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Atlanta: Zoo Atlanta General Admission Ticket

1. Atlanta: Zoo Atlanta General Admission Ticket

Connect with wildlife and visit over 1,500 animals with this ticket to Zoo Atlanta. Discover why Zoo Atlanta is one of the best zoological operations in the US. Enjoy a day with the whole family as you see the pandas, visit the the African Savanna, and interact with the animals at the petting zoo. Upon arrival, enter through the Advance Ticket entry line. Visit the twins, Ya Lun and Xi Lun, at the giant panda habitat. Then, head to one of Zoo Atlanta's largest expansions, the African Savanna.  The new elephant habitat is designed with elephant well-being in mind. Plains zebra, giraffes, and ostriches live together in a mixed-species setting. See an upgraded habitat for warthogs and meerkats. Enjoy Scaly Slimy Spectacular: The Amphibian and Reptile Experience. Explore a new amphibian and reptile complex featuring over 70 species and 100 individual animals. See over 65 animal habitats, including a windswept desert, Australian billabong, mangrove swamp, Georgia tidal creek, and more. Join a range of educational conversations with animal experts, many of which include an opportunity to watch animals during their feeding times. During the Wildlife Presentations, watch animals' natural behaviors in dynamic wildlife presentations. See mammals, birds, reptiles, and other animals.  Make sure to visit the KIDZone and Naked Mole Rat Playgrounds with your children, with plenty of opportunities to play, climb, and explore. In the summer, cool down at the Splash Fountain. The Petting Zoo, or also Treetop Trail for an additional fee, are both great options for more fun.

World of Coca-Cola: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry

2. World of Coca-Cola: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry

Welcome to World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta. Spend the day interacting with multiple exhibits, learning about the history of the iconic brand, and sampling more than 100 different beverages from around the world. With artifacts from yesterday and today, experience the real stories behind the beloved beverage brand. Don't forget to take your selfie with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear before leaving. At World of Coca-Cola, inspiration is around every corner - from the vault where the secret Coca-Cola formula is secured to world-class art and memorabilia. Located near beautiful Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola is right in the heart of downtown Atlanta’s bustling entertainment district and a must-see while in Atlanta.

Atlanta: Guided tour of the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park

3. Atlanta: Guided tour of the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park

On this guided tour, step into the world of the Atlanta Braves as you explore their home base, Truist Park. Discover the illustrious history of the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. Along the way, feel like a VIP with visits to the Monument Garden and Xfinity Club. Begin your tour at Truist Park's Right Field Gate. Here, you'll check in, meet your guide, and then begin the deep dive into Truist Park and the legacy of the Atlanta Braves. Feel like a team player as you view the field from the dugout. Continue your tour with a turn around Monument Garden. As you pass artifacts and exhibits throughout the park, learn about the history of the Braves. At Hank Aaron Terrace, discover the role this famous player had in the civil rights movement, in addition to his contribution to league history. Next, see the field from a different perspective as you enter the press box and visit other exclusive club areas, including the Xfinity Rooftop. Finally, stop in the Braves Clubhouse Store to complete your tour.

Illuminarium Atlanta: Immersive Experience Admission Ticket

4. Illuminarium Atlanta: Immersive Experience Admission Ticket

Visit Illuminarium Atlanta and be transported to any location through an all-encompassing experience. An unprecedented blend of 4K laser projection provides you with a connected and shared entertainment journey. Audio beams create a unique and precise sound experience for each individual, in-floor haptics produces realistic sensations for visitors, and even scents add authentic enhancement to the immersive experience. Choose between 2 different experiences. On Monday, Friday, and Saturday (except Friday, March 31, 2023), go to SPACE: A Journey to the Moon & Beyond. Take an extraordinary journey across the galaxy. Fly through a technicolor nebula, leave your footprints on the moon, see Saturn’s rings up close, and weave through an asteroid belt. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday (Friday, March 31, 2023), choose WILD: A Safari Experience. Be transported to Africa in the blink of an eye. Come face to face with the world’s most exotic animals in their natural habitats in this unique cinematic experience. Explore the sweeping plains of Masai Mara, Kruger National Park, and the watering holes of Samburu Reserve. Feel the ground shaking with an elephant’s stomp, the low-end frequency of a lion’s roar, or the water ripple as you step into it. Visit the onsite retail shop and indoor/outdoor café featuring food, drinks, and artisanal gifts to complement your experience.

Illuminarium Atlanta: Waking Wonderland Morning Family Show

5. Illuminarium Atlanta: Waking Wonderland Morning Family Show

Bring the whole family along to the immersive Waking Wonderland experience, a 40-minute adventure that follows a storyline, and includes interactive components both on the floor and on the walls. Join Alice’s granddaughter, Anna, on an adventure to a magical forest full of colorful characters, as you tumble down the rabbit hole. Journey through the multiple immersive environments that are all part of Waking Wonderland. Encounter surreal settings and colorful characters. During your adventure, greet the Cheshire Cat and chase it through the magical forest. Help the Mad Hatter in his chaotic tea factory. Even tiptoe into the throne room to awaken the Queen of Hearts as you brave the hero’s quest to breathe life back into a dormant Wonderland. Illuminarium Atlanta allows you to be transported to this all-encompassing magical world using 4K laser projection. Combined with state-of-the-art audio, in-floor haptics, and even scents, your whole family can experience a fully immersive and shared entertainment journey. Visit the onsite retail shop and indoor/outdoor cafe featuring food, drinks, and artisanal gifts to cap off your experience.

Atlanta: Fun Spot America Single Day Unlimited Pass

6. Atlanta: Fun Spot America Single Day Unlimited Pass

Fun Spot America Atlanta offers theme park fun and thrills for all ages. The Sampson Go-Kart track is the ONLY massive monster multi-level go-kart track in the state of Georgia standing over 40 feet tall and 1,800 feet long. New this year are Batting Cages for fans of all ages. Along with three additional go-kart tracks, over two dozen family attractions, thrill rides, a beautiful Ferris wheel, and three mini-golf courses, there is something here for the whole family. Located only 8 miles south of the Atlanta airport, this up and coming family-owned theme park is quickly growing. Indoors you will find a large arcade as well as laser tag, Bumper Kars, and a Play Maze for little ones. Grab a bite to eat at the full-service diner when you’re hungry, or taste one of the delicious funnel cakes. So, seize the day, save room for dessert, and rule number one: have FUN!

Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum

7. Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Discover the history of puppetry in The Global Collection. The collection celebrates puppetry traditions in major cultures from around the world. Highlighting the history of puppetry in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, learn how puppets have been used as a teaching and communication tool. See puppets organized by continent, and find artifacts displayed with rich, contextual backdrops, and hands-on interactives that encourage patrons to immerse themselves in puppetry traditions from around the world.  Explore the interactive Jim Henson Collection, displaying the work of the creator of The Muppets. Follows Henson’s prolific imagination chronologically, and explore environments that typified the master puppeteer’s world, such as Jim’s Office and the Television Studio. In addition to learning how Henson’s characters came to life and are still performed, see iconic puppets such as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.

Atlanta: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

8. Atlanta: 1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

See if you have what it takes to escape the room at The Escape Room Atlanta. Choose between 6 immersive escape rooms and work as a team to complete a mission. Break out of prison, find hidden gold, save the day, and more.  Once you arrive, learn the rules of your adventure with the help of a game guide. With 6 thrilling adventures to choose from, you may find yourself as a spy sent to recover a stolen painting or a falsely accused prisoner determined to break out of jail.  Work together with your team to find clues and solve puzzles within a series of elaborately-designed rooms. After emerging victorious, celebrate with a bite to eat at one of the nearby restaurants of The Battery. Choose from 6 themed escape rooms: • Prison Break• Gold Rush• Special Ops: Mysterious Market• The Heist• Playground• The Depths 

Georgia Aquarium: Ocean Voyager Virtual Tour

9. Georgia Aquarium: Ocean Voyager Virtual Tour

Discover the on-demand virtual experience of the Ocean Voyager. Be awed as your expert guide takes you through a world beneath the waves. Dive into the vast open oceans and encounter whale sharks, manta rays, a green sea turtle, and over 90 species of sea life. Relax in the comfort of your home as you encounter dozens of species of all shapes and sizes. Encounter brightly colored fish like porkfish, grunts, and cleaner wrasse. Take comfort in knowing your virtual tour will help maintain the exceptional animal care which the Aquarium provides. After you complete your purchase, you will receive a voucher containing a link for the tour.

Atlanta Outdoor Escape Game: Martin Luther King

10. Atlanta Outdoor Escape Game: Martin Luther King

Explore Atlanta with a self-guided exploration game and learn more about the life of civil rights campaigner, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Solve puzzles and clues on the app to experience a uniquely crafted account of his life, curated by expert writers and researchers. Start the game at 501 Auburn Avenue and explore at your own pace. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. See the International Civil Rights Hall of Fame, the Memorial Mural, the Tomb of Dr. and Mrs. King, as well as many other local landmarks within the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park. Pause the game at any time to explore points of interest further on a fully self-guided adventure. Resume your tour from any location where you paused it. Finally, finish up at the “Behold” statue by Patrick Morelli, located in front of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where Dr. King was co-pastor until his assassination in 1968.

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Family-friendly activities: Things to do in Atlanta with kids


Going to Atlanta with the whole family and wondering how to organize your time? Don’t fret – there are lots of fun things to do in Atlanta with kids! Starry-eyed fans can visit shooting locations for the Walking Dead, Stranger Things, Venom, and the Avengers. Take young foodies on a tour of Downtown, Grant Park, and other neighborhoods for the best fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, and fried pimento cheese. Then work all that off with some kayaking or rowing along the Chattahoochee River. Or have some old-fashioned family fun at Skyline Park’s arcade and mini golf above the city.

Visit the Fernbank Natural History Museum 


Natural history is more than just fossils. However, not much beats being greeted by a family of dinosaurs. Inside, the kids will see lots of dinosaurs, including a Giganotosaurus that is unsurprisingly huge. Young scientists can learn about how the dinosaurs died off and turned into Okefenokee Swamp. They can continue exploring the cultures that influenced the region or go outside and traipse through nature in real life. The Fernbank Forest is 65 acres of old-growth forestry. Your whole family can go on a stroll along the trails and take a moment to enjoy the birds and the towering trees. For extra family fun things to do, check the schedule for storytelling, live experiments, and animal encounters.


Keep in mind that strollers may be difficult to maneuver in some of the outdoor areas, but you can take them inside the museum. You can store things inside the available lockers and use the baby changing facilities. Food and drink are only allowed at the café and restaurant.

Visit the World of Coca-Cola 


Visit the vault with the secret formula worth millions. Discover the different flavors of Coca-Cola around the world. Young cola connoisseurs can try their hand at making their own refreshing beverage. Maybe their formula will be the next new Coke! They can learn how the bottle took shape and where the brand’s signature polar bear came from (he may be older than you think!). Everyone in the family may be amazed at how influential a single soft drink has been. Especially when it comes to Santa.


Strollers are welcome, and there is no storage area or coat check available. If needed, baby changing facilities are at your disposal.

Visit the Center for Puppetry Arts

 
Meet your favorite Muppet or Sesame Street character. Then introduce them to your kids. The center has an extensive museum of puppets from around the world. Show the kids that puppets are enjoyed by young and old everywhere, from Indonesia to England and even your home country. Then join in on a tour of Jim Henson’s Gallery or a special workshop with an artist-in-residence. Check the schedule for what’s on – you may catch a behind-the-scenes tour or get to create your own puppet.

 You can’t use strollers in the theater, but staff will help store them.

 
Visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
 

Rain or shine, you can get your garden fix. The gardens are open all year round, although you may want to check the weather before you go. Don’t miss the artwork sculpted out of the greenery, starting with the Earth Goddess created from over 10,000 different plants. Take the family past the calm water feature to the children’s garden, where the fun begins. Here, kids paint with water, make wooden drums, and plant vegetables. For a look into the weird and wonderful, they can check out the Venus flytraps and pitcher plants that eat bugs. Or they can see bees busy at work behind safety glass. Then check the schedule to catch garden playtime, storytelling, and frog feeding times.


Strollers are allowed. Children of all ages are welcome, but there are restrictions on running and picking flowers and plants outside the children’s garden. You can’t bring in outside food and drinks, but the restaurant, café, and snack bar offer children’s menus. There are plenty of water fountains throughout the park, as well as baby changing facilities.

Visit the Delta Flight Museum


Planes amaze children and adults alike. How do these huge machines fly and stay in the air? How do they land? These questions may just be answered at the Delta Flight Museum. More than just a tour through the history of aviation, there’s a scavenger hunt, complete with a pre-flight checklist to keep everyone focused. After soaking it all in, you might want to try your hand at the flight simulator or explore the first 747 ever built.


You can’t bring food or drink into the museum, and there are no food services available. Strollers are welcome, although they may have trouble accessing certain areas. Staff is available to escort visitors to the mother’s area.



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What people are saying about Atlanta

My son and I lovedd everything about this museum, very well put together and it really puts into perspective how important puppets really are in all cultures. Beautiful.

We went with a large group of 8 after thanksgiving. We had a great time and the tickets were very convenient.

My niece’s really enjoyed this experience and the price was great for what was offered

It was fantastic! So entertaining! Love the experience! Would definitely go again!

Very interesting experience,especially the dolphin show.