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As a stay at home dad, I have learned the favorite attractions for kids in metro Atlanta. We are typically not they type to sit around the house all day when there are some many fun things to do in Atlanta. There are so many fun and educational attractions in Atlanta for the kids if you are willing to plan for the experiences. Here we will explore our 20 favorites.
Some of these are an educational experience, while others are just plain fun. I have learned you can only through so many museums at the kids. They need some excitement too. I have balanced these trips over the years.
Here is a look at our top 20 attractions for kids in Metro Atlanta
Map of Attractions for Kids in Atlanta
Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium is hands down, the most asked for attraction from our kids and we have been season pass holders for 2 years and have visited at least 30 times. Kids cannot get enough of it. Every trip they find a new animal that was their favorite of the day. Sometimes, its “Destiny” they call the whale shark that after Finding Dory. Other times, they find the octopus hiding or we take in the dolphin show. Once in a while the sea otters mesmerize them for 30 minutes.
On weekends it can get extremely crowded. Our favorite time to visit was Tuesday mornings when it first opens. The kids can roam around and spend as much time as they want without being rushed through.
The thing is, we never had a bad experience at the Georgia Aquarium.
Zoo Atlanta
We recently took our first trip to Zoo Atlanta after they refinished the African Savannah exhibit. My kids were blown away. The new rhinoceros was exciting. However, the elephant exhibit kept them entertained. We walked around the large exhibit for what felt like an hour. We purchased our season pass multiple years in a row to Zoo Atlanta, making this the second best attraction for kids in Atlanta.
And who can forget the train. Every time we go, we need to ride the zoo train.
Website: Zoo Atlanta
Address: 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain Park has something for every kid. Ride the train around Stone mountain or take the gondola to the top of the mountain for a scenic view. Round the day out with miniature golf or a quick movie. There is also plenty of hiking if you are looking for more exercise. Throughout the year, you can watch fireworks and light shows. The pinnacle for our kids is the winter, they blow snow so the kids can go tubing. After growing up in the north east, I sometimes miss giving them a snowy winter adventure. Here they have it.
Website: Stone Mountain Park
Address: 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Six Flags Over Georgia
I’ll never forget my kids first roller coaster as Six Flags Over Georgia on the small Joke. The oldest hated it and to this day will not get on a roller coaster. The four year old, on the other hand made me ride it 4 times.
In either case, the children had a memorable time at Six Flags Over Georgia. All of the rides were fun, but they particularly enjoyed the rides that spun in circles like the carousel and the railroad station.
Website: Six Flags Over Georgia
Address: 275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168
Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands
What’s not to love about Lake Lanier Islands. You can spend the entire weekend on the resort and not get bored. Our family loves hiking and there is plenty of hiking in the area.
In the winter, they love going snow tubing
However, in the summer, Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands resort is one of our kids favorite summertime destinations. There are so many waterslides, the beach, wave pool and so much more for them to do.
Sometimes I even sneak off for a round of golf while the kids are at the beach. This is definitely the best family friendly destination
Website: Lake Lanier Islands
Address: 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA
Tellus Science Museum
If your kids love dinosaurs as much as mine, they will love seeing the collection of dinosaur fossils. In addition they have an amazing stone and gem collection for you little geologists. The science in motion exhibit was more enterataining for me than the kids. Seeing all the old airplanes, rockets and automobiles was very interesting.
The kids spent the most time exploring the big backyard. There were so many unique things they could interact with.
Website: Tellus Science Museum
Address: 100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville, GA 30120
Fernbank Museum
Fernbank is great because there is something for the kids and parents. Our kids exploring the outside much more than the inside. There is a 75 acre preserve to explore through the woods with beautiful scenery.
Inside the kids loved the dinosaur fossils. They also enjoyed the giant screen movies. We watched one on Panda bears and it was fantastic. The kids talked about it for days.
Website: Fernbank Museum
Address: 767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307
Chattahoochee Nature Center
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is one of our favorite destinations to hike around the grounds and see some of our favorite animals.
Website: Chattahoochee Nature Center
Address: 9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
Tiny Towne
If you are looking for a indoor activity on a rainy day, Tiny Towne ranks on top of the list. The kids love the concept. It is fun and something different. The kids love the arcade, but really driving the cars around the tiny town is the highlight of the experience. The little kids love riding the train too.
Website: Tiny Towne
Address: 2055 Beaver Ruin Rd, Norcross, GA 30071
SkyZone
Not for those with weak ankles, a trampoline park is an excellent and fun way to burn the little ones energy. Skyzone in Roswell has many sections for the kids to explore. It has a slam zone, a foam zone, freestyle jumping and even ultimate dodgeball. The kids will be exploring for at least an hour and leave with tired legs.
Website: SkyZone
Address: 1425 Market Blvd Ste 100-A, Roswell, GA 30076
Center for Puppetry Arts
If your kids love Jim Henson’s puppets, they will absolutely love watching them come to life. When I was a kid, I spent hours watching Fragglerock. I have been sharing this with my kids.
The main museum exhibits are Jim Henson’s, like Sesame Street and Fragglerock. The second exhibit is Global in nature and shows the 5 types of puppets.
Website: Center for Puppetry Arts
Address: 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309
World of Coca Cola
If you are a lover or collector of old corporate memorabilia, you will love your visit to the World of Coca Cola. Seeing some of the old marketing items brings back memories of childhood.
The kids will love sampling over 200 sugary drinks. Some delicious and some not so much. Its fun sampling all the brands under the Coca Cola umbrella.
Website: World of Coca Cola
Address: 121 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
LEGOLAND Discover Center
After visiting the LEGOLAND theme park in California, this discovery center is not a huge theme park. It does have some fun rides for the kids to explore like Merlins Apprentice Ride and Kingdom Quest. Both are very fun. The great thing, its all indoors making it perfect for a rainy day activity for exploration and fun. Our kids can spend hours building and racing cars they build with all the Legos available. They also love the seeing the mini Lego town.
Check online for tickets, you might be able to score discounts.
Website: LEGOLAND Discover Center
Address: 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Delta Flight Museum
If you have older kids who are interested in flying, the flight simulator is available for kids over 16. Save up, it is pricey.
Go explore the multiple ages of aircraft from propellers to jet engine.
Website: Delta Flight Museum
Address: 1060 Delta Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30354
Skyview Atlanta
What child doesn’t love a Ferris wheel? This one is 20 stories above Centennial Park. You can enjoy scenic views all from the comfort of temperature controlled gondola’s. Enjoy the view of Atlanta from the top.
Website: Skyview Atlanta
Address: 168 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
The Woodruff Arts Center
The Woodruff Arts Center is great for adults, but did you know they have activities and events available for children? This is family friendly activities for kids. Register ahead of time.
Website: Woodruff Arts Center
Address: 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Skyline Park
If you travel to the roof top of Ponce City Market, your kids will enjoy the Coney Island boardwalk feel. They will love the rides, games and miniature golf. It is also home to one of the best views of Atlanta. There’s even cocktails for the parents.
Website: Skyline Park
Address: Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
If you have little one’s eager to learn, they will love the permanent exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Your kids will have hours of entertainment, while exploring with their hands. They will learn about food, their world, science and our kids favorite the tools for solutions.
Website: Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Address: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Southeastern Railway Museum
I’ll be honest, I doubted how much fun the kids would have at this museum. But, our kids love everything about trains. At this museum, they get to explore so many historical trains. They loved the locomotives, but surprisingly spent more time exploring the caboose.
Website: Southeastern Railway Museum
Address: 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096
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