlanta.baps.org

#57: Mountasia

Miniature golf, go-karts, bumper boats and an arcade.
175 Ernest Barrett Pkwy., Marietta, 30066
770-422-7227 | mountasia.com

#58: Six Flags White Water

Captain Kid\'s Cove, Atlanta Ocean wave pool, 735-foottunnel raft ride and waterslides galore.
250 Cobb Pkwy. N, Marietta, 30062
770-948-9290 | sixflags.com

#59: Fun Town of Henry County

Bowling, go-karts, miniature golf, billiards, batting cages and an arcade.
300 Hwy. 155 S, McDonough, 30253
770-898-4272 | myfunbowl.com

#60: Heritage Park

Home of the Veterans Wall of Honor, a museum and a historic village featuring a log cabin, detached blacksmith shop, 1934 steam
engine locomotive and more.
101 Lake Dow Rd., McDonough, 30253
770-288-7300 | hcprd.org

#61: Hot Shots Paintball at Windy Hill Park

Premier paintball facility in Metro Atlanta. Along with four paintball fields offers a 79,000-square-foot \"Fort Deadwood\" Old West-scenario field.
100-A Windy Hill Rd., McDonough, 3025
678-432-7766 | shaneshotshots.com

#62: Southern Belle Farm

Working farm; cotton picking, hayrides, a dairy barn and a corn maze.
1658 Turner Church Rd., McDonough, 30252
770-898-0999 | southernbellefarm.com

#63: Yellow River Game Ranch

Feed and pet more than 600 animals on this 24-acre game reserve near Stone Mountain.
4525 Hwy. 78, Lilburn, 30047
770-972-6643 | yellowrivergameranch.com

#64: William H. Reynolds Memorial Nature Preserve

Trek through the preserve\'s heritage vegetable and herb butterfly and hummingbird, or native plants gardens or explore the amphibians, reptiles and honeybee hive.
5665 Reynolds Rd., Morrow, 30260
770-603-4188 1 reynoldsnaturepreserve.org

#65: Noah\'s Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center

Home for more than 1,000 abused, unwanted and orphaned wildlife, domestic livestock, exotic animals
and birds.
712 LG- Griffin Rd., Locust Grove, 30248
770-957-0888 | noahs-ark.org

#66: Malibu Grand Prix

Co-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, grand prix, miniature golf and a game room.
5400 Brook Hollow Pkwy., Norcross, 30071
770-416-7630 | malibugrandprix.com

#67: BMX Track

Experience the newest Olympic sport as a new rider, an experienced rider or a spectator.
201 Mcintosh TrI., Peachtree City, 30269
678-318-1881 | ptcbmx.com

#68: Battles for Chattanooga Electric Map & Museum

Relive the Battle Above the Clouds and Sherman\'s assault on Missionary Ridge with a three-dimensional map with 5,000 miniature soldiers, 650 lights and sound effects.

1110 E. Brow Rd., Lookout Mountain, 37350
800-854-0675 | battlesforchattanooga.com

#69: Sun Valley Beach

Waterslides, beach volleyball, tennis and a beach.

5350 Holloman Rd., Powder Springs, 30127
770-943-5900 | sunvalleybeach.com

#70: Silver Comet Trail and Silver Comet Depot

Rent bikes or skates at this depot to tackle the Silver Comet Trail. This Rails-to-Trails project connects to a
similar trail in Alabama.
4342 Floyd Rd., Mableton, 30126
Trail: 770-528-8840
Depot: 770-819-3279
pathfoundation.org, silvercometdepot.com

#71: Marietta Fire Museum

Firefighting techniques and equipment from the 1800s: includes the Aurora, an 1879 Silsby Steamer.
112 Haynes St., Marietta, 30060
770-794-5491 | mariettaga.gov/departments/emergency/fire/museum.aspx

#72: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Two indoor race tracks, state-of-the-art RIMO super race karts for licensed drivers, junior karts for children
8 and up, a 25-foot rock wall and an arcade.
11000 Alpharetta Hwy., Roswell, 30076
770-992-5688 | andrettikarting.com

#73: Chattahoochee Nature Center

Watch beavers busy with construction, get close to an opossum or learn to recognize the shrill call of a barn owl.
9135 Wileo Rd., Roswell, 30075
770-992-2055 | chattnaturecenter.org

#74: Stone Mountain Park

Blend camping and hiking with attractions such as an 1870s barn offering four floors of 21st-century fun, a sky-ride, scenic train rides and a laser light show.

US Hwy. 78 E, Exit 8,
Stone Mountain, 30087
770-498-5690 | stonemountainpark.com

#75: Anne Frank Exhibit

Holocaust from the point of view of the Frank family, with an emphasis on learning respect for others\' ideologies.
5920 Roswell Rd., Ste. A-209, Sandy Springs, 30328
770-206-1558 | holocaust.georgia.gov

#76: Adrenaline Climbing

Named Metro Atlanta\'s top rock-climbing venue for kids.

460 Brogdon Rd., Suwanee, 30024
770-271-1390 | adrenalineclimbing.com

#77: Chattahoochee River

Sandy Springs offers more than 20 miles of Chattahoochee River shoreline, great for rafting, kayaking or
canoeing. Three national parks along the way.

Sandy Springs
770-206-1447 | visitsandysprings.org

#78: Pine Mountain Goid Museum

Georgia\'s First Gold Rush site; panning, walking trails, parts of the original mining process, museum, film,
picnic area, animal farm and more.

1881 Stockmar Rd., Viila Rica, 30180
770-459-8455, 866-514-6536
pinemountaingoldmuseum.com

#79: Kangazoom

12,000-square-foot, safe, indoor play center featuring bouncing inflatables, giant slides, obstacle courses, toddler exploration area and private party rooms.
4479 s. Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, 30080
770-384-0707 | kangazoomparty.com

#80: Clinton Farm Nature Preserve

A playground, nature and hiking trails, and a historic Civil War residence.
Ephesus Church Rd., Winston, 30187
770-920-7129 | celebratedouglascounty.com