In the Neighborhood: Fayetteville
Fun Spot America Atlanta
A look at the top family-friendly spots in this part of metro Atlanta.
Population: 20,083; Fayette County
Zip Codes: 30214, 30215
Known for being the county seat of Fayette County, the city is 20 minutes from the airport and is a valuable spot for the entertainment industry.
Fun Spot America Atlanta, located in Fayetteville, is perfect for family entertainment, delighting both the youngest in your crew and the thrill seeker. New this year, check out the golf-themed Hook & Slice with spins, twists and high-flying rotation in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. The ArieForce One is a massive, one-of-a-kind roller coaster with a first drop of 146 feet at 83 degrees. Not into heights? Your family can play laser tag, drive bumper cars and ride kids’ rides, including a junior-sized Ferris wheel and a carousel. And, perfect for the heat of summer, get splashed with Bumper Boats!
In Downtown Fayetteville, the City Center Park is a popular attraction with its walking paths, playground, splash pad, dog park and Great Lawn. Special events take place on the Great Lawn regularly. Beside the park is Triumph Station, a facility with restaurants, including Hog Pit BBQ, Scoops Ice Cream and M.S. Pizza Co.
Have tons of fun at Gym South in Fayetteville with high-energy classes and programs. The playground features obstacle courses, trampolines and inflatables. The free baby classes help little ones work on gross motor skills and interact with others.
See incredible birds at Fayetteville’s Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary. The natural oasis houses the third-highest bird population on record in Fayette County, as well as deer, beavers and turtles. Trails along the wetland areas include two observation platforms, a small boardwalk, a wildlife observation blind and a picnic area on the southern lake.
Explore the great outdoors at Fayette Environmental Education Center. With immersive environmental education, the center offers nature exhibits, play areas and animal ambassadors, including turtles, snakes and goats. Monthly programs for families include Teachable Tuesdays, Homeschool Days, Saturday Explorers, Preschool Storytime and Wild Walks.
Town at Trilith is a walkable community next to state-of-the-art filmmaking studios. Go on a tour of Trilith Studios to get a behind-the-scenes look at “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “Avengers: Endgame” and more. Along with movie magic, you can purchase an experience map at The Funky Shack (a floral design market) for an incredible art scavenger hunt or visit other locales for shopping and dining.
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