By Bridget Everett
For families traveling to
Atlanta, Georgia, the possibility of things to do is endless. While some children appreciate the relaxation of a vacation, most want to stay busy. Between museums and parks, there is enough to keep any child happy and on the move for as long as your vacation lasts.
Centennial Olympic Park
The Centennial Olympic Park is home of the 1996 Olympic games. After the Olympics, the city of Atlanta used the newly developed land to create a 21-acre community park. While visitors can visit and learn about the history of Centennial Olympic Park and the 1996 Olympics, many different attractions have been added including an ice skating rink and stages for music and cultural events.
265 Park Avenue West
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
(404) 223-4412
centennialpark.com
Georgia Aquarium
Divided into five major sections, the Georgia Aquarium houses a wide variety of different ocean and river creatures. Visitors can head to Cold Water Quest to see beluga whales, giant octopus' and weedy sea dragons. The River Scout section is devoted to animals found throughout the world and even right in Georgia. The American alligators and the small-clawed otters are among the most popular exhibits in this section. With an underwater shark tank tunnel and different hands on exhibits and touch pools, children and parents will find something for everyone at the Georgia Aquarium.
225 Baker Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
(404) 581-4000
georgiaaquarium.org
Imagine It! Children's Museum of Atlanta
The Children's Museum of Atlanta is a hands-on adventure designed for children eight years of age and under. The museum allows children to learn through experiences as they learn about the process that food goes through to make it to the dinner table, solve puzzles with pulleys and levers and experience the inside of a rain forest as they learn about different animals and plants.
275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30313
(404) 659-5437
imagineit-cma.org
Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain Park is unlike any other amusement park in the world, with dozens of interactive activities and games for children of all ages. For the younger ones, children can learn about training farmyard animals in the Leaping Livestock exhibit. For the older kids, Sky Hike is the nation's largest family adventure course with suspended bridges and other climbing obstacles. Stone Mountain Park also hosts different events and festivals throughout the year. Pumpkin Festival and Stone Mountain Christmas are two of the most popular festivals, celebrating the Halloween and Christmas holidays.
U.S. Highway 78 East
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087
(770) 498-5690
stonemountainpark.com
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta allows families to experience hundreds of different species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Zoo Atlanta is the proud home of family favorites such as: elephants, lions, pandas, kangaroos and tigers. Children can also get up close and personal with their favorite animals in the petting zoo or learn more during the daily animal talks.
800 Cherokee Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
(404) 624-5600
zooatlanta.org
About the Author:
Bridget Everett is a professional Web copywriter. She specializes in several niches including travel, education, parenting, business, marketing, health, crafts, fashion and home decorating. Everett has studied marketing, elementary education and journalism at Northeastern University, Fordham University and Middle Tennessee State University.
