Historic Marietta Trolley
Take a trip on the Historic Marietta Trolley. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the city through downtown to the battlefields at Kennesaw Mountain. Trolley tours are available Thursday to Sunday.
Historic Marietta Trolley
131 Church Street
Marietta, GA 30060
770-425-1006
www.mariettatrolley.com
Marietta Fire Museum
Make it a day of history with the family and head over to the Marietta Fire Museum for a stroll back in firefighting time. The museum includes many historic pieces of equipment from as far back as the 1800s. Let the kids look at the Marietta Fire Museum Wall of Flame photo gallery, or compare fire fighter helmets from around the world. Admission to the museum is free, but hours are limited on weekends. Call ahead for more information.
Marietta Fire Museum
112 Haynes Street (Fire Station #1)
Marietta, GA 30060
770-794-5491
www.mariettaga.gov/departments/emergency/fire/museum.aspx
Six Flags White Water
Enjoy a day at the amusement park with the kids. The Six Flags Whitewater Park is a fun-filled Marietta family activity. Six Flags is home to the largest water park in the South and home to over 50 attractions.
Six Flags White Water
250 Cobb Parkway Northeast
Marietta, GA 30062-3503
770-424-9283
sixflags.com
Laurel Park
Laurel Park is the mecca of all Marietta's kid-friendly activities. From hiking to playing tennis, there is something to keep any youngster active in the outdoors. The park has volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, a mile track, picnic tables and grills, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, ponds and open area to play and roam.
Laurel Park
151 Manning Road
Marietta, GA 30064-3012
770-792-6739
www.mariettaga.gov/departments/parks_rec/parks/laurelpark.aspx
Monarch Park
Both old and young alike will enjoy a trip to Marietta's Monarch Park. The small park is home to a butterfly garden filled with flowers and bushes that attract many different types of butterflies and birds during the summer. Spend an afternoon strolling through the park with your kids.
Monarch Park
Intersection of Kenshaw and Maple Avenue
Marietta, GA 30064-3012
www.mariettaga.gov/departments/parks_rec/parks/monarchpark.aspx
A.L. Burruss Nature Park
The A.L. Burruss Nature Park offers a great adventure for children and families. The park has trails for hiking throughout the 45 acres of natural wooded area. There is a picnic pavilion to enjoy a leisurely family lunch. For families with off-road bicycling enthusiasts, the A.L. Burruss Park offers family-friendly trails that make a great place for beginning off-roaders to practice their skills. Trails are open during daytime hours only. Bicyclists must wear helmets, watch for walkers and follow directional signage.
A.L. Burruss Nature Park
75 South Cobb Drive
Marietta, GA
770-794-5602
www.mariettaga.gov/departments/parks_rec/parks/alburrusspark.aspx
