Atlanta's Top 10 Attractions

Atlanta is a diverse city with something for everyone. If your looking to get away and experience a new city come see the ATL! Atlanta offers attractions about plants, sports, food and beverage, art, and culture. The top ten family attractions in Atlanta are:

1. The Atlanta Botanical Garden located at 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Open Tuesday - Sunday, April - October: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and November - March: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. This Garden is simply amazing! It features exhibits on tropical plants, desert plants, orchids, Japanese gardens, Lotus ponds, and many other interesting plants. Adults only cost $12 and children age 3-17 cost $9. Contact the Atlanta Botanical Gardens at: 404.876.5859 or info@atlantabotanicalgarden.org

2. The Georgia Aquarium is located at 225 Baker St. NW Atlanta, GA 3031. Summer hours include: May 25-June 24 Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. June 25-Aug. 11 Monday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Extended & Holiday Hours: June 17, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. , June 23-24, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Open until 10 p.m. every Friday in June. July 15: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. July 25-26: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Open until 10 p.m. every Friday in July. The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world featuring the widest variety of aquatic species. Adults are $24 and children cost $18 for general admission. You can also pay a little more and take a family behind the scenes tour. Contact the Georgia Aquarium at (404) 581-4000.

3. Centennial Olympic Park is located at 265 Park Ave West N.W. Atlanta, GA 30313-1591. Hours and prices vary as the park features family fun and live music. Music At Noon presents local bands performing mid-day and Wednesday Wind Down features jazz during rush hour. Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day is free with performers and children's activities. The Fountain Show displays a dancing water show harmonized with pop music, lights and sound effects. Contact the park at info@centennialpark.com.