23 Things To Do in Atlanta With Kids

Vanessa M.:  The wonderful world of plants and flowers can be found at both Atlanta Botanical Garden's locations. While the larger main location offers a children's garden with active play features and hands-on activities, the Gainesville location also caters to children with a variety of kids programs such as storytimes and discovery stations. Art and water features, exotic plants, and even live animals at the Tropic Conservatory (main location) will keep kids engaged and learning.

Cost:

Main location $21.95 adults, $18.95 kids 3-12, 2 & under free

Gainesville location $8 adult, $5 kids 3-12, 2 & under free

Vanessa M.:  No need to travel to Broadway in New York; Atlanta has a solid hold on family theater events at the historic Fox Theatre. Kids will be wowed by a Broadway show experience, as there is typically always at least one family-friendly show running. Booster seats are available on a first come, first serve basis to help smaller guests get the very best view of the stage.

Vanessa M.:  Get outside and explore the nature and wildlife of the wetland area surrounding Dunwoody Nature Center. Kids will love taking a stroll on the Wetlands Boardwalk, playing at the fun playground, testing out the hammocks, taking in the view from the treehouse, and enjoying events like Free Friday Night Hikes and Mommy and Me Nature Classes. Check out the events calendar here.

Cost: free general admission

Ironclad Ventures:  Looking for a unique, family friendly activity in Metro Atlanta? Come check out The Combat Rescue Experience in Marietta! During your Combat Rescue Experience you will ride in military vehicles, test your marksmanship with laser guns, launch foam mortars, clear a minefield with a metal detector and much more! We are open by appointment only so please contact us to book your fun!

Vanessa M.:  Friday nights are family time at the Basement Theatre, Atlanta's best underground improv theater. The improv comedy show is G-rated and fun for all ages. Make sure to speak up with suggestions for the cast to use in their silly improv scenes and games, and don't be shy about volunteering yourself (or your family members) to go onstage and be part of the fun. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

Cost: $12 adults, $8 students

Vanessa M.:  Kids are treated just like V.I.P.'s at the Atlanta Brave's stadium, Sun Trust Park. In addition to 9 (or more) innings of baseball fun, kids can explore Hope & Will's Sandlot, an exciting kids zone with rock climbing wall, zipline, and carnival games. Kids age 4-14 are invited to run the bases just like the big players at the bottom of the 7th inning at every Sunday home game.

Cost: for ticket info click here, lap children under 2 are free

Vanessa M.:  Historic Stone Mountain Park is packed with family-friendly things to do. Hike up the mountain and enjoy a picturesque view of the scenery and the iconic Confederate Memorial Carving, or take a Summit Skyride or scenic train ride to take it all in. The seasonal laser light show is stunning, or explore Geyser Towers, climb the high ropes course, and much more. On-site camping and lodging is also available.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Discover the rich history of the South at the Atlanta History Center where your all-inclusive admission includes educational and interactive exhibitions, historic houses including the Margaret Mitchell House, Goizueta gardens, trails and woodlands and hands-on activities.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Take your kids on a trip back in time to 1955 at the Waffle House Museum, the site of the very first Waffle House restaurant. You can see memorabilia from the past 60 years in addition to weekly tours and dining at the full-service restaurant.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  The Fernbank Science Center features interactive science exhibits, learning and experiment opportunities, live animals, photography showcases, special themed events, concerts and more. They also feature a Planetarium with exciting laser technologies to take guests on a tour of the universe through various space programs.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  Your family can take a self-guided tour of the Center For Puppetry Arts Museum and see Jim Henson's famous characters such as Kermit the Frog, Miss. Piggy and Sesame Street pals like Bert, Ernie and Elmo as well as puppets from around the world. You can also upgrade your tickets to attend their Family Series of puppet shows, behind the scenes tours and unique Toddler Theme days featuring music, crafts, movement and puppet-led programming.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  The High Museum of Art brings art and family together for educational and beautiful family fun. Take a walk through and see their exhibitions and explore their many collections in diverse categories. Your family will love their hands-on and interactive family events boasting art, music, tours, scavenger hunts, story time, crafts and much more. Tip: The Second Sunday of each month is Free Admission with special family programming.

Vanessa M.:  Dinosaurs, cultural artifacts from around the world, and giant screen 3D movies will put the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in your permanent rotation of fun things to do together as a family. Kids love NatureQuest, an interactive permanent exhibit with treehouses to climb, live animals to encounter, caves to explore, and lots to learn about nature!

Cost: adult $27, child (3-12) $23, 2 & under free

Sue Krawitz Tandoc:  The Museum of the Jimmy Carter Library showcases American and presidential history through educational exhibits including a life-size replica of the Oval Office, "Day in the Life of the President" presentation, a walk-through of Camp David, Interactive Map Table to monitor elections and more including videos, photos, Head of State Gifts and documents.

Vanessa M.:  One of the largest aquariums in the world, Georgia Aquarium is a top family attraction in the Atlanta area. In addition to an amazing variety of underwater creatures for families to see, the aquarium offers many up-close animal encounter experiences for additional ticket purchase including Dolphin Encounter, Penguin Encounter, and even a swim with Whale Sharks! 4D Theater and Virtual Reality Simulator bring your experience to a whole new level.

Cost: for ticket info click here