By Renee Williams
Visitors to Atlanta can choose from numerous child-friendly activities.
, Georgia, is a thriving city in the South that has plenty of attractions for families. Kids can enjoy activities that include puppets, animals or the outdoors. Atlanta also has parks for the entire family.
The Center for Puppetry Arts
The Center for Puppetry Arts has puppet shows, a puppet museum and workshops that allow kids create their own puppets.
The Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring St. NW at 18th
Atlanta, GA 30309
www.puppet.org
Cascade Family Center
Kids can roller skate at Cascade Family Center. In addition to skating, kids can play Nintendo Wii or arcade games at the center.
Cascade Family Center
3335 Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30331
(404) 699-9559
Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park is an urban park that is a tribute to the 1996 Olympics that were held in Atlanta. During the summer months, you can play in the Fountain of Rings, a fountain synchronized to music.
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave West N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 222-7275
Georgia Aquarium
Touch the animals at the Georgia Aquarium. Children can learn about life underwater at the Georgia Aquarium, and gently touch sea creatures when the animals are not resting. The animals get short breaks throughout the day. The Georgia Aquarium also has a indoor play area for children.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St. NW Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 581-4000
georgiaaquarium.org
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About the Author:
Renee Williams began writing professionally in 1989. She is a certified English teacher and has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism.
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