Kids Activities in Atlanta, Georgia

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Atlanta, Georgia, is known for its kid-friendly parks and activities, and when traveling to the South, it is helpful to know information about some of the fun and exciting children's activities available. These Atlanta activities are all family-friendly and will keep your children active and entertained all day long.

Stone Mountain Park

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Stone Mountain Park is a historical park in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Not only is Stone Mountain Park known for its amazing sculpture formed into the rock face of the mountain, but locals also know that Stone Mountain Park is the place to go for hiking, nighttime fireworks and light show, kids activity park with obstacle courses, child-friendly restaurants, a petting zoo, and even a miniature golf course. Stone Mountain Park is stationed with numerous family bathrooms that contain changing tables, and covered areas to accommodate nursing mothers.

Stone Mountain Park
PO Box 778
Stone Mountain Park, GA 30086
770-498-5690
stonemountainpark.com

Cochran Mill Nature Center

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The Cochran Mills Nature Center offers children and families a chance to see wildlife close-up, and to learn about the natural world from highly educated naturalists. The Cochran Mills Nature Center hosts a summer camp for children that focuses on many different exciting and fun-filled activities, such as canoeing, fishing, arts and crafts, and hiking through the woods. For children who normally do not have very much exposure to the outdoors, visiting the Cochran Mill Nature Center can allow them a chance to experience the great outdoors in a safe environment.

Cochran Mill Nature Center
6300 Cochran Mill Road
Palmetto, GA 30265
770-306-0914
cochranmillnaturecenter.org

Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari

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Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari is an exciting adventure that your children will never forget. Not only does the Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari have a wildlife zoo, but it has a driving tour that takes you right into the middle of a wildlife refuge. While safely riding in a tour van driven by an educated tour guide, your children will come face-to-face with wild animals such as giraffes, emus, antelope, elk and zebra. After your tour, your kids will enjoy picking out a stuffed creature from the gift shop to remind them of their wildlife adventure.

Pine Mountain Wild Animal Safari
1300 Oak Grove Road
Pine Mountain, GA 31822
706-663-8744
animalsafari.com

Article Written By Kelly Sundstrom

Kelly Sundstrom is a professional writer and author of "The Waldorf Cookbook" and "Acne-Free For Life." Sundstrom has been a professional crafter and artist since 1994, and has sold her works both nationally and internationally. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in studio art from Kennesaw State University.

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