Best Animal Attraction

Georgia Aquarium: See a whale shark and learn about other exotic creatures of the sea, or take part in Toddler Time, a fun program for the little ones with costumed characters, storytime and crafts. georgiaaquarium.org
Wild Animal Safari: Just outside metro Atlanta in Pine Mountain, this drive-through park has 65 species of animals from lions to giraffes to peacocks and lizards. animalsafari.com
Zoo Atlanta: Kids can’t get enough of the new reptile house with all things that slither and hundreds of wild animals – some even stay overnight with the NightCrawlers program. zooatlanta.org

Best Attraction for an Afternoon with the Kids

Center for Puppetry Arts: Who can resist a fun puppet show and a museum filled with Jim Henson’s Muppets and other fanciful creations? puppet.org
Explore Downtown: Take a trip on MARTA to visit attractions downtown-Centennial Olympic Park, Children’s Museum, CNN Center, SkyView, the Streetcar and more.
Stone Mountain: SkyHike, Geyser Towers, Summit Skyride, hiking and camping, train and boat rides, a signature laser light show and more. Don’t miss the expansive Children’s Playground, too (closed for renovations through Mar. 31). stonemountainpark.com

Best Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden: Serenity and fun kids programs in the heart of Atlanta. atlantabg.org
Gibbs Gardens: More than 50 acres of daffodils bloom from March to mid-April – just one of many reasons to visit this 292-acre garden in Ball Ground. gibbsgardens.com
Smith-Gilbert Garden: Hear a garden story, take a class for Young Chefs, or become a Young Explorer in this Kennesaw garden. smithgilbertgardens.com

Best  Nature Center

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve & Heritage Center: A Heritage Village with preserved historic structures teach kids about rural life in the 1850s to 1900s. autreymill.org
Chattahoochee Nature Center: Wildlife and nature, and lots of hands-on fun, await families in this Roswell treasure. chattnaturecenter.org
Dunwoody Nature Center: Butterflies, birds, lots of wildlife, classes, day camp and overnight stays – plenty to love. dunwoodynature.org

Best Museum

Children’s Museum of Atlanta: Recently expanded and renovated, the museum always has offered fun activities for the toddler set, and now keeps older kids more engaged, too. childrensmuseumatlanta.org
Fernbank Museum of Natural History: Walk through Georgia’s history, see dinosaur skeletons, watch Imax, view a traveling exhibit, participate in kids’ activities and more. fernbankmuseum.org
High Museum of Art: Special programs for kids and families help children develop an appreciation for art at an early age while having lots of fun. high.org

Best Specialty Museum

Atlanta History Center: What made Atlanta the vibrant city it is today started with its first settlers, whose stories come alive in re-enactments and exhibits. atlantahistorycenter.com
National Center for Civil and Human Rights: Human rights heroes become more than just faces in a history book with a visit to one of Atlanta’s newest attractions. civilandhumanrights.org
College Football Hall of Fame: Stars of the gridiron are the reason for this museum, but the interactive fun is why kids love it. cfbhall.com

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