From Drive-in Movies to Life-size Dinosaurs – Five Fun Things to do Downtown
Has school and work taken over your family’s life? Then take a break and head downtown for some family fun. Atlanta offers a variety of activities perfect for everyone.
Starlight Six Drive-in
First on the list, Atlanta’s own drive in theater. Open 364 nights a year, Starlight Six Drive-in is located on Moreland Avenue and plays the latest new releases. Admission is $7 per person; kids 3-9 years old are $1 – each ticket includes a double feature. Make an evening of it and pack a picnic; coolers are allowed as well as grilling before the movies start. For more information, visit www.starlightdrivein.com.
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Have some little ones with big imaginations? Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is a fun, interactive museum that kids will love. Children 8 and under will enjoy playing in the magical rainforest’s stream (raincoats provided), painting, sculpting with moon sand, exploring how food goes from the farm to the store to the table and much more. For more information, visit www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org.
Piedmont Park
Enjoy the great outdoors at Piedmont Park, which boasts something for everyone, including the family dog. The new aquatic center features lap lanes, beach entry with a channel for floating, concessions and more. For additional water fun, grab a fishing pole and cast into Clara Meer Lake, which is routinely stocked with fish. Other activities include the dog park, playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and bike trails. For more information, visit www.piedmontpark.org.
Georgia Aquarium
A rainy day put a damper on your outdoor plans? Then head inside to the Georgia Aquarium or the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The Aquarium, the world’s largest, houses four whale sharks, as well as many fascinating exhibits including the Georgia Explorer, Ocean Voyager and the Tropical Diver, complete with living corals and thousands of colorful reef fish. It also offers a 4D theater and a behind-the-scenes tour. For more information, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Travel to a completely different world at Fernbank, where you’ll experience dinosaurs up close and personal. “Giants of the Mesozoic” recreates life in Patagonia, Argentina – showcasing a surprise attack among dinosaurs. Other exhibits include a journey through Georgia’s geography, interactive fun at “Sensing Nature” and Fantasy Forest in the children’s discovery rooms. For more information, visit www.fernbankmuseum.org.
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