Family Attractions and Things to Do in Atlanta

Children will Love These Fun and Educational Attractions in Georgia

Oct 31, 2008 Claudine Williams

There are plenty of kid-friendly actvities in Atlanta, Georgia. People who are looking for group activities will find attractions to entertain the entire family.

The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world. Children will have the touch tank where they can touch starfish and other aquatic life. The entire family will enjoy walking through the glass tunnel and being surrounded by the Beluga whales and whale sharks. The Georgia Aquarium will have new exhibits every 90 days. The Georgia Aquarium is located at 225 Baker Street in Atlanta, Georgia. Hours are Sunday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices for general admission are $29.50, $22.00 for children 3 to 12 and $22.50 for seniors 55 and older. Call 404-581-4000.

Visit Zoo Atlanta and See the Pandas in Georgia

Take the family to the zoo. Zoo Atlanta's cuddle giant pandas will delight any family. Children will also enjoy the petting zoo, and interactive activites at the zoo. For example, they can prepare a meal for an animal by mixing the ingredients in an area near the petting zoo. The Living Treehouse is also exciting, as families watch birds fly overhead or sometimes even almost close enough to touch. The African birds in the living treehouse represent colorful birds from the African Rainforest. Zoo Atlanta , 800 Cherokee Ave. is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving when the Zoo is closed. Free parking is available. Call 404-624-5600 for more information.

Sample Coca Cola at the World of Coca Cola Museum

The World of Coca Cola is a museum and attraction devoted to Coca Cola, which calls Atlanta home. Learn about the origin of Coca Cola. Browse the extensive Coca Cola collector's items and watch a 4D movie dedicated to coke. Unlike a 3D movie, 4D movies allow movie-goers to feel the special effects from the movie. Families can also watch Coca Cola being made in a bottling line. After touring the World of Coca Cola, visitors can taste different Coke products from all over the world. The World of Coca Cola is located at 121 Baker Street in Atlanta, Ga. The hours of operation vary, but the World of Coca Cola is open every day except for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tickets for the World of Coca Cola are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 55 and up, and $9 for children 3 to 12.Call 1-800-676-2653 for more information.

See these Atlanta attractions and others buy purchasing a City Pass. For only $69 one person can enter six Atlanta attractions. It would cost $119 to buy the same six tickets separately. Attractions available through City Pass include:

• The Georgia Aquarium
• Zoo Atlanta
• The World of Coca Cola
• Inside CNN
• and two optional tickets

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Tank at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta

Display at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgi