Metro Atlanta

Action, adventure and family-friendly fun are just a day-trip away. From outdoor attractions to beloved brands, there are tons of things to do with kids in Metro Atlanta! Start your Atlanta adventures with this list of things to do in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

	American Girl Boutique and Bistro American Girl Boutique and Bistro offers special year-round events to engage and inspire young girls. Here, girls and their dolls can meet and learn the back story of every American Girl doll, then drop into the Doll Hair Salon for a stylish new look. Offering special Treat Seats for the dolls, the girls can also pull up a stool at the Dessert Counter or enjoy a full meal in the Bistro.
	Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Andretti Indoor Karting and Games is the country’s first all-indoor, upscale racing facility. In addition to interactive, invigorating indoor karting, AIK&G also offers a zip line, rock climbing wall and ropes course. Onsite restaurants and snack bars are available daily, while the Adrenaline Sky Bar shows sporting events year-round.
	Atlanta Motor Sports Road Atlanta in Braselton is a 2.5-mile track hosting the Petit Le Mans, plus sports car, vintage, motorcycle, and go-cart races from March through November. Gear up in your racing suit and head to Andretti Indoor Karting & Games where you can slip behind the wheel of SuperKart and speed away on one of the two new Andretti-designed indoor tracks.
	Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet The Atlanta Opera offers four main stage productions seasonally, in addition to pre-Opera lectures, student matinees and more. Atlanta Ballet is the oldest professional dance company in America. Performances combine contemporary and traditional with classic ballets and new choreography. Both companies perform at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
	BabyLand General Hospital BabyLand General Hospital is the birthing place of the Cabbage Patch Kids. Located in Cleveland, Georgia on 650 acres, this hospital allows doll enthusiasts to experience the “birthing” and adoption process of newborn Cabbage Kids. Also within the 70,000-square-foot building is the Father’s Waiting Room, which hosts a museum-like exhibit of the earliest dolls.
	Chattahoochee River Fun Sixteen recreation areas along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River have been designed to preserve the river and provide outdoor family fun. Contact Chattahoochee Outfitters, a premier watercraft outfitter, for your next river trip. The Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell offers educational programs, canoe trips and other activities.
	DE Fine Art Gallery De Fine Art Gallery is one of Atlanta’s primary source for authentic European paintings. Located in Buckhead, the gallery exhibits classic and contemporary works from more than 30 leading artists.
	Georgia Shakespeare Georgia Shakespeare is a theatrical group dedicated to performing reenactments and contemporary revisions of William Shakespeare’s work. The troupe performs at the Conant Performing Arts Center, a part of Oglethorpe University.
	Golf in Atlanta Atlanta has more than 100 golf courses, public and private, encompassing the metro area. Enjoy in-town hot spots such as Charlie Yates Golf Course, North Fulton Golf Course, and Bobby Jones Golf Course. Championship links just outside the perimeter include Stone Mountain Golf Club, Legacy on Lanier Golf Club, Canongate Clubs, and Bear’s Best. If you are in Atlanta in September you can watch the pros at East Lake Golf Club during the finale of the PGA TOUR Playoffs at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola.
	Historic Neighbors The Marietta Historic District offers tours of the town and heritage museums. Visit the Square for specialty and antique shops, dining and entertainment, including two must see attractions, Marietta Gone With The Wind Museum: Scarlett on the Square and the Theatre In The Square. Visitors can also enjoy Bulloch Hall in Roswell, the childhood home of Former President Theodore Roosevelt’s mother and the Georgia Ensemble Theatre.
	Medieval Times Journey back to the 11th Century for feasting, fighting and fun! Medieval Times is a family-friendly dinner theater featuring an authentic medieval feast and jousting tournament with live horses and fearless knights.
	Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Oglethorpe University Museum of Art provides Atlanta with innovative exhibits. Since its inception, the 7,000-square-foot museum has housed exhibits of international acclaim, including a collection of sacred Tibetan objects, 18th-century paintings of Rome and Venice, as well as never-before-seen pieces by Salvador Dali.
	Outlet Malls and Day Trip Shopping North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville is Georgia’s premium outlet center, offering 140 stores of current-season merchandise from designer labels. For retail, dining and entertainment options, stop into the shopping meccas of Discover Mills and the Tanger Outlet Center.
	See Atlanta From Above Whether floating in a hot air balloon or free falling from an airplane, you’ll be sure to see Atlanta like never before… from above! Balloons Over Georgia provides incredible views of Lake Lanier, Stone Mountain, Kennesaw Mountain, the Atlanta skyline and the beginning so the Blue Ridge and Appalachian mountain ranges from one of the most beautifully colored balloons in the country. Get ready for the most exciting time of your life – skydiving! The Above Atlanta Skydiving Center (AASC) experience is line none other. At AASC, you will be accompanies on your skydive by the most enthusiastic skydive professionals in Georgia skydiving.
	Six Flags Over Georgia Celebrate 45 years with more squeals, thrills and spills than ever before! This 100-acre amusement park just west of the city features 40 rides – including 11 thrillers – fun family adventures and a bustling for-kids-only section. Purchase The Flash Pass and ride your favorite coasters without waiting in line. The park also offers 27 eateries with great dining options for a full meal or quick snack as well as numerous souvenir shops.
	Smith Plantation Home The Smith Plantation was the 300-acre site just to the north of the newly developed city of Roswell, GA, which boasts the home of Arthur William and Mary Norvell Smith. Today, the home is a house museum filled with period antiques from the late 1800s through the first half of the 20th century. It is also a trove of Civil War-era accoutrements, including furnishings, clothing and written documents.
	Stoddard’s Range & Guns Enjoy target shooting in Atlanta's state of the art shooting range. Stoddard's Range & Guns provides a safe and fun shooting experience - the complex includes 12 75-foot lanes rated for pistol and rifle and a programmable touch screen target system. Guests can rent a variety of fine firearms and participate in a variety of classes both for beginners and experienced shooters.
	Stone Mountain Park Home to the world’s largest piece of exposed granite rock and longest running lasershow, Stone Mountain Park is Georgia’s most visited attraction. The Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision™ is choreographed with your favorite tunes and breathtaking pyrotechnics. With more than 3,200 acres of natural beauty, you’ll find family-oriented attractions, recreational activities, special events, lodging and camping. Experience attractions such as the all-new Geyser Towers where you can play in the spray or stay high and dry; take a trek through the treetops on Sky Hike; soar to the top of the mountain on Summit Skyride plus much more.
	Yellow River Game Ranch The Yellow River Game Ranch is 24 acres of wooded preserve along the banks of the Yellow River. It features more than 600 native Georgia animals, such as deer, buffalo, and the famous groundhog, General Beauregard Lee.

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