10 Things to do in Atlanta with Kids

The sheer number of things to see and do in Atlanta makes it perfect for all kinds of audiences, including families with young children, who may always worry that they will get bored and not enjoy the trip.

If you are looking for things to do with the kids during your visit, here you will find a long list of proposals of all kinds, from educational to pure entertainment.

If the kids at home are fans of the acclaimed American series Stranger Things, this activity will make their dreams come true. With this tour, you will be able to visit the real sets that were used to film the series, which are located in Atlanta. Within the tour, locations of the Upside Down are also included, which makes the experience more complete.

The tour is private and has an average duration of 3 hours, during which a professional guide will tell you and your companions the details of interest of the scenarios. This guide will also reveal curiosities and stories related to the series, which happened in the same places you will visit.

Being a private experience, you can ask the guide all the questions you have, enjoying a completely personalized experience. On the other hand, since the show is set in the 90's, you will be able to go back to that time visiting emblematic places of the series.

You will see Hawkings High School, where the main characters of the series spend their mornings. You will also be able to enter the homes of many of the characters, such as the Wheelers, the Sinclairs and the Hendersons. Of course, you will visit the public swimming pool where Billy worked.

Interesting details

• Price: Around 150 euros. The price is the same for all ages.
• Location: The tour travels through different locations in Atlanta's Upside Down.
• Transportation: The tour is on foot.

Are you a Coca-Cola fan at home? Even if you are not, the truth is that this beverage has played a very important role in international culture for more than 130 years. Your trip to Atlanta is the perfect opportunity to get to know the universe of one of the most popular soft drinks on an international level.

During your visit, you will be able to try more than 100 products belonging to the brand that you probably didn't know about. You will also have the opportunity to see the door of the safe where the mysterious and famous Coca-Cola recipe is kept. You will learn about the history of the beverage, see its most famous commercials and discover the brand's symbolism.

Finally, the entrance also features the viewing of two films that tell the story of the Coca-Cola formula.

This is one of the best things to do in Atlanta in December, as it is a very cold month in the city and the facilities are covered and air-conditioned.

Details of interest

• Price: about 19 euros for adults and 15 euros for children.
• Location: 121 Baker St, near the Georgia Aquarium
• Transportation: You can get there from downtown on the Gold or Red subway lines.

Most kids are a little tricky when it comes to eating and trying new things. This is often one of the biggest problems when traveling with them. If you are worried about this issue, save yourself the drama by booking a menu at the Hard Rock Café in Atlanta. This American chain has a menu that meets even the most demanding requirements of children.

The reservation is queue-free, so you can sit at your table as soon as you enter the doors of the restaurant. The menu consists of two or three courses, depending on the option you choose.

You can choose from the typical Hard Rock Café hamburgers, sandwiches, salads or grilled meat, among many other options. In addition, the menu includes a drink and dessert.

For children under 10 years of age, a children's menu is available that they will love. Beyond enjoying the delicious food, the little ones will also have a great time with the live shows at the restaurant. You will be able to see the clothes that important rock stars used in their concerts, as well as signed records and unpublished photographs.

In case your children are good eaters, I also recommend you to take one of the best gastronomic tours in Atlanta.

Sightseeing with children is often a problem. The little ones in the house get tired more easily, which makes you have to stop constantly, hindering your itinerary. Thus, you end up losing time on your trip, so you have to give up seeing all the sites you would like to.

Therefore, I consider that one of the best activities to do with children in Atlanta is the streetcar tour of the city. With this experience, you will be able to see the main tourist attractions of the 'Capital of the South' without having to take a single step. While you enjoy a comfortable ride on a vintage streetcar, you will tour the city.

Along the way, a tour guide will explain the curiosities and history of the different sites you visit. This way, you will be able to sightsee in depth and the little ones won't get tired.

The tour has an average duration of 90 minutes. In this time, you will see iconic places such as the Martin Luther King Jr. house; the largest green park in the city, known as Piedmont Park or the Mercedes Benz Stadium, where the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United teams play.

One of the major sports in Atlanta and Georgia in general is baseball. One of the big teams in the city is the Atlanta Braves, whose stadium is Truist Park, which is located in Cobb County.

Undoubtedly, one of the best activities you can do with children in Atlanta is to go to one of the baseball games played in the city. You will be able to experience the American culture from the inside, feeling like you are inside a movie. During the game, multiple shows are performed. In addition, fast food and drinks are served.

Considering that it is an outdoor game, this is one of the best things to do in Atlanta in summer, since in winter the rain can play a trick on you.

One of the best things to do in Atlanta with children is to go to the Illuminarium, where the little ones can be transported to places that seem to be taken from the depths of their imagination.

The Illuminarium in Atlanta offers a multi-sensory experience that, thanks to the most innovative technology, is able to transport you to a dreamlike garden, to the universe of Alice in Wonderland, to the moon itself or to a safari where wild animals move freely.

This is achieved through the projection of 4k images on the walls, surround sound and vibrant floor. Undoubtedly, this is a unique experience that will be greatly enjoyed by the youngest members of the family. On the other hand, it is one of the best things to do in winter in Atlanta, since it is an indoor place where you can protect yourself from the cold and rain.

In addition, the Atlanta Iluminarium also has a space dedicated exclusively to adults: the After Dark experience. This part takes the nightlife to the next level, where you can have a drink or enjoy the music. Admission to this area of the facility is permitted for those 21 and older.

Details of interest

• Price: around 30 euros for children and 35 euros for parents. There is also a senior ticket for those over 65 years of age, in which case the cost is around 32 euros.
• Location: 550 Somerset Terrace Ne.
• Transportation: You can get to the Illuminarium by taking a 40-minute walk from downtown. You can also use public transportation and take the Gold or Red line of the subway or buses 36 and 816.

TheChildren's Museum of Atlanta is a non-profit organization that promotes knowledge and learning for children through play. The museum has rooms for all ages, including some designed for children as young as 10 months old.

One of the children's favorite permanent exhibits is Fundamentally Food. In this part of the museum, children can pick fruits and vegetables from the farm, climb on the tractor, milk Buttercup the dairy cow, drive the forklift and load boxes of food onto the delivery truck.

There is also an exhibit dedicated to encouraging children's creativity. In this room of the museum, the little ones will be able to perform their favorite pranks and those activities that are normally forbidden to them, such as painting the walls to their liking. They will also participate in dance parties, listen to readings of different stories and build sand castles.

Details of interest

• Price: around 18 euros
• Location: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW
• Transportation: by subway to Peachtree Center stop or by streetcar to Centennial Olympic Park Drive

The Georgia Aquarium is located in the city of Atlanta and is a great place for kids and adults alike. During your visit, you will be able to see the most impressive animals of the marine world in their habitat. You can see African penguins, beluga whales, tiger sharks, sea lions and many more.

You can also touch the dolphins and feed them, as well as see the day-to-day life of the staff in the care of these beautiful and friendly animals. For the older and braver children, I suggest you try one of the **aquarium'**s star activities: swimming and diving with the animals. You will be able to move through the water with the company of whale sharks, manta rays and more.

Interesting details

• Price: around 40 euros
• Location: 225 Baker Street Northwest
• Transportation: You can get there from downtown on the Gold or Red subway lines.

Step into a world where everything is made of Legos. The Legoland Discovery Center is sure to be a paradise for the youngest members of the family.

They can buy their favorite Lego figures and even build their own creations. Kids will have the opportunity to enjoy 4D lego feature films, as well as ride rides and have their pictures taken with life-size Legos.

Another of the best things to do with kids in Atlanta is to go to the Center for Puppetry Arts, where they can enjoy many of the famous Muppet characters, among others.

This center hosts all kinds of workshops, exhibitions and events so that even adults can feel like children. All this from the art of puppets and puppeteers.

Details of interest

• Price: about 16 euros for adults and 14 euros for children.
• Location: 1404 Spring St. NW
• Transportation: by subway to the Arts Center Station stop