Family days out in Georgia

There are so many fun places to go with kids in Georgia - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres - just take a look below, plenty of things to do with the children in GA.

Wild Adventures Theme Park
Valdosta
Wild Adventures Theme ParkA fantastic adventure theme park witha wide variety of attractions; including wild and exotic animals, amusement rides, and a variety of educational shows and concerts. The park's attractions are focused on the family and feature activities that are fun for both old and..
Six Flags Over Georgia
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.
Kangaroo Conservation Center
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
Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta
Zoo AtlantaAnimal keeper talks, training demonstrations, fun shows, animal encounters and more!
The Parks at Chehaw
Albany
The Parks at ChehawChehaw Wild Animal Park features natural habitat exhibits with native and exotic animals. Visitors can stroll our scenic boardwalks through the cypress swamps and see our many animal exhibits, such as: African Black Rhino, American Bald Eagles, Free Ranging Lemurs, Cheetah,..
Coca Cola Space Science Center
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..
The National Science Center
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..
Historic Westville
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.
Cool River Tubing Company
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.
The Ty Cobb Museum
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..
Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum
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.
The APEX Museum
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.
High Museum of Art
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..
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Savannah
Ships of the Sea Maritime MuseumShips of the Sea Maritime Museum, founded in 1966, exhibits ship models, paintings and maritime antiques, principally from the great era of Atlantic trade and travel between England and America during the 18th and 19th centuries.
St. Mary's Submarine Museum
Saint Marys
St. Mary's Submarine MuseumThe museum is a great place to learn about the "Silent Service". A wide variety of Submarine artifacts, memorabilia and information are available for viewing, and you can checkout the beautiful St Marys waterfront thru a real periscope.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame
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.
Museum of Arts and Sciences
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..
National Civil War Naval Museum
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 Aviation
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..
Inspiration Station Interactive Children's Museum
Albany
Inspiration Station Interactive Children's MuseumInspiration Station Interactive Children's Museum is a different kind of kids' museum, one where exploration, experimentation, and learning work hand in hand. Children and adults alike will enjoy interactive exhibits at a place where playing is essential to learning.
Rome Area History Museum
Rome
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
Atlanta
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of AtlantaThe mission of Imagine It! The Children’s 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.
Island Miniature Golf and Games
Savannah
Island Miniature Golf and GamesWe feature an awesome 18 Hole Miniature Golf Course, where you play through streams, ponds and rock hazards, just like the real thing! We also feature Bumper Go-Carts Batting Cages Moonwalk Bounce Arcade Fun Refreshments Private Party Room
American Adventures
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..
Fun World
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..
Gold City Corral and Carriage Company
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.
Andretti Indoor Karting
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.
Liechty's Butts Mill Farm
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.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
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..
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
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.
Kennesaw Mountain NBP
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.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
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.
The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site
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..
Ocmulgee National Monument
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..
Andersonville National Historic Site
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.
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
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.
Fort Pulaski
Savannah
Fort PulaskiThe Battle for Fort Pulaski in April 1862 marked a turning point in military history. It featured the first significant use of rifled cannons in combat. Explore the historic fort, or take a scenic nature walk. Spend a day fishing, kayaking, hiking, or bicycling. Enjoy the..
Chattahoochee Nature Center
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.
Birdsong Nature Center
Thomasville
Birdsong Nature CenterNestled among the pines and hardwoods that spill across the south Georgia hills, Birdsong Nature Center is a gentle harbor of warmth and natural wonder, a serene sanctuary where one can explore and enjoy verdant lands and learn about the workings of our natural world.
Georgia Aquarium
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 you’ve never seen before! The Georgia Aquarium promises wonder and excitement around every corner.
Skidaway Island State Park
Savannah
Skidaway Island State ParkLocated near historic Savannah, this barrier island has both salt and fresh water due to estuaries and marshes that flow through the area. The park borders Skidaway Narrows, a part of the intracoastal waterway, and provides scenic camping and picnicking areas.
High Falls State Park
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 Mountain State Park
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.
Magnolia Springs State Park
Millen
Magnolia Springs State ParkMagnolia Springs State Park is known for its crystal clear springs flowing 7 million gallons of water per day and the beautiful boardwalk which spans the cool water. During warmer months, visitors may watch for alligators, turtles and other wildlife near the springs.
General Coffee State Park
Nicholls
General Coffee State ParkOne of southern Georgia’s “best kept secrets,” this park is known for interpretation of agricultural history at its Heritage Farm, with log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, cane mill and other exhibits. Seventeen-Mile River winds through a cypress swamp.
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
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.
Seminole State Park
Donalsonville
Seminole State ParkThis southwest Georgia park is on beautiful Lake Seminole, a 37,500-acre reservoir with excellent boating, fishing and birding. Cottages, many campsites and even picnic shelters sit near the water’s edge, offering excellent views and quick access to the lake.
Fort Yargo State Park
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.
Starcadia Entertainment Park
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.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
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.
CNN Studio Tour
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.
Old Savannah Tours and Transportation
Savannah
Old Savannah Tours and TransportationOld Savannah tours is the only locally owned and operated Trolley Tour Company in Savannah. For over 25 years we have been providing both overview and on-off tours of this beautiful historic city.
Amicks Deep Sea Fishing
Savannah
Amicks Deep Sea FishingThis first class fishing service offers deep sea and inshore fishing, sightseeing excursions, and dolphin tours.
Gold n Gem Grubbin
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!