Fun Things To Do In and Around Atlanta with Kids

So, you’ve decided to take your kids on an adventure around Atlanta?
Buckle up, brave soul!
Whether your little ones are into dinosaurs, sharks, hiking, or demanding snacks every 7.2 minutes, Atlanta has a kid-tastic lineup of things to do.
And you will be plenty busy.
Don’t forget to book a ride on the Kidmoto App for a convenient airport transfer once you touchdown at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
It will make all the difference in your trip.
Bless your heart, let’s not keep you any longer. Take a look at the best things to do in and around Y’allywood for kids.

For The Kid Who Loves The Outdoors

Atlanta is known as “The City in a Forest” since it has the densest tree coverage among all the major US cities. It offers fantastic opportunities for your outdoorsy kid. Play in the parks, explore trails, fish, hike, picnic, or boat, the city
Pay a visit to the 30-acre Atlanta Botanical Garden located bang in the middle of town. Or head over to the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area. It’s filled with bikeable and hikeable trails. Another option is to head over to the Chattahoochee Nature Center. The Butterfly Festival begins in June, and there are plenty of activities on Family Fun Days.

Other options to mess about in the outdoors include:

Dunwoody Nature Center
Fernbank Forest
Atlanta Beltline (22-mile loop of trails & parks)
Stone Mountain Park
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Centennial Park (play in the water fountains)

For The Kid Who Loves Thrills

The Georgia Gold Rusher opens at Six Flags Over Georgia this year. For kids who enjoy a good thrill, you can check out various rides like Up, Up and Away, Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters, or the Speedy Gonzales Speed Boats.
Mind-bending fun awaits you at Atlanta’s Museum of Illusions. Challenge your thinking skills with the 80 exhibits present there.
Other places to visit for a healthy adrenaline rush are:
Skateboarding at the Old Fourth Ward Skatepark
Ride the 20-storey Ferris wheel at Sky-View Atlanta
LEGOLAND Discovery Center

For The Kid Who Loves To Learn

Atlanta has a wide variety of museums that offer interactive sessions and sensory experiences for curious youngsters. Dinosaurs, natural history, American history, puppetry, trains, sculptures, and paintings are a few of the things children can explore at Atlanta’s top museums.
Must-visit museums in Atlanta are:
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Children’s Museum of Atlanta (suitable for kids from age 2 to 8)
Center for Puppetry Arts (for children 4 years and upwards. Explore hand puppets, rod style, and shadow puppets. Meet Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Big Bird. Check out a global collection of puppets.)
Fernbank Museum of Natural History (check out the dinosaur collection and the immersive Giant Screen film experience)
Atlanta History Center
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (includes the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
Southeastern Railway Museum (trains!)
Michael C. Carlos Museum (art collection from all over the world)
Delta Flight Museum (collection of retired aircrafts)
The Federal Reserve Bank Money Museum (rare coins and currency)

For The Kid Who Loves Animals

If your child is a softie for animals, birds, and ocean dwellers, Atlanta has some great options. There are Zoo Atlanta and the Georgia Aquarium, which you mustn’t miss out on.
Georgia Aquarium is the USA’s largest aquarium with over 100,000 underwater dwellers. Sharks and rays are the big draw here.
Zoo Atlanta has a vast animal and bird collection, including the Sumatran tiger and Red Panda. You can feed the giraffes and let the kids explore the petting zoo.

For The Kid Who Loves Sports

Atlanta is a sporty kid’s dream. You cannot miss out on the game days of several professional sports teams from this city. Top teams include:
Atlanta Falcons (football)
Atlanta Dream (women’s basketball)
Atlanta Hawks (men’s basketball)
Rugby ATL (rugby)
Atlanta United FC (soccer)
Young baseball fans will love cheering for the Atlanta Braves. The season is between April and October. Get to Truist Park and grab snacks or dinner at The Battery.
You can also visit the College Football Hall of Fame for college football memorabilia.
Other must-visit places to enjoy a sporty moment are:
Golf at Cross Creek Golf Club or John A. White Golf Course
Tennis for the family at Chastain Park Tennis Center

For The Kid Who Loves Culture

For the little one who appreciates good music, good food, a bit of shopping, and a theatre evening, Atlanta doesn’t disappoint!
Visit the Sloomoo Institute Atlanta for a sensory treat. Play with kinetic sand or make handcrafted slime with a variety of scents and color additions.
Don’t miss out on the Scent Discovery and Tasting Room at the World of Coca-Cola.
Other must-do things in Atlanta for an exciting cultural experience:
Starlight Drive-in (enjoy a movie night with family in Atlanta’s only classic drive-in theater)
Ponce City Market (shopping)
Pullman Yards (yummy food trucks and farmers’ markets)
Atlanta Beltline Eastside (restaurants and shops)
Jackson Street Bridge (photography)
Krog Street Market (more shopping!)
High Museum of Art
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s program called Music for the Very Young and Theatre for the Very Young

Wrapping Up

Well, look at you — surviving Atlanta like a parenting pro with only minor meltdowns and a wallet slightly lighter than a feather.
From red pandas to parks and everything in between, Atlanta knows how to keep kids entertained.
So pack the Goldfish crackers, charge the tablets just in case, and get ready to make some memories — the kind you’ll laugh about later. Much later. Possibly once everyone’s asleep.
Happy traveling!