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 Georgia Aquarium
A $250 million gift to the Atlanta Metro Area from Home Depot co-founder, Bernie Marcus, this amazing attraction has already surpassed 3 million visitors since it opened in November 2005. We are the world’s largest hosting more than 100,000 animals and 500 species. www.georgiaaquarium.org
 Zoo Atlanta
Located just minutes from Downtown Metro Atlanta in historic Grant Park, the zoo features 700 specimens, representing more than 200 species of animals from unique destinations such as the African plains and Asian forests America. 404–624-5600.
Big Creek Greenway
A 12-foot wide concrete path that meanders through the deciduous woods along Big Creek for 6.1 miles. An ideal setting for walking, jogging, inline roller blading, and biking. Dirt mountain bike trails are located on the east side of the creek 2/5 mile south of Webb Bridge Road. Daily, 8 a.m.–Dusk. 678-297-6100. www.alpharetta.ga.us
 Chattahoochee Nature Center
Chattahoochee Nature Center is the oldest and largest private, non-profit natural science learning center in the Southeast. This environmental sanctuary encompasses 30 species of native wildlife, 127 acres of native plants and gardens. The Nature Center grows more than 50% of the rare and endangered plant species found in Georgia in their gardens. Some of the gardens reflect Georgias Living Wetlands, depicting five different wetland habitats that are threatened throughout the State of Georgia. A Butterfly Garden, Bog Garden with carnivorous plants, river boardwalk and woodland trails add to the experience. A nature lovers paradise. Phone: 770-992-2055. Visit us on line at www.chattnaturecenter.com
 Chattahoochee River
Three National Parks Sites just minutes from downtown Atlanta offer a chance to get in touch with the great outdoors for the nature enthusiast. Island Ford Park, Powers Island Park and the East Palisade Park sites each offer different opportunities for visitors. 678-538-1200. www.nps.gov/chat
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
(Vickery Creek Unit) Like walking into an antebellum home, as you enter this area you are entering the home of the native people. Be sure to ask for your free booklet, Through the Eyes of the Cherokee, at the Roswell Visitors Center and explore this area via the Vickery Creek Covered Pedestrian Bridge.800-776-7935 or 770-399-8070; www.visitroswellga.com
 Gwinnett Gladiators
April -October. The ECHL conference champions play at the Arena at Gwinnett Center. Tickets, $10–$19; promotion nights are held almost weekly. www.gwinnettgladiators.com
 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Atlanta Metro area's themed dinner theatre with jousting knights, kings and princesses. 1-888-WE-JOUST. www.medievaltimes.com
The John Ripley Forbes Big Trees Forest Preserve
Big Trees Forest is a beautiful and unique 30-acre Sandy Springs Forest Preserve. It is designed and managed as a relaxing visual, mental and spiritual oasis in a protected tree, plant and wildlife sanctuary. The seemingly remote, semi-wilderness experience offers passive nature walks along 1-1/2 miles of walking trails. 770-673-0111. www.georgiatrails.com/trails/bigtrees.html
Stone Mountain Park
Highway 78 East Exit 8
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087
Phone: 1-800-317-2006 or 770-498-5690
THE Mountain of Family Adventures is Georgia’s #1 Attraction. Located on 3,200 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety of fun family activities and things to do with amazing attractions and fabulous festivals.
Stone Mountain's One-Day Adventure Pass offers unlimited use of all major Park attractions such as Summit Skyride, Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard, The Great Barn, and Scenic Railroad plus more for one full day. "Ride The Ducks" is not included on this pass and requires an additional fee.
Adults: $25.00 + tax
Children (ages 3-11): $20.00 + tax
Tickets are available individually to most attractions for $9.00 adults & $7.00 children (plus tax). Individual tickets for Ride The Ducks are $12.00 (plus tax) per person for ages 3 and up. Visit us on line at http://www.stonemountainpark.com/
 Town Turtles
“The Town Turtle” is a replica of the Eastern box turtle, which is indigenous to the region. These whimsically painted and themed turtles designed by local artist Jack Elrod are 56 inches tall by 49 inches wide and molded out of fiberglass. Find the turtles on many of the Sandy Springs street corners and shopping areas. For a list of names and locations call 770-730-5600 or www.visitsandysprings.org
Silver Comet Trail
 A recreational nature trail that begin in Cobb County and goes all the way to Alabama. Great for walkers, hikers, bicyclists, roller bladers, horses, and dog walkers, and is wheelchair accessible. 770-528-8840. www.prca.cobbcountyga.gov/silvercomet.htm
Six Flags Over Georgia
An icon of family entertainment throughout the Southeast, featuring GOLIATH, the tallest roller coaster in the Southeast. Austell. 770-948-9290. www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia
 Six Flags White Water May 24-September 14
One of the USA’s Top 10 water parks! Marietta. 770-948-9290. http://www.sixflags.com/whiteWater/
Boasting the largest pool in the Southeast. 1-1/2 acres of crystal clearwater surrounded by white, sandy beaches. Powder Springs. 770-943-5900. www.sunvalleybeach.com
 Sweetwater Creek State Park
This beautiful park features over 2,000 acres with Civil War ruins left from Sherman’s March through Georgia in 1864. Includes a Visitor Center and Museum, fishing, hiking trails, picnic facilities and playgrounds. 770-732-5871. www.gastateparks.org/info/sweetwater
West Pines Golf Club
Atlanta’s most affordable golf facility is a daily fee public course that offers private-club quality with 18 holes, 6,832 yards, par 71 with practice green and driving range. 678-391-1600.
 The Beach at Clayton County International Park
Atlanta’s day at the beach! Water slides, log roll attraction, 6-acre swimming lake and fountain, adventure kiddie pool, bike trails and picnic areas. The beach is open seasonally but the park is open year-round. 770-473-5425. www.thebeachccip.com  |
