There is nothing better than spending time with family. A family trip to fabulous Atlanta is a great way to create wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. This capital city of Georgia is filled with history and exciting activities geared toward families.
Come discover Atlanta’s pivotal role in the Civil War and how the city was reshaped during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Explore Centennial Olympic Park, home to the 1996 Summer Olympics, and spend time having fun with the kids.
If the kids get tired of toting their backpacks while exploring this vast city, find luggage storage to leave them short-term. You will be enjoying a fast-paced trip and extra gear will just weigh you down and wear you out.
Check out some of these family-friendly activities for when you have the kids in tow in Atlanta.
Grab the kids and head to the Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta for an afternoon of fun and excitement. Interactive exhibits help children learn more about the world around them and keep them moving and keen on exploring.
The crawl spaces, sand tables, and water and wall painting areas are some of the most popular spots in the museum. Located in downtown Atlanta just across from Centennial Olympic Park, it is a must-see if you have younger children.
Drop by the Creativity Café and let your child’s imagination flow out onto art and marker projects that will keep them focused creating amazing masterpieces. Send your kids to the CMA On-Stage for singing, dancing, and storytelling.
While Callaway Gardens is not in Atlanta, it is only about an hour away and is a place the entire family can spend the whole day. Marvel at the breathtaking gardens while taking pictures.
Get ready to enjoy nature further. Head over to the butterfly center or investigate some of the hiking trails that wind throughout. There is even a zip line for the more adventurous in your family. Soar through the trees and get a whole new perspective of Callaway Gardens.
On warm days, head over to the lake and rent a boat, kayak, or canoe for a few hours. You can even do a little fishing from the banks or out in a boat. Spread a towel and work on your tan on the sandy beach.
Located in Roswell, just minutes from Atlanta, the Chattahoochee Nature Center sits on the Chattahoochee River. This fun-for-all destination is the perfect place for kids to experience the great outdoors while on the trip and learn about the environment around them.
Check the schedule of events and see if there are any classroom adventures or river floating trips scheduled for when you are in Atlanta. Storytime is also a big hit with younger kids as are the animal encounters.
Hike along some of the trails and see if you can recognize any of the flora and fauna you encounter. Guide books are available with colour photos to help you locate different plant species and wildlife along the way.
The Center for Puppetry Arts is the biggest nonprofit organization dedicated to puppetry in the world. Its doors opened in 1978 and have since expanded to include a full museum dedicated to puppetry, classes, and performances.
Several items in the museum are from renowned puppeteer Jim Henson, including photos of Henson at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Center for Puppetry Arts. Watch puppet performances and learn about the latest technologies used in puppetry.
Located about 20 minutes outside of Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park is a great place to visit when on a family trip to Atlanta. Looking for an exhilarating activity? Ride a cable car to the peak of Stone Mountain for picturesque views of the surrounding 3,200 acres of raw natural beauty.
Stone Mountain has three prominent Confederate leaders; Robert E. Lee, Jefferson Davis, and Stonewall Jackson carved into it and is a great monument to see in person.
You can ride a scenic railway through the park or spend time at the Great Barn. Sign up for the antebellum plantation tour or try your luck on Sky Hike, a quarter-mile rope course in the trees. You can also spend time relaxing at the beach or rent a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard.
While some museums may be boring to youngsters, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a place where kids’ imaginations can run wild. Your children will be awed by the towering skeleton of the Giganotosaurus, the largest meat-eating dinosaur in the world.
The Giants of the Mesozoic is a very popular exhibit that people of all ages love and if you have younger kids, the Fantasy Forest is a great place to explore. Slightly older family members will find the Georgia Adventure exhibit interesting and fun.
With interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, your family will become immersed in the natural history of Georgia and learn more about the world and its amazing biosystems.
No family trip to Atlanta is complete without a trip to the Georgia Aquarium, one of the biggest aquariums in the world. With over 60 exhibits highlighting sea creatures from around the world, the aquarium is a great place to explore.
Check out the Ocean Voyager which has a viewing window that measures 23 feet tall and 61 feet wide. You can watch the sea turtles, manta rays, and whale sharks as well as a plethora of other creatures swim by the window.
Sit back and enjoy a 4D movie at the theater. Get informed about the aquatic life you see and how the ecosystem affects their quality of life. Stick your hand in some of the touch pools for an up-close-and-personal encounter with sea life.
Plan your next family trip to Atlanta to include some of the top family-friendly attractions and make memories that will last a lifetime. Your kids will love seeing new things and learning about the world around them in a unique and fun way.
Resources:
https://childrensmuseumatlanta.org/
https://www.callawaygardens.com/
https://www.chattnaturecenter.org/
https://puppet.org/
https://www.stonemountainpark.com/
https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/
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