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Things To Do in Atlanta as a Family
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items Activities, places to go, restuarants, events, and all of the best activities for families in Atlanta and the surrounding areas.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Shopping
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Huge outdoor park with tons of festivals and races, including an epic fourth of July road race.
Piedmont Park
Home of the 1996 Olympics and full of great museums and insets for families to explore!
Centennial Olympic Park
Year round fun filled with hiking trails and a really awesome annual Christmas village!
Stone Mountain Park
A magical experience year round and a must visit during the winter holidays when a beautiful light show fills the night!
Atlanta Botanical Garden
A great high point view!
Stone Mountain Park
A beautiful riverside board walk to walk, scooter or bike ride along. The Chattahoochee is beautiful and scenic and full of wildlife that you can enjoy while you get some exercise in!
Roswell Riverwalk Boardwalk
Spend a half a day floating down the Chattahoochee at one of the many hop on/hop off locations in the Atlanta areas!
Shoot the Hooch
A great spot for families of all ages! It's located on the boardwalk and has a never ending stream of events. Grab a membership or just pop in for the day!
Chattahoochee Nature Center
A great family theme park with rides and a water park for guests of all ages. There are Halloween and Christmas activities as well!
Six Flags Over Georgia
A historic civil war site to visit for its beauty and historical significance, as well as great hiking!
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Restaurants
Favorite restaurants, wine bars, breweries, etc.
A great brewery in the heart of downtown Roswell, Atlanta. They have an awesome outdoor space with two stories. The bottome has food trucks, live music and is both family and dog friendly! Check out the upstairs for cocktails and access to Canton street!
Gate City Brewing Company
The best wine bar in East Cobb! It's small but make sure you ask for Paul - he knows everything there is about wines and will send you out feeling like you know everything, too! Stop over at Seed for a delicious meal after!
Stem Wine Bar
A really fun, delicious and unique sushi fusion experience. The ambience is so cool and the menu is like nothing else. You will not want to leave and it will be a place you want to keep coming back to. The tuna flight is a life changing experience and the meat balls are not to be missed!
Monkey 68
A totally unique wine bar in Roswell. The building is so charming, as is the adorable outdoor seating area. The small menu is just right - make sure to order the charcuterie and hummus apps. And don't leave without trying the dessert board and homemade peanut butter cup! They have an amazing menu of international wines to taste - highly recommend the prosecco!
VIN25
The best Italian food in East Cobb, hands down. The short rib pasta is amazing and they make a mean dirty martini!
Osteria Mattone
The ultimate wine tasting bar in the heart of downtown Roswell. It features a card system where you pour your own wine tastes and can read and determine your own wine choices. A perfect girls night or date night spot!
Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room
Hands down the best restaurant in East Cobb. A unique menu that changes seasonally but maintains some classics. Highly recommend the hummus appetizer and the chicken schnitzel. Grab a seat at the bar for a delicious cocktail before your reservation!
Seed Kitchen & Bar
Shopping
The best shopping areas, outdoor venues. malls and stores!
The chicest and most charming little boutique in the heart of East Cobb. They offer unique pieces you won't find anywhere else as well as their own in-house line!
Willow Park Boutique
The sweetest high-end childrens boutique in East Cobb. It's located in Papermill Village and offers up a delightful assortment of children's clothing and accessories at a variety of price ranges.
The Orange Iris
The best shopping destination in the heart of East Cobb! Recently remodeled, it is filled with brands such as Lululemon and Warby Parker and fun restaurants like Tin Lizzy's and Peachstate Pizza. A green space rounds out the center allowing for events and family time.
Avenue East Cobb
The ultimate outdoor shopping mall in Alpharetta. It's size and beauty cannot be beat! It has almost every store and restaurant you can think of and ample parking to boot! The beautiful residences surrounding it onlyl help add to the atmostphere. Make sure to check it out at Christmas when they turn the center green area into an ice skating rink!
Avalon
A unique downtown outdoor shopping mall that makes you feel like you're in an urban oasis. It has a great mix of stores and restaurants and that also give you a cozy enclave feel.
Atlantic Station
An absolute must visit in Atlanta! The most adorable market!
Lucy's Market: Atlanta's best market and gifts
Arts & Entertainment
The best aquarium in the world, literally. It's truly amazing! You can spend an entire day ahead, but plan ahead! Book your ticket and entrance time at least a week in advance and make sure to buy your parking at the same time!
Georgia Aquarium
A totally unique experience for the soda lover (or not?!) You learn the history and can taste flavors from around the world. It's integrative and hands on. It's not an all day thing, so make sure to check out some other fun things that are walking distance and make sure to preplan parking in the garage!
World of Coca-Cola
A really cool and unique experience for families. It's got classics we all know from childhood and new favorites that your kids will love, as well as mini shows to enjoy!
Center For Puppetry Arts
A beautiful old style theater in the heart of downtown Atlanta! There are amazing shows and concerts constantly coming to town - everything from Frozen and Legally Blonde to Dancing with the Stars to your favorite musical artists.
Fox Theatre
This has become my favorite outdoor venue in Atlanta. We have gone to shows with just adults and as a whole family. It's kid-friendly, has great sound carrying and is easy to navigate. Getting in and out is not hard and the food is great!
Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
This is meant for younger children, but is a great way to spend half a day using your imagination! Make sure to plan ahead and book your ticket time and read the rules about what can and cannot be brought in.
Children's Museum of Atlanta
A beautiful way to learn about Atlanta's rich history in a stunning environment!
Atlanta History Center
A must see for any college football fan located in Atlanta. Check out all of the memorabilia and interactive exhibits!
College Football Hall of Fame