Atlanta is an exciting city that is home to excellent weather, friendly people, delicious cuisine and fun attractions. A great place for families to visit, Atlanta is host to fun children’s museums, the largest aquarium in the world, cultural entertainment and interesting museums. Below are six Atlanta area family-friendly attractions that your kids will love and you’ll love the memories created during your visit!
The Children's Museum of Atlanta
This fascinating museum offers free admission on the second Tuesday of each month. Children can enjoy painting activities, storytelling or sculpturing. The museum will be closed August through late 2015 so be sure to call or check their website or Facebook page before heading out.
Centennial Olympic Park
Families can visit this site of the 1996 Olympic Games. Children will enjoy splashing in the Olympic rings fountain playground, and you can explore the beautiful water gardens.
Piedmont Park
You can take your family to this relaxing free, open to the public, park for a picnic. You can also go biking or hiking, and your family can participate in sports activities.
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta maintains a collection of more than 1,500 animals, representing more than 200 species from around the world. Spanning nearly 40 acres of lush landscapes and inviting botanicals, the Zoo is a leader in building naturalistic habitats for wildlife.
Georgia Aquarium
As the world's largest aquarium, Georgia Aquarium features more animals than any other aquarium in more than ten million gallons of water. Through a path of more than sixty exhibits, the Aquarium tells a global water story, with features modeled after the greatest zoos and aquariums in the world. Each majestic exhibit is designed to inspire, entertain and educate.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Only at Fernbank Museum can you come face-to-face with the world's largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on Earth through the landscapes of present-day Georgia, connect with cultures from around the globe, engage in a variety of hands-on exhibitions and more! And you won't want to miss stunning rotating special exhibitions or the incredible 5-story experience of an IMAX® film.
Visiting Atlanta or simply enjoying Atlanta with your kids if you live here, does not have to be expensive. You can find cheap and affordable activities throughout the city. Find discount days and coupons on an attraction's Facebook page!
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