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11 Exciting Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids

Deepa Kartha Mar 29, 2024

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Centennial Olympic Park
Built for the 1996 Olympics, Centennial Olympic Park in the city center spans 21 acres. Ideal for strolls or picnics, it hosts live music concerts and festivals year-round. Don't miss the captivating ring fountain shows.
Children's Museum of Atlanta
The Children's Museum of Atlanta makes learning fun for kids under 8 years old with interactive exhibits on science, technology, food, nutrition, and the world.
Atlanta History Center
Atlanta History Center brings history to life amidst 32 acres of forest and gardens. Explore exhibits on the 1996 Olympic Games, Southern Folk Art, and the Civil War.
The Atlanta History Center is also home to a live working farm, two historical homes, and a blacksmith shop. The park features numerous gardens that are a must-see.

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Stone Mountain Park
South Mountain Park, one of Atlanta's finest, spans 3200 acres. Enjoy hiking its trails to the mountain top, then return on the thrilling Summit Skyride for stunning vistas.

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Besides hiking and cable car rides, Stone Mountain Park offers activities like fishing, duck boat rides, mini-golf, and train rides. Stay till evening for the popular Lasershow Spectacular!
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Legoland Discovery Center boasts 12+ attractions including a laser ride, 4D Cinema, and Pirate Adventure Island. Don't miss the LEGO Master Builder Academy for creative fun!

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Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest, houses over 100,000 aquatic species, including manta rays and whale sharks. Witnessing these creatures swim around you is unforgettable.
Do not miss the awesome live dolphin show at The Dolphin Tales Theater. If interested, you can also feed the dolphins and swim with the whales here.
World of Coca-Cola
A one-of-a-kind museum, the World of Coca-Cola displays the history of people's favorite drink through films, artifacts, art and memorabilia.
Apart from watching the bottling process, you also get to go inside the vault, where you can try to know the secret formula of Coca-Cola. Do check out the tasting room to try more than 100 flavors of drinks.

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Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta, one of the oldest zoos in the USA, houses over 1300 animals, including giraffes, gorillas, and tigers. The star attractions are the giant panda twins.
The zoo offers some other unique attractions like yoga sessions, wildlife presentations, feeding the giraffe sessions, etc.
Center for Puppetry Arts
Another unique museum in Atlanta, the Center of Puppetry Arts gives you the chance to see over 200 puppets from 4 continents through The Global Collection.
The highlight of the place is the interactive exhibition - Jim Henson Collection. Do check out the amazing "Old MacDonald' Farm" and "Beauty and the Beast" performances here.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Home to the remains of one of the largest dinosaurs in the world, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History is loved by both kids and adults alike.