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The APEX Museum(0km)

Atlanta

The APEX MuseumVisit the Yates and Milton Drug Store, one of Atlanta's first Black owned businesses. Listen to the stories of early African American pioneers in Atlanta and learn all about the powerful Black Families that helped to make Atlanta great.

CNN Studio Tour(0km)

Atlanta

CNN Studio TourThe tour offers a dramatic look at the history of the CNN News Group Networks, their coverage of the events that shape our world and state-of-the art studios responsible for bringing the news to over one billion people around the globe.

The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site(1km)

Atlanta

The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic SiteThe Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site includes a number of facilities that are operated in partnership with the National Park Service, Ebenezer Baptist Church and The King Center. Within these facilities the visitor can learn about Dr. King's life and and his..

Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta(2km)

Atlanta

Imagine It! The Children's Museum of AtlantaThe mission of Imagine It! The ChildrenÃ¢ÂÂs Museum of Atlanta is to create environments and activities where young children experience the power of imagination and the pure delight of learning with each other and with grown-ups.

Georgia Aquarium(2km)

Atlanta

Georgia AquariumWith more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more aquatic life than found in any other aquarium, you are sure to see things youÃ¢ÂÂve never seen before! The Georgia Aquarium promises wonder and excitement around every corner.

High Museum of Art(4km)

Atlanta

High Museum of ArtFrom a stately home on Peachtree Street to its current award-winning buildings in a spectacular setting, the Museum become the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States with its renowned collection of classic and contemporary art and renowned architecture by..

Zoo Atlanta(5km)

Atlanta

Zoo AtlantaAnimal keeper talks, training demonstrations, fun shows, animal encounters and more!

Six Flags Over Georgia(17km)

Austell

Six Flags Over GeorgiaOf course, we have gravity-defying thrill rides like Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. But the fact is, we have just about every kind of ride for every kind of rider. From towering coasters to family-pleasers, like a classic carousel, we've got you covered.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area(26km)

Atlanta

Chattahoochee River National Recreation AreaTake a solitary walk to enjoy natures display, raft leisurely through the rocky shoals with friends, fish the misty waters as the sun comes up, or have a picnic on a Sunday afternoon. Experience your Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

American Adventures(29km)

Marietta

American AdventuresWelcome to American Adventures, a kid's Birthday Party and Attraction paradise conveniently located just north of Atlanta. A day at American Adventure is packed with fun rides, but we also have special celebrations, family events, and seasonal festivities, just to make sure..

Andretti Indoor Karting(31km)

Roswell

Andretti Indoor KartingIn November 2004, racing champions Mario, Michael and John Andretti purchased what had been known as the Andretti Speed Lab in Roswell, Georgia. The famed family made over $1 million in renovations that extensively improved the entertainment facility.

Chattahoochee Nature Center(33km)

Roswell

Chattahoochee Nature CenterThe Chattahoochee Nature Center is different each and every day - you never know what you will find out on the trails or what some of the resident animals will be doing. In addition to our trails and animals, CNC has many exciting activities to take part in.

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf(33km)

Duluth

Pirate's Cove Adventure GolfCome experience why this facility was named "Best in Atlanta" by the Atlanta Journal and the "Best Miniature Golf Course" by the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce. NOW NEWLY REMODELED! Last year, our pirate crew completely remodeled a majority of our holes and..

Kennesaw Mountain NBP(38km)

Kennesaw

Kennesaw Mountain NBPMonday, June 27, 1864, when some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign occurred here. Preserved are historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and monuments.

Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum(64km)

Cartersville

Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science MuseumTellus will occupy more than 120,000 square feet and feature galleries devoted to minerals, fossils, transportation technology, and hands-on science experiences. Tellus will also house the only fully digital planetarium in North Georgia regularly open to the public.

High Falls State Park(64km)

Jackson

High Falls State ParkPark visitors can enjoy the scenic waterfall on the Towaliga River and hike to the remaining grist mill foundation. A campground, picnic areas and canoe rental are also available. This pretty park in middle Georgia is conveniently located near I-75 and makes a restful side..

Fort Yargo State Park(67km)

Winder

Fort Yargo State ParkFort Yargo offers a fun camping, hiking and fishing experience. The park surrounds Marbury Creek Reservoir, a 260-acre lake with a swimming beach, fishing areas and boat ramps.

Kangaroo Conservation Center(76km)

Dawsonville

Kangaroo Conservation CenterWe are dedicated to the preservation of kangaroo species thru captive breeding and public education. Currently exhibiting over 300 kangaroos of 9 species. ALL VISITORS MUST BE 5 YEARS OLD MINIMUM AGE FOR ADMITTANCE

Rome Area History Museum(86km)

Rome

Rome Area History Museum

Gold City Corral and Carriage Company(94km)

Dahlonega

Gold City Corral and Carriage CompanyOne Hour, Two Hour & Half Day rides are a great way to satisfy your sense of adventure. Beginners are advised to start off on a gentle One Hour Ride. It's our most tame trip which travels through scenic mountain trails.

Liechty's Butts Mill Farm(107km)

Pine Mountain

Liechty's Butts Mill FarmButts Mill Farm has it all. History, Beauty and wholesome family fun. At Butts Mill Farm you'll enjoy world class miniature golf. A 34ft. inflatable tiger slide, water slide, horseback riding and hay rides... That's just a few of the over 20 activities you can do daily.

Gold n Gem Grubbin(111km)

Cleveland

Gold n Gem GrubbinHere at Gold n Gem Grubbin you can pan for gold and screen for gemstones in our convenient sluices sitting comfortably under shade trees with a view of our 7 acre lake. Our trained staff will teach you the art of gold panning just like the old timers did it!

Starcadia Entertainment Park(114km)

Macon

Starcadia Entertainment ParkA six acre entertainment park for all the family. Attractions include: Batting cages, bumper boats, three go-cart tracks, 18-hole miniature golf course, rock climbing wall, trampoline-bungee jump, kiddie swing and pavilion area for picnics are the outside attractions.

Museum of Arts and Sciences(114km)

Macon

Museum of Arts and SciencesA visit to the Museum of Arts and Sciences is like a trip around the world! Where else can you see works of fine art, observe animals that live in tropical forests, study the culture of different civilizations, and even explore the wonders of outer space, all at one..

Fort Mountain State Park(117km)

Chatsworth

Fort Mountain State ParkSituated in the Chattahoochee National Forest close to the Cohutta Wilderness area, this park offers a variety of outdoor activities. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in northern Georgia.

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway(122km)

Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge Scenic RailwayNestled in the mountains of Georgia in the Chattahoochee National Forest, historic Blue Ridge awaits you and your family. Our regular 4 hour, 26 mile round trip winds along the beautiful Toccoa River for one hour in vintage climate controlled or open air railcars.

Watson Mill Bridge State Park(122km)

Comer

Watson Mill Bridge State ParkKnown as one of the most picturesque state parks in Georgia, Watson Mill Bridge contains the longest covered bridge in the state, spanning 229 feet across the South Fork River.

Cool River Tubing Company(122km)

Helen

Cool River Tubing CompanyTake a river tubing trip down the scenic Chattahoochee, or play all day on our wonderful waterslide. All of our tube trips include your tube, U.S. Coast Guard approved life preserver, a shuttle service and a relaxing float through the scenic alpine village of Helen, GA.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame(124km)

Macon

Georgia Music Hall of FameThe museum features permanent and changing exhibits that include music, video, memorabilia, instruments, performance costumes and more. Over 450 artists are represented in the exhibits.

Anniston Museum of Natural History(128km)

Anniston

Anniston Museum of Natural HistoryExplore the wilds of Africa, the wonders of the North American wilderness, and the mysteries of 2,000 year old mummies in the seven fascinating exhibit halls of the Anniston Museum of Natural History.

Ocmulgee National Monument(128km)

Macon

Ocmulgee National MonumentOcmulgee National Monument is a memorial to the relationship of people and natural resources in this corner of North America. We preserve a continuous record of human life in the Southeast from the earliest times to the present, there is evidence here of more than 12,000..

The Ty Cobb Museum(131km)

Royston

The Ty Cobb MuseumThe mission of the Ty Cobb Museum is to foster education and understanding of the greatest baseball hitter of all time, Tyrus Raymond Cobb. The museum fosters education and understanding of baseball and Ty Cobb by providing art and memorabilia, film, video, books and..

Berman Museum of World History(134km)

Anniston

Berman Museum of World HistoryFeaturing more than 8000 artifacts, Berman Museum of World History offers a unique opportunity to view ancient treasures and objects from all over the world.

Fun World(138km)

Young Harris

Fun WorldWelcome to Fun World at Fieldstone, North Georgia's favorite Family Fun spot! Here you will find something for everyone in the family! At Fun World you can have a fun and safe experience with great games and fantastic pizza in a wholesome family atmosphere. Come join..

Museum of Aviation(142km)

Warner Robins

Museum of AviationThe Museum of Aviation, now the second largest museum in the United States Air Force. Displaying 93 aircraft and hundreds of exhibits on a beautiful 51 acre site, the museum has grown into a significant exhibit, education and cultural center drawing more than 500,000..

Little River Canyon National Preserve(144km)

Fort Payne

Little River Canyon National PreserveLittle River is unique because it flows for most of its length atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Forested uplands, waterfalls, canyon rims and bluffs, pools, boulders, and sandstone cliffs offer settings for a variety of recreational activities.

Horseshoe Bend NMP(148km)

Daviston

Horseshoe Bend NMPIn the spring of 1814, General Andrew Jackson and an army of 3,300 men attacked 1,000 Upper Creek warriors on the Tallapoosa River. There is an indoor visitor center, and lots of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking and fishing.

Coca Cola Space Science Center(152km)

Columbus

Coca Cola Space Science CenterCCSSC has four major components, first is the interactive lobby displays with seven flight simulators, next is the Omnisphere Theater Planetarium, the third is the Mead Observatory and finally there is the Challenger Learning Center, where you can fly a simulated space..

National Civil War Naval Museum(152km)

Columbus

National Civil War Naval MuseumVisit the original Confederate warships in the collection, featuring some of the rarest and most significant Civil War artifacts in the nation, and reconstructed ships in which you can feel how it must have been to live and work.

Museum of East Alabama(154km)

Opelika

Museum of East AlabamaThe museum now houses over 5,000 artifacts including both 19th, and 20th century local, state and general history items.

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park(155km)

Fort Oglethorpe

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military ParkIn 1863, Union and Confederate forces fought for control of Chattanooga, the gateway to the deep south. Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the nations first, was created in 1890 to preserve and commemorate these battlefields.

Tennessee Valley Railroad (158km)

Chattanooga

Tennessee Valley Railroad The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is proud to offer a wide variety of rides to suit your needs. For a quick trip, our Missionary Ridge Local takes only 55 minutes but packs all sorts of excitement from a ride through a Civil War era tunnel to a guided tour of our..

Ruby Falls (164km)

Chattanooga

Ruby Falls Anticipation builds, the temperature drops, a cool fresh breeze surrounds you as you are immersed in darkness. There is the thunderous sound of water splashing directly in front of you, and you feel an invigorating mist. Suddenly, there is light, your attention is drawn..

Surfside Water Park(164km)

Auburn

Surfside Water ParkSurfside water park features a 450,000 gallon wave pool, lazy river, 4 body flumes, 2 speed slides and a new 5000 sq. ft kiddies area, and much more! Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in Alabama.

Tennessee Aquarium (166km)

Chattanooga

Tennessee Aquarium The Chattanooga skyline features six magnificent peaks that top the Tennessee Aquarium's River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings. River Journey is the original Aquarium building and features stunning freshwater creatures and habitats from around the world. Visitors can..

Chattanooga Riverboat Company(167km)

Chattanooga

Chattanooga Riverboat CompanyWelcome to the pride of the South and one of the best Chattanooga attractions the Southern Belle Riverboat! Take a great Chattanooga cruise along the scenic Tennessee River while enjoying one of our fabulous dinner cruises, daily lunch cruises or daytime sightseeing..

Creative Discovery Museum(167km)

Chattanooga

Creative Discovery MuseumThe Creative Discovery Museum is recognized as one of the premier hands-on children's museums in the region. Gather the young and young-at-heart and make plans now to visit us at Creative Discovery Museum. Whether it's for a couple of hours or a whole day, time spent at the..

Andersonville National Historic Site(174km)

Andersonville

Andersonville National Historic SiteFrom the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom, American prisoners of war have endured untold hardships, and shown tremendous courage. Andersonville NHS commemorates the sacrifices of these brave Americans.

Russell Cave National Monument(181km)

Bridgeport

Russell Cave National MonumentFor more than 10,000 years, Russell Cave was home to prehistoric peoples. Russell Cave provides clues to the daily lifeways of early North American inhabitants dating from 6500 B.C. to 1650 A.D. The cave shelter archaeological site contains the most complete record of..

Gold City Gem Mine(186km)

Franklin

Gold City Gem MineOpen to the public, Gem mining, Gold Panning, Rock Shop and Jewlery Store. Home of the 1061 carat Sapphire featured in People Weekly, Disney Adventure and Rock and Gem Magazines. After mining, bring your rough stones in to our on-site professional jeweler for free..

The Factory(186km)

Franklin

The FactoryFun for kids of all ages, the Fun Factory is the place for games, mini golf, bowling, go-carts, laser tag, big screen TVs, party rooms, great restaurants and more. Plus, there's even an area with fun just for the little kids. ThereÃ¢ÂÂs something for everyone to enjoy.

Tuskegee Airmen NHS(191km)

Tuskegee

Tuskegee Airmen NHSIn the 1940's Tuskegee, Alabama became home to a "military experiment" to train America's first African-American military pilots. In time the "experiment" became known as the Tuskegee Experience and the participants as the Tuskegee Airmen.

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site(191km)

Plains

Jimmy Carter National Historic SiteJimmy and Rosalynn Carter learned the importance of hard work, honesty, virtue, love and mercy in the quaint, rural town of Plains, Georgia. Working as full partners, the Carters have dedicated their lives to peace, human rights and public service throughout the world.

Historic Westville(193km)

Lumpkin

Historic WestvilleWestville is a living history museum which depicts an 1850 west Georgia village...We have created Westville so that you can experience a community in the twenty-first century similar to the ones in which our ancestors lived in the middle of the nineteenth century.

Old MacDonald's Petting Zoo(194km)

Woodville

Old MacDonald's Petting ZooOld MacDonald's Petting Zoo offers "hands on" petting and feeding of domestic and exotic animals and birds. We have farm animals and birds commonly found throughout North America as well as some from far-away places like Central and South America, Australia, and China.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad(202km)

Bryson City

Great Smoky Mountains RailroadUpward of 200,000 passengers enjoy the scenery each year aboard the excursion trains. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is truly spectacular with 53 miles of track, two tunnels and 25 bridges.

Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum(202km)

Birmingham

Barber Vintage Motorsports MuseumThe collection now has over 1000 vintage and modern motorcycles and as well as a substantial collection of Lotus and other racecars. Great idea if you're looking for fun places to go with kids in Alabama.

The Museum(212km)

Greenwood

The MuseumThe Museum has over 30,000 artifacts in their collections, ranging from fossils to oriental textiles. Imagination is the only thing limiting how this rich resource can help educators in the classroom. A tour of the exhibits can stimulate creative writing, scientific..

Cherokee Fun Park(214km)

Cherokee

Cherokee Fun ParkIf you fancy blazing around the corners of one of our state-of-the-art go-cart tracks, splashing and bumping friends in our gigantic playboat pool, or picking a slower pace by playing through one of our newly renovated miniature golf courses

Cherokee Bear Zoo(214km)

Cherokee

Cherokee Bear ZooHome and natural habitat for the Black Bear. Although it is rare to see them in the wild, we offer a first hand observation of these beautiful creatures. Feed them and watch them do tricks for you. Also you will observe many other native wild animals, such as Raccoons,..

Mine Shaft Extreme & Adventure (214km)

Cherokee

Mine Shaft Extreme & Adventure Mineshaft/ADVENTURE A family oriented , map-guided treasure hunt, through a simulated very old mineshaft. Lot's of surprises around each corner.and A treasure opportunity for our young explorers!

Museum of George Washington(215km)

Birmingham

Museum of George WashingtonThe Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington collection focuses on art and artifacts from the colonial period through 1865. The collection contains paintings, letters, furniture, porcelain, glassware, silver, jewelry, busts and more.

Ruffner Mountain Nature Center(217km)

Birmingham

Ruffner Mountain Nature CenterOn our 1,011 acre forested urban nature center and certified wildlife habitat, we offer educational programs, weekend activities, and over 11 miles of footpaths for hiking and birding.

Greenville Zoo(219km)

Greenville

Greenville ZooEnjoy wildlife from around the world, including giraffes, orangutans, giant tortoises, lions and of course, everyone's favorites, Joy and Ladybird, the elephants. Visit the popular Reptile Building, which houses lizards, frogs, turtles and snakes. This 10-acre facility is..

Birmingham Zoo(220km)

Birmingham

Birmingham ZooThe Birmingham Zoo is Alabama's most popular attraction, drawing more than 500,000 visitors annually. Approximately 750 animals of 250 species call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, kangaroos and endangered species from six continents.

Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark(222km)

Birmingham

Sloss Furnaces National Historic LandmarkSloss Furnaces produced iron for nearly 90 years, which gave rise to the city of Birmingham. Now recognized as a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces with its web of pipes and tall smokestacks offers us a glimpse into the great industrial past of the South and our..

The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts(223km)

Montgomery

The Montgomery Museum of Fine ArtsFor seventy years, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts has been a showcase for the visual arts in Central Alabama. A primary focus of the Museum's mission is collecting and preserving works by some of history's best known, and some of our region's best loved artists.

The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame(225km)

Birmingham

The Alabama Jazz Hall of FameThe museum honors great jazz artists with ties to the state of Alabama. While furnishing educational information, the museum is also a place for entertainment. Exhibits convey the accomplishments of the likes of Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, and the music that made them..

The National Science Center(226km)

Augusta

The National Science CenterThe only science center dedicated to exciting students across the nation about math, science, and technology. Here, math and science are not lifeless, boring subjects to be approached with skepticism. Instead, they are fascinating areas of knowledge which are great fun to..

Heart of Dixie Railroad MuseumÃ¢ÂÂ(226km)

Calera

Heart of Dixie Railroad MuseumÃ¢ÂÂOur museum features operating standard gauge and narrow gauge trains, two restored depots, an indoor collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia, and an outdoor collection of railroad cars, locomotives, and cabooses.

Alabama Sports Hall of Fame(227km)

Birmingham

Alabama Sports Hall of FameThe ASHOF has over 5,000 sports artifacts elegantly displayed in the 33,000 square foot building. Out of ESPN's list of the top 100 athletes of the century, five out of the top fifteen greatest ever are in the ASHOF: Jesse Owens, Hank Aaron, Joe Louis, Willie Mays, and Carl..

Birmingham Museum of Art(227km)

Birmingham

Birmingham Museum of ArtMore than 17,000 objects represent a rich panorama of cultures, including Asian, European, American, African, Pre-Columbian, and Native American. Highlights include the Museum's collection of Asian art, considered the finest and most comprehensive in the Southeast.

McWane Science Center(227km)

Birmingham

McWane Science CenterA nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium.

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute(227km)

Birmingham

Birmingham Civil Rights InstituteThe Birmingham Civil Rights Institute documents the struggle of African-American citizens in Birmingham (BCRI) to become full participants in the city's government and business community.

Alabama Constitution Village(228km)

Huntsville

Alabama Constitution VillageCivil War soldiers, a talking tree and whimmy diddles, see them all at the EarlyWorks Museums - Alabama Constitution Village, the Historic Huntsville Depot and EarlyWorks Childrens History Museum.