AeroBalloon. Capture a panoramic view of Atlanta with a 20-mile radius that includes the skyline, Buckhead and even Stone Mountain. Open daily, weather permitting. Admission. Underground Atlanta. Upper Alabama St., Atlanta. 404-694-2779. www.aeroballoon.com

American Adventures. This kid-friendly amusement park offers fun and seasonal festivals for everyone. Attractions include RioGrande Railroad, Tea Cup Twirl and Foam Factory. Admission. March and April weekends only. 250 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta. 770-948-9290. www.sixflags.com

APEX Museum. Exhibits featuring the contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans. Closed Mon. Admission. 135 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-523-2739. www.apexmuseum.org

Atlanta Botanical Garden. The garden includes a conservatory, woodlands and a children’s garden. Guided tours are offered. Admission. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-876-5859. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Atlanta Motor Speedway. Learn the track’s history, visit a VIP suite and take two laps around the track, depending on track availability. Daily tours. Admission. I-75 S to U.S. 19/41 (Tara Blvd.), Hampton. 770-946-4211. www.atlantamotorspeedway.com

Atlanta History Center. Experience Atlanta’s past through special exhibitions, historic homes and garden tours. Magic Mondays feature weekly storytelling and activities for toddlers. Admission. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-814-4000. www.atlhist.org

Atlanta Preservation Center. Guided walking tours through the Fox Theatre and historic downtown. Tour times vary. Admission. 537 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-688-3350 tour hotline. www.preserveatlanta.com.

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve. Hike and learn about nature, culture and heritage. Trails: Open daily 8 a.m.-dusk. Visitor center: Closed Mon. Free. 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Alpharetta. 770-360-8844. www.autreymill.org

Bartow History Center. View life in northwest Georgia from the 1830s through the 1950s with hands-on displays. Closed Mon. Admission. 13 N. Wall St., Cartersville. 770-382-3818. www.bartowhistorycenter.org

Beach at Clayton County. This spring-fed lake with adventure kiddie pool, slides, water trampoline and sandy beach has something for everyone in the family. There is also a fitness facility at the park. Open summers only. Admission. 770-473-5425. www. thebeachccip.com.

Big Boot Ranch. Enjoy horseback riding, petting zoo, hayrides, fishing and a game room at this Henry County attraction. Admission. 677 Panola Road, Ellenwood. 770-808-6262. www.bigbootranch.com

Big Trees Urban Forest Preserve. The nature park has hiking trails. Open daily, sunrise-sunset. Free. 7645 Roswell Rd., Atlanta. 770-673-0111.www.bigtreesforest.com

Booth Western Art Museum. This museum features Western American art and sculpture, a presidential gallery, a Civil War gallery and more. Closed Mon. Admission. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville. 770-387-1300. www.boothmuseum.org

Bulloch Hall. Tour the 1840s home of President Theodore Roosevelt’s mother, Mittie Bulloch. Tours begin on the hour. Admission. 180 Bulloch Ave., Roswell. 770-992-1731. www.bullochhall.org

Centennial Olympic Park. The 21-acre park features the Fountain of Rings, a dancing water fountain and free shows. Open daily. Free. Centennial Olympic Park Dr. and Marietta St., Atlanta. 404-222-7275. www.centennialpark.com

Center for Puppetry Arts. This interactive museum features more than 350 puppets. Closed Mon. Admission. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta. 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org

Chattahoochee Nature Center. Enjoy nature trails and wildlife exhibits. Admission. 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.com

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Enjoy jogging, fishing, biking, rafting and more. Open daily, sunrise-sunset. Free; parking fee. Interstate Pkwy. off I-285 or Columns Dr. off Johnson Ferry Rd., East Cobb. 770-952-4419. www.nps.gov/chat

Children’s Art Museum. Explore interactive exhibits that introduce children to the world of arts. All artwork is displayed at kid level. Closed Mon. Admission. Jacqueline C. Hudgens Center for the Arts, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Bldg. 300, Duluth. 770-623-6002.

CNN Studio Tour. A behind-the-scenes look at the CNN newsroom, Turner Broadcasting memorabilia and a special effects studio. Pre-registration recommended. Daily tours. Tour groups leave every 20 minutes. Admission. 1 CNN Center, Atlanta. 404-827-2300. www.cnn.com/StudioTour

Concord Covered Bridge. Originally built in the 1850s, this bridge over Nickajack Creek was burned during the Civil War and rebuilt using the original stone supports. Open daily, sunrise-sunset. Free. Concord Rd., Smyrna.

Cyclorama. This 360-degree, 42-foot-high cylindrical canvas chronicles the Civil War Battle of Atlanta. Open daily. Admission. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-1071.

Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. Enjoy hiking, crafting and playing in nature. Park is open daily 7 a.m.-dusk. Free. 3787 Klondike Rd., Lithonia. 770-484-3060. www.arabiaalliance.org

Dunwoody Nature Center. The center has a 1.3-mile discovery trail and playground. Open daily, sunrise-sunset. Education center: Call for Sat. hours, closed Sun. Free. 5343 Roberts Dr., Dunwoody. 770-394-3322. www.dunwoodynature.org

Elachee Nature Science Center. The center includes trails, science and nature displays. Closed Sun. Trails: 8 a.m.-dusk. Free. 2125 Elachee Dr., Gainesville. 770-535-1976. www.elachee.org

Fernbank Museum of Natural History. See dinosaurs, children’s discovery rooms and Georgia history. Enjoy monthly activities and see IMAX films. Admission. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-929-6300. www.fernbank.edu

Fernbank Science Center. Enjoy natural science exhibits, planetarium shows and a forest. Free. 156 Heaton Park Dr., Atlanta. 678-874-7102. www.fernbank.edu

Funk Heritage Center. The museum features Native American arts, crafts and culture. Admission. 7300 Reinhardt College Cir., Waleska. 770-720-5970. www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage

Georgia Aquarium. Visit the world’s largest aquarium with more than 100,000 animals from 500 species. Wonder and excitement for all ages around every corner. Open Mon.-Sun. Admission. 225 Baker St., Atlanta. 404-581-4000. www.georgiaaquarium.org

Georgia State Capitol Tour. Get an overview of the capitol’s history and lawmaking process. Visit the House of Representatives and Senate. Conclude with a visit to the museum. Closed Sat. & Sun. Free. 431 State Capitol, Atlanta. 404-656-2844. www.sos.state.ga.us/state_capitol

Governor’s Mansion. Take a self-guided tour through the governor’s Greek Revival mansion. Tues.-Thurs. Free. 391 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta. 404-656-1776. www.gov.state.ga.us/about_mansion

The Herndon Home. Visit the mansion of Alonzo Herndon, founder of Atlanta Life Insurance Company. By appointment only. Admission. 587 University Place, Atlanta. 404-581-9813. www.herndonhome.org

High Museum of Art. Includes permanent and traveling exhibits. Closed Mon. Admission. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4444. www.high.org

Historic Mable House. Tour this plantation home, built circa 1843, which is listed in the National Historic Register. By appointment only. Free. 5239 Floyd Rd., Mableton. 770-819-3285. www.mablehouse.org

Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta. Play and learn about art, science, creative problem-solving, reading, nutrition and culture. Closed Mon. Admission. Centennial Olympic Park Dr. and Baker St., Atlanta. 404-659-5437. www.imagineit-cma.org

Interactive Neighborhood for Kids. Kids explore child-sized models of a dentist office, grocery store, 1950’s cafe and more. Closed Sun. Admission. 203 Green St. SE, Gainesville. 770-536-1900. www.inkfun.org

Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame. Tours of Turner Field leave on the hour. Trace Braves history through more than 500 artifacts. Closed Sundays October-March. Admission. 755 Hank Aaron Dr., Atlanta. 404-614-2311. www.bravesmuseum.com

Jimmy Carter Library and Museum. Includes personal memorabilia of the former first family. Admission. 441 Freedom Pkwy., Atlanta. 404-865-7100. www.jimmycarterlibrary.org

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. This park features hiking trails and Civil War history. Open daily, 7:30 a.m.-dusk. Free. 905 Kennesaw Mountain Dr., Kennesaw. 770-427-4686. www.nps.gov/kemo

Lake Lanier Islands Water Park. This park features rides, slides and water attractions, including incredible FunDunker, with more than 100 ways to get wet. Admission. Open May-September. 7000 Holiday Road, Lake Lanier Islands. 800-840-5253. www.lakelanierislands.com/water

Margaret Mitchell House. Tour photography and archival exhibits that tell the story of the “Gone With the Wind” author. Open daily. Admission. Corner of 10th St. and Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-249-7015. www.gwtw.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Historical Site. Tour the King Center, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Dr. King’s birth home and the Visitor Center. Open daily. Free. 450 Auburn Ave., Atlanta. 404-331-5190 or 404-331-6922 – visitor recorded message. www.nps.gov/malu

McDaniel Farm Park. Learn about 1930s farm life at this 125-acre working farm. Open April-Sept. Closed Sun. Guided tours. Admission. Free self-guided tour. 455 South Perry St., Lawrenceville. 770-814-4920. www.gwinnettparks.com

Michael C. Carlos Museum. See Egyptian mummies, sub-Saharan African art, and prehistoric artifacts and art. Closed Mon. Donations requested. 571 S. Kilgo Cir., Atlanta. 404-727-4282. www.carlos.emory.edu

Museum of Design. Explore the uses, structures, effects and meanings of design through exhibits and family programming. Closed Sun. and Mon. Free. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta. 404-979-6455. www.museumofdesign.org

Oakland Cemetery. Atlanta’s oldest cemetery includes the graves of Margaret Mitchell, Bobby Jones and Confederate soldiers. Open daily, 8 a.m.-dark. Free to hike. Visitor’s Center open Mon.-Sun. Guided walking tours are available on Sat. and Sun. Admission for tours. 248 Oakland Ave., Atlanta. 404-688-2107. www.oaklandcemetery.com

Panola Mountain State Park. Hike through three miles of trails and view live animal exhibits. Open daily. 7 a.m.-dark. Nature center: Closed Mon. Free; parking fee. Wed., free parking. 2600 Hwy. 155 SW, Stockbridge. 770-389-7801. www.gastateparks.org/info/panolamt/

Paradise Pastures Farm and Petting Zoo. Tours by appointment only. Have a fun day at the farm with the horses, sheep, pigs and more; take in the fresh air while enjoying a hayride. 650 Taylorsville Macedonia Rd., Taylorsville. Admission. 770-382-4119. www.paradisepastures.com

Pettit Creek Farms. Farm features Farmland Petting Zoo including baby zebra and camels, hay ride farm tour, nature walks, open fields for sports games, and inflatable bounces. Tour times vary, call for availability. Admission. 337 Cassville Road, Cartersville. 770-386-8688. www.petitcreekfarms.com

Rainbow Ranch Trout Fishing. Fed by the Chattahoochee River, the pond is always stocked with rainbow trout. Free bait and tackle are provided, and cleaning and ice are also available. Fee to keep the fish. Closed Mon. Free. 41 James Burgess Rd., Cumming. 770-887-4797. www.rainbowranchtrout.com

Rancho Alegre. Wander through the self-guided petting zoo, quack with the ducks and feed the cows. You can also ride ponies or enjoy a hayride. Admission. 2225 Givens Rd., Dacula. 770-339-3065. www.ranchoalegrefarm.com

Reynolds Nature Preserve. Hiking trails and reptile, amphibian and bee exhibits. Open daily. 8:30 a.m.-dusk. Nature center: Closed Sun. Free. 5665 Reynolds Rd., Morrow. 770-603-4188. http://web.co.clayton.ga.us/Reynolds/about.htm

Rhodes Hall. Tour the historic mansion built in 1904 for the owner of Rhodes Furniture Company. Closed Sat. Admission. 1516 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta. 404-885-7800. www.rhodeshall.org

Robert C. Williams Paper Museum. Learn the history of paper through the museum’s collection of watermarks, papers, machines and manuscripts. Closed Sat. and Sun. Free. 500 10th St. NW, Atlanta. 404-894-5726. www.ipst.edu/amp

Root House Museum. This 1850s house and museum has a working kitchen and gardens. Closed Sun. and Mon. Admission. Corner of Polk St. and N. Marietta Loop, Marietta. 770-426-4982. www.cobblandmarks.com/roothouse.htm

Six Flags Theme Park. Featuring Bugs Bunny World, Skull Island water play, Dahlonega Mine Train, Goliath and much more; perfect for kids of all ages. Admission. 7651 Six Flags Rd., Austell. 770-948-9290. www.sixflags.com

Smith Plantation. Walking tours of the home of Archibald Smith, one of the founders of Roswell. Admission. 935 Alpharetta St., Roswell. 770-641-3978. www.roswellgov.com

Southeastern Railway Museum. Explore a variety of old railroad cars. Train rides available, weather permitting. Thurs.-Sat. Admission. 3595 Peachtree Rd., Duluth. 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History. This museum features historical exhibits illustrating the importance of railroads during and after the Civil War. Admission. 2829 Cherokee St., Kennesaw. 770-427-2117. www.southernmuseum.org

Srochi Jewish Discovery Museum. An interactive museum for children 12 and under featuring Jewish traditions, holidays and history. Closed Mon., Fri. and Sat. Admission. Marcus Jewish Community Center, 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody. 770-395-2532. www.atlantajcc.org

Stately Oaks Plantation. Tour the 1839 Greek Revival plantation where Union soldiers camped during the Battle of Jonesboro. Closed Sun. Admission. 100 Carriage Lane, Jonesboro. 770-473-0197. www.historicaljonesboro.org

Stone Mountain Park. The world’s largest mass of exposed granite features Southern family fun. Call for hours and prices of attractions. Open daily. 6 a.m.-midnight. Park entrance fee. U.S. 78, Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690. www.stonemountainpark.com

Tanglewood Farm. This 10-acre Wild West town has more than 100 miniature farm animals to see, pet and feed. Pre-registration required for large groups. Closed Mon. and Tues. Admission. 171 Tanglewood Dr., Canton. 770-667-6464. www.tanglewoodfarmminis.com

Teaching Museum North. Exhibits include The Ladies of the White House, the Holocaust, a log cabin and a turn-of-the-century courtroom. Reservations required. Mon.-Fri. 791 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell. 770-552-6339. www.fultonschools.org/dept/teachingmuseumnorth

Teaching Museum South. Exhibits include Diary of Anne Frank, a courtroom, city transportation and more. Mon.-Fri. Free. 689 North Ave., Hapeville. 404-669-8015. www.teachingmuseumsouth.com

Telephone Museum. Learn the history of the telephone from Alexander Graham Bell to today’s advances in communication. Recommended for children 8 and up. Tours by appointment only. Free. BellSouth Center, 675 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-223-3661. www.bellsouthgapioneers.org

Vines Botanical Garden. Visit the botanical garden. 7a.m.-sunset daily. 3500 Oakgrove Rd., Loganville. 770-466-7532. www.vinesbotanicalgardens.com

Weinman Mineral Museum. Exhibits include fossils, a rock garden, meteorites and antique mining equipment. Closed Sun. Admission. 51 Mineral Museum Dr. NE, White. 770-386-0576. www.weinmanmuseum.org

White Water. This Six Flags water park features a family ride, lazy lagoon and moving river; some daring slides for the older ones. Open seasonally. Admission. 250 Cobb Parkway North; 770-948-9290. www.sixflags.com

William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. The museum features children’s programming, Atlanta’s Jewish history and Holocaust exhibits. Closed Sat. Admission. 1440 Spring St., Atlanta. 678-222-3700. www.thebreman.org

World of Coca-Cola. Taste sodas from all over the world! Trace the history of Coke through memorabilia, commercials and more. Admission. 55 MLK Jr. Dr., Atlanta. 404-676-5151. www.woccatlanta.com

Wren’s Nest. Tour the home of Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories. Closed Sun. & Mon. Admission. 1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta. 404-753-7735.

Yellow River Game Ranch. More than 600 animals and birds on a 24-acre see-and-touch preserve. Open daily. Admission. 4525 Hwy. 78, Lilburn. 770-972-6643. www.yellowrivergameranch.com

Zoo Atlanta. The zoo features everything from an Outback Station and African rainforest to pandas, snakes and lizards. Enjoy monthly storytelling and animal encounters. Admission. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta. 404-624-5600. www.zooatlanta.org