In the Neighborhood: Buckhead
A look at the top family-friendly spots in this part of metro Atlanta.
Population: 108,388
Zip codes: 30305, 30326, 30327, 30342, 30324.
Known for: Upscale homes, shopping, hotels and restaurants; a commercial and financial center in the city.
Chastain Park is a Buckhead staple. The 268 acres include an urban horse park, an outdoor amphitheater, tennis center, year round swimming, ball sports, walking trails, 40,000-square-foot playground, outdoor grills and an urban farm.
Blue Heron Nature Preserve is a North Buckhead must-see for experiencing 30 acres of woodlands, wetlands, riparian areas and meadows all in your backyard. You can enter from Roswell Road and then hike the three-mile Blue Way Trail. As of now, there are no public restrooms available, so keep that in mind when visiting with younger kids.
Kazoo Toys is a full-service toy store offering a truly enjoyable toy shopping experience for the whole family. Located in Buckhead, you can book private shopping appointments, and they offer curbside pickup and complimentary giftwrap.
Learning Express Buckhead features toys that focus on various levels of development, so that it’s always easy to find the right toys for your little ones. If you are purchasing a gift, they offer complimentary gift wrap, so it’s one less thing you have to worry about. They host free events that the whole family will love; follow them on Instagram for upcoming dates.
A Buckhead favorite for 30 years, R. Thomas Deluxe Grill features a wide variety of dishes, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Kids will love the fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies, as well as the fun offerings on the kids’ menu.
If you’re looking for sophisticated adult food but don’t have a sitter, try Mission + Market in Buckhead. You won’t find it on their website, but they have a kids’ menu that includes pizza, noodles, and chicken tenders, and more. Plus, they provide crayons to color with while you wait.
Located in Phipps Plaza in Buckhead, LEGO-loving kids will enjoy building and experiencing the more whimsical side of LEGO with life-size sculptures, rides, and more at LEGO Discovery Center.
Delight the senses and get messy while you play with slime at Sloomoo Institute. The whole family will enjoy creating their own slime to take home.
Founded in 1926, Atlanta History Center has a large campus featuring historic gardens and houses, including Swan House, Smith Farm and Wood Family Cabin. Plus, opening this month check out the new 5,000-square-foot space dedicated to kids. The immersive environment will allow children from crawlers to 13 to experience the city through play, exploration and storytelling.
Kids Avenue is an indoor playground designed for babies through 8 year olds in Buckhead. It is a great space for younger kids to safely explore and play. Kids will love interacting in the pretend city where they can be a firefighter, baker or shopper.
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