Atlanta is the bustling transportation hub of the Southeastern United States - and if you're passing through, I'd recommend you stick around for a few days to see what the city has to offer! Situated in the rolling green hills at the base of the Appalachian Mountains, the city is ideally located for day trips out into nature, while its metropolitan heart is rich with culture and - you guessed it! - plenty of fun activities for the whole family.
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1. Have the kids ever seen a movie under the big night sky? Spend an evening at the Starlight Six Drive-In! Admission is $7 for adults, but kids nine and under are just $1, and every show is a double feature: plenty of silver screen for your buck! You're welcome to bring in your own food (we're all tired of $100 popcorn and soda, right?) so turn your car around and have a picnic in the trunk!
2. Speaking of stars...Atlanta's Fernbank Science Center is home to one of the largest telescopes in the country dedicated to public education and viewing. Stop by on a Thursday or Friday after dark for free public observations (weather permitting, of course - give them a call first). If the kids leave all starry-eyed, check in with the Georgia Tech Observatory - they offer sporadic public observation nights as well.
3. Remember the 1996 Olympics? That was Atlanta! Be sure to pay a visit to the 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park. There's plenty of space to stage your own family olympics (perfect if you've all been cooped up in the car for hours), plus the park features lots of family fun and live events many days out of the week: check the website for schedules. The Fountain of the Rings, the world's largest interactive fountains and one of the most photographed landmarks in Georgia, sits at the center of the park; shows run four times a day, 365 days a year.
Bonus! Atlanta resident Sue Rodman is the genius behind Field Trips with Sue, a fantastic, award-winning blog about things to do with kids in and around Atlanta. Click through for lots more ideas (including events going on during your trip), and check out her book, "100+ Free Things to Do in Atlanta", too.
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