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Ultimate Family Fun

The kids will have a ball in Atlanta. From puppets to roller coasters, kangaroos to dinosaurs, there is plenty to see and do for the whole family.

Day 1: Kids Downtown
Downtown Atlanta has lots to discover, especially for families

Morning:

Visit the Georgia Aquarium, where you can see more than 120,000 animals of 500 different species in more than 8 million gallons of marine and fresh water. The world's largest aquarium houses whale sharks, beluga whales, touch tanks, and a four D theatre perfect for all ages. 

Head to the NEW World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place™ in downtown Atlanta is the only place where you can explore the past, present and future of the world's best-known brand. See a 4-D movie experience, a fully operational bottling line and sample more than 70 Coca-Cola products around the world.

For younger kids:
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta is a museum where children can experience the power of imagination and the delight of learning. Primarily designed for ages two to eight, Imagine It! features hands-on, colorful exhibits and activities in which children look, listen, touch and explore.

For older kids:
For children four and older, the Inside CNN Atlanta Tour is an exciting way to discover how a newsroom operates. Listen to behind-the-scenes action of the actual newsroom, see what it takes to put a news broadcast together and even learn how the weather map works.

Insider's Tip: Don't spend your vacation time waiting. Make reservations beforehand for the 50 minute tour.

Walk through Centennial Olympic Park, the world's gathering place during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Today, the park features the popular Fountain of Rings and a wide variety of events including Fourth Saturday Family Fun Days, a free event with hands-on activities, April through September.

Insider's Tip: Music at Noon is a free concert series every Tuesday and Thursday during the warm months.

Lunch
Owned by media mogul Ted Turner, Ted's Montana Grill offers bison burgers, as well as regular hamburgers, with familiar toppings such as chili-cheese, grilled ham and the amusing Kitchen Sink.

Afternoon
Atlanta Cyclorama (info coming soon)

For Older Kids:

Guided tour of Oakland Cemetery where you can learn about Dying in the ninetheenth Century, Victorian Symbolysiom, Jewish Grounds, Women in Oakland and Civil War burial grounds. 

Evening

Evening Option #1: Between April and October, catch an Atlanta Braves baseball game. Arrive early at Turner Field and take advantage of activities such as pre-game pep rallies and posing for pictures with Scooby-Doo at Tooner Field. Test your hitting or throwing skills at Scout's Alley in the west pavilion or grab a bite to eat at the Chop House, situated right over the Braves bullpen.

Evening Option # 2: MedievMedieval Timesal Times castle is just North of Atlanta and offers an exciting evening of Jousting, Arabian Horses and Knights all fighting for the princess love.

Insider's Tip: Since you are allowed to bring in your own picnic, grab dinner at another Atlanta tradition on North Avenue, The Varsity, serving chili dogs, hamburgers and the signature Frosted Orange. Tables are located right inside the ballpark's entrance.

Evening Option #2: Experience Atlanta's indoor sports scene during the cooler months by attending an Atlanta Hawks basketball or Atlanta Thrashers hockey game at Philips Arena.

Day 2: Spending the Day Outside the Perimeter
You might hear locals joking about being outside the perimeter (OTP) versus inside. The actual perimeter is I-285, encircling the city. Take a trip OTP to one of the locations below for an action packed day.

With heart-pounding rides and thrilling attractions, Six Flags Over Georgia offers excitement for all ages. Nine roller coasters, including the Georgia Scorcher, one of the Southeast's tallest and fastest stand-up coasters; as well as Acrophobia with a 200-foot rotating tower drop; will propel you and your family through enough twists and turns to last you for weeks. Five new kids' rides, including the Wile E. Coyote Canyon Blaster and the recent enlargement of the kids' area will entertain little ones and the rest of the family.

OR:

Stone Mountain Park
With more than 3,300 acres of natural beauty, the park is a unique destination where families and friends can enjoy the outdoors while experiencing an exciting variety of attractions, entertainment and recreation. Travel back in time to the town of Crossroads to see what life may have been like in a 1870s Southern town. Crossroads includes the new Sky Hike, with wooden bridges, rope swings and vertical net bridges.  Crossroads features Georgia's only 4-D theater;; and live entertainment. Other attractions include the skylift to the top of Stone Mountain, the new Ride The Ducks Adventure, Scenic Railroad, Antebellum Plantation and more.

Stone Mountain Park dinner option:
Miss Katie's Sideboard is an attraction in itself with down-home, delicious Southern cooking. Tables revolve and get taller all by themselves and watch out for (literally) hand tossed rolls coming your way.

Day Three: Culture Kids
Atlanta abounds with culture for kids. From crafts to creations, creatures and critters, Atlanta's culture is entertaining for all.

Morning
Explore Midtown's Center for Puppetry Arts, featuring Jim Henson's collection and puppet shows, puppet-making and tours. Adult shows complement the children's performances, and the largest museum dedicated to the art of puppetry hosts famous puppets such as Pigs in Space from the Muppets and masks from The Lion King.

The Atlanta Botanical Garden has an amazing children's garden with special enclaves including the Laugh Garden, providing a space for little ones to wind through a maze beginning at a colorful caterpillar's mouth and ending at the Butterfly Pavilion. Dig for fossils at the Dinosaur Garden, learn about carnivorous plants in the Soggy Bog, and experience the singing stone at Rocky Pointe.

Lunch
Zoo Atlanta's Wild Planet café offers sandwiches, pizza, burgers, salads, wraps and more! Finish lunch just in time for the Gorilla feeding at 2pm!

 
Afternoon
Home to the world's largest dinosaurs, Fernbank Museum of Natural History is the largest natural history museum in the Southeast. Fernbank uses innovative exhibit design and programming to bring natural history to life through galleries and hands-on exhibits to stretch your imagination. The 315-seat IMAX theater provides a powerful film experience with unbelievable adventures showing in the afternoon and evening.

The Atlanta History Center in Buckhead is a world of exploration. The museum offers exhibits on regional history, and the historic Tullie Smith House teaches children the basic skills needed to operate an 1840s farm. Stroll through nature trails while searching for animal sculptures and visit the 1910 Swan House mansion. The center has special programming for families throughout the year.

Evening
ESPN Zone is the perfect place for kids of all ages. Giant screens to catch up on your favorite sports team, delicious food and a huge game area with hours of entertainment.  

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