Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Atlanta

"The city’s preeminent park, Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta is the perfect place to job, walk or just chill on the green grass. The park has a pristine pond, a huge running track, sprawling jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks and more. The real treat is spending the day strolling through this bucolic oasis in the middle of Atlanta and admiring the many dogwood trees, crepe murtles and azaleas planted throughout."

"Play in the ParkTruly experience The City in the Forest with a walk or bike ride through Piedmont Park, home to Atlanta Botanical Garden and Lake Clara Meer. Whether you are going to a festival, taking a sunset stroll or walking your pooch to the dog park, this is the place to be on a beautiful day."

"A visit to Piedmont Park is one of the best things to do with kids in Atlanta. From its playgrounds to its pool, the park offers plenty of fun activities for your whole tribe. In summer, you may have a splash in its family-friendly pool."

"Over 35 acres just east of Downtown Atlanta, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park is dotted with places tied to Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement in Atlanta. By the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change you can pay your respects at the tomb of MLK and his wife Coretta Scott King, which sits at the centre of a reflecting pool, with an eternal flame burning close by."

"You can’t talk about Atlanta without mentioning its significance to the Civil Rights Movement, and Martin Luther King Jr. played a major role in that. His “park” celebrates his legacy with museums, monuments, archives, resource centers and other important and informative places of interest regarding his life and his cause. The centerpiece of the park is the tomb of Dr. King and his wife."

"Center for Non-Violent Social Change honors Dr. King's life and reflects love, justice and peace. Both Dr. and Mrs. King's remains are housed in a crypt on the grounds, with an eternal flame. Freedom Hall houses a foyer displaying African art and exhibits paying homage to Rosa, Parks, Mahatma Gandhi and the Kings."

"One of Atlanta's best museums, the Atlanta History Center was originally founded in 1926 by a group of Atlantans dedicated to, well, preserving their city's history. The Center, as we know it today, came to fruition in the 1990s as a way of highlighting the political and cultural history of Atlanta and the surrounding region. Unsurprisingly, there's an impressive collection of Civil War art and artifacts here (including Cyclorama: The Big Picture, a painting that measures 49-feet tall by 371-feet long), along with written commentary on the Native American history of Georgia and lighter, more pop-culture-adjacent topics like Folk Art."

"History comes to life at the Atlanta History Center, with its captivating Southern folk art and Civil War exhibitions. As you explore the center, spend some time checking out their guided tours and special monthly programming. Plus, hit its top attractions, like the Centennial Olympic Games Museum."

"The center includes the Atlanta History Museum, the Cyclorama, the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, two historic homes (the Swan House and the Smith Family Farm), a research center and 33 acres of gardens."

"Address: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta offers hours of hands-on fun and an unparalleled educational experience for kids. This kid-friendly paradise has exhibits exploring informative topics ranging from science and nutrition to creativity and engineering."

"275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NWATL, GA 30313(404) 659-5437. From engineering to nutrition, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta features a wide range of exhibitions for curious kiddos. For a memorable visit, allow your children to show their paintings and creativity in the charming art studio."

"Little Nancy Creek is a beautiful wooded park along Nancy Creek near Brookhaven. LNCP is a small neighborhood park, but here are a lot of amenities within its 5 acres!"

"Located on the southern edge of Midtown and towering to a height of 1,024 feet, the Bank of America building is the tallest in Georgia, the 6th tallest in the country, and 9th tallest in the world. It was completed in 1992 after only 14 months of construction. The open-lattice structure supporting the spire illuminates at night, and if that wasn't impressive enough, the spire is covered in 23-karat gold leaf."

"At 55 stories and 1,023 feet tall, the Bank of America Plaza has been the city's tallest building since its construction in 1982. Recognizable by both its postmodern Art Deco style, reminiscent of the Empire State Building, and its gold-leaf covered, 90-foot spire, the structure was designed by the same Connecticut-based firm responsible for New York's Central Park Zoo."

"Bank of America Plaza stands at 1,023 feet above the ground making it the tallest building in Atlanta city since its completion in 1992. It ranks as the 11th tallest building in the US. The building has 55 floors above the ground, 24 elevators, and 1251 parking spaces."

"Although it’s been more than 150 years since the Civil War ended, and a woman holds the second-highest office in the land, the history lessons taught in school still predominantly derive from the perspective of white European males, beginning with Christopher Columbus. But just down Auburn Ave from The King Center, the APEX Museum is dedicated to emphasizing the contributions that Black Americans have made throughout history by telling our nation’s story from their eyes. Dive into the horrifying realities of the African Holocaust during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, discover Atlanta’s first African American-owned businesses, admire the accomplishments of chemist Alice Ball, and so much more when you visit APEX."

"675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW Suite 3118, Atlanta, GA 30310-2096+1 678-856-4991[email protected]http://ancientafricanhistorymuseum.com. At the Ancient African History Museum, we aspire to bring the hidden history of Africa to life!. As a small museum, we focus on prehistoric through medieval periods of African history."

"The African-American Panoramic Experience Museum shares the story of African and African-American history and culture. There are different exhibits, artifacts, and presentations across many different eras in history. You’ll find things that date back to ancient African civilizations back to 5500 B.C."

"Designed around a monumental arch, the museum’s permanent exhibitions explore aspects of Georgia history from its founding to the present day. There are also several rotating special programs: see details of current and upcoming exhibitions. Open Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm."

"You might find yourself transported from Atlanta to Rome when you step under the Millennium Gate Museum!. This fantastic arch is located near Atlantic Station so you can get some shopping done while you’re in this area."

"This triumphal arch celebrates Georgia's history, legendary families and peaceful accomplishments with a 12,000-square-foot gallery and several period rooms. Open M-Sa 10 am-5 pm."

"One of Atlanta's best museums, the Atlanta History Center was originally founded in 1926 by a group of Atlantans dedicated to, well, preserving their city's history. The Center, as we know it today, came to fruition in the 1990s as a way of highlighting the political and cultural history of Atlanta and the surrounding region. Unsurprisingly, there's an impressive collection of Civil War art and artifacts here (including Cyclorama: The Big Picture, a painting that measures 49-feet tall by 371-feet long), along with written commentary on the Native American history of Georgia and lighter, more pop-culture-adjacent topics like Folk Art."

"History comes to life at the Atlanta History Center, with its captivating Southern folk art and Civil War exhibitions. As you explore the center, spend some time checking out their guided tours and special monthly programming. Plus, hit its top attractions, like the Centennial Olympic Games Museum."

"The center includes the Atlanta History Museum, the Cyclorama, the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, two historic homes (the Swan House and the Smith Family Farm), a research center and 33 acres of gardens."

"These cookie sellers have built an empire capitalizing on late-night sweets cravings and the ease of dessert delivery. The shops around Atlanta have cookies warm and ready for every situation. Insomnia might even bring a bottle of chocolate milk in the order, if asked politely enough."

"Insomnia Cookies delivers fresh and delicious cookies until 3 a.m. every night of the week. You can even follow your delivery order with the convenient Cookie Tracker."

"This unique ice cream is frozen using only liquid nitrogen, making it a really cool and cold treat. They have traditional and fun flavors, including bubble gum, cake batter, cinnamon, maple, root beer and white chocolate, or you can add mix-ins to make your own delicious combinations. Downtown, Johns Creek and Sandy Springs."

"As the name suggests, Sub Zero Ice Cream is special because its ice cream is made using liquid nitrogen for the freezing process!. This process creates a rich, dense ice cream that is unique to this technique. They’ve put a focus on customizable flavors, stop by the shop and create your own ice cream concoction today!"

"This flash-frozen ice cream is created using liquid nitrogen, which is found in the air we breathe. And the founders take the idea of science in the kitchen seriously—they even offer classroom demos and have a song about the Periodic Table on their homepage. Whatever the science behind this ice cream, it's good."

"Chase Medlin, the former head brewer of Twain’s Brewpub and Billiards in Decatur, opened Contrast Artisan Ales in Chamblee in 2018. The brewery is located on Peachtree Road with an outdoor space out front. Some brews have hip-hop references, including the Boom Bap double dry-hopped IPA and the Hypnotize Biggie stout."

"Brewmaster Chase Medlin, the man behind Slow Pours Brewing, Twains and Locomotions, has opened another spot to get your ale on: Contrast Artisan Ales. Menu faves-to-be: Double Dry-hopped Fever Dream DIPA w/ Citra. The new brewpub is located in Chamblee, a short distance from Lowes home improvement."

"Does your other favorite new brewery also have its own library?. If not, you can still support them but you’ll have the best chance to put those brain cells back in place at Bold Monk. The 8.5% ABV dark doppelbock lager Ressurrector is also a strong pull for fall season."

"1737 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW suite d-1, Atlanta, GA 30318. This Westside brewery makes a Belgian Quad in a can. Seriously, who does that?!"

"This gem is located between Virginia-Highland and Midtown, right by Piedmont Park. Park Tavern offers a crazy variety of food. You won’t mistake their sushi for Japanese quality, but you can’t complain with half off after 9pm."