Discover Kid Friendly Summer Activities In Atlanta

Summer vacation means that the kids are out of school and are looking for things to do. Parents are searching for special activities around town that will engage their children and relieve boredom. Visitors to Atlanta are looking for destinations that will entertain their children. Here are some fun activities to enjoy with children in the Atlanta area this summer.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History offers “97 Days (and Ways) to Play” this summer. Kids love the museum’s permanent exhibit “Giants of the Mesozoic”, which contains cast fossil replicas of some of the largest dinosaurs that ever lived. A popular special exhibit, “Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids,” will run through August 14. Children will also enjoy the Nature Quest learning playground or watching a movie in the museum’s IMAX Theater. Fernbank Museum of Natural History is located at 767 Clifton Road. Hours are Monday-Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from noon to 5pm.

Children and adults will enjoy a day at Zoo Atlanta in Grant Park. There are lots of new zoo babies to check out including a lowland gorilla, warthog piglets, and Po the giant panda. There are two brand new Sumatran tiger cubs, the first ones born at Zoo Atlanta in over a decade. The zoo’s new Complex Carnivores exhibit features a binturong, bush dogs, and a cat-like fossa. Children may enjoy riding the carousel or the zoo train. Tables are available for a picnic or visitors may purchase food and snacks at the zoo. Zoo Atlanta is located at 800 Cherokee Boulevard. Zoo hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30-5:30 and Saturday and Sunday from 9:30-6:30.

Imagine It! Children’s Museum in downtown Atlanta is hosting a special exhibit this summer entitled “Team Up- Explore Science and Sports.” Kids will be able to test their skills in sports such as basketball, football, and soccer while learning principles of geometry, physics, force, and friction. The museum is located at 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive. Hours are 10am-4pm Monday-Friday and 10am-5pm on weekends.

Children love the Fountain of Rings across the street from the Children’s Museum in Centennial Olympic Park. The interactive fountain featuring the Olympic ring symbol is the centerpiece of the park. There are four fountain shows daily, at 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30 pm, and 9pm. At other times the kids will enjoy splashing and cooling off in the fountain. Children will also enjoy splashing in the new Legacy Fountain in Piedmont Park in midtown. In addition the park has two fun and innovative playgrounds. Activities at both parks are free.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center, at 9135 Willeo Road in the northern suburb of Roswell, is a great place to explore. The Raptor Aviaries house eagles, hawks, and other birds of prey. Visitors may explore one of the six trails including the Beaver Pond Trail and the River Boardwalk Trail. An annual summer event at the nature center is the Flying High Butterfield Festival, held this year on July 16-17. Activities include a parade, crafts, butterfly kites, and the release of hundreds of butterflies twice each day.
One of these summer activities is sure to entertain and amuse the kids. Whether parents are looking for indoor or outdoor activities, those that are free or those that require an admission fee, there are lots of options available in Atlanta.

By: D. Wells

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