Atlanta, GA

Georgia Aquarium
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 2005 as one of the largest aquariums in the world, thanks to a $200 million donation by the Home Depot owner; features more than 55,000 animals from 500 different species in over 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water; also benefiting from the design and operational experience of many older aquariums to arguably make this either the 1st or 2nd best aquarium in America; located next to the new World of Coca-Cola and across the street from CNN and Centennial Olympic Park
ADMISSION: $26 adults, $19.50 age 3-12, Age 55+ $21.50
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Fri 10a-5p, Sat 9a-6p with extended Summer hours
ADDRESS: 225 Baker Street  MAP
PARKING: Georgia Aquarium has 1,600 covered and rooftop parking spaces; save $1 by purchasing a parking pass in advance
TRANSIT: 10 minute walk from Peachtree Center Station on North/South line
PHONE: 404-581-4000
WEBSITE: http://www.georgiaaquarium.org

World of Coca Cola
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 2007, it features more than 1,200 artifacts ranging from bottles of Coca-Cola to a capping machine; Coke, of course, was developed as a soda fountain drink in 1886; the tour is a trek into the history, present-day and future of Coca-Cola; one exhibit lets you sample the various flavors of Coke; weekend and holiday waits to enter can exceed 1/2 hour; use the nearby parking garage or take any MARTA train line to Five Points
ADMISSION: Ages 3 and under FREE
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9a-7:30p, Sun 10a-6p
ADDRESS: 121 Baker Street, NW  MAP
PARKING: Georgia Aquarium garage; save $1 by purchasing a parking pass in advance
TRANSIT: 10 minute walk from Peachtree Center Station on North/South line
PHONE: 404-676-5151
WEBSITE: http://www.worldofcoca-cola.com

IMAGINE IT! Children's Museum of Atlanta
DESCRIPTION: Recently built, IMAGINE IT is a place where children experience the power and joy of imagination while learning; the museum is primarily designed for children ages 2-8, the sight and tactile experience is oriented to their level and they can touch everything
ADMISSION: Children 2 and under Free, Children 3 to Adults $11
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 10a-4p, Sat-Sun 10a-5p
ADDRESS: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive  MAP
PARKING: Georgia Aquarium and World of Coke garages
TRANSIT: 10-minute walk from Peachtree Center Station on North/South line
PHONE: 404-659-5437
WEBSITE: http://www.imagineit-cma.org

Philips Arena
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1999, this state-of-the-art arena is home for the Hawks NBA basketball, Thrashers NHL hockey and Georgia Force Arena Football teams, major concerts and family events; the front entrance signature “Atlanta” is constructed of columns set at angles; every seat has great sightlines and there are plenty of concession stands and restrooms; seats 18,700 for basketball & hockey, for a step up there are 1,866 Club Seats and 92 Private Suites
ADMISSION: Atlanta Hawks NBA price range and concerts
DAYS & HOURS: Hawks season November-April
ADDRESS: 1 Philips Drive  MAP
PARKING: several paid lots surrounding the arena
TRANSIT: Omni Station on East/West line
PHONE: 404-878-3000
WEBSITE: http://www.philipsarena.com

Georgia Dome
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1992 and still the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world; home for the NFL Atlanta Falcons, a regular host of the Super Bowl, Atlanta Football classic, SEC Football Championship, and the Peach Bowl; also hosts major concerts by such entertainers as the Rolling Stones and religious events by T.D. Jakes; it seats 71,000 and has 203 Executive Suites, 4,600 club seats and has a Penthouse Suite
ADMISSION: Atlanta Falcons NFL price range
DAYS & HOURS: Falcons season September-December
ADDRESS: One Georgia Dome Drive  MAP
PARKING: several paid lots surrounding the dome
TRANSIT: Omni Station or Vine City Station on East/West line
PHONE: 404-223-4636
WEBSITE: http://www.gadome.com

Turner Field & Atlanta Braves Museum
DESCRIPTION: 1996 Olympic Stadium morphed into Turner Field to host Atlanta Braves baseball; it seats 47,000; the north side of Turner Field hosts the Atlanta Braves Baseball Museum, which features more than 500 Braves artifacts and traces the team's circuitous history from Boston to Milwaukee to Atlanta; at northwest exterior of Turner Field, Henry “Hank” Aaron Monument, a 10 foot bronze statue by Ed Dwight, commemorates the man who hit 755 homers to become major league baseball's all-time home-run champ; in his distinguished 23-year career, Hank also became the all-time baseball leader for RBIs (2,297) and Total Bases (6,856); he was inducted in the Baseball Hall-Of-Fame in 1982
ADMISSION: Atlanta Braves MLB price range
DAYS & HOURS: Braves season November-April
ADDRESS: 755 Hank Aaron Drive  MAP
PARKING: $8-12 parking lot next to the stadium
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-614-2311
WEBSITE: http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com

Zoo Atlanta
DESCRIPTION: A complete day for family outings, in addition to many modernized animal encounter exhibits; the zoo offers rock climbing, a KidZone Playground, Endangered Species Carousel, and a Norfolk Southern miniature train; see a bird encounters show at the Wildlife Theater
ADMISSION: Ages 12+ $18, Ages 3-11 $13, Military & Age 55+ $14, Ages 2 & under free
DAYS & HOURS: 9:30a-5:30p
ADDRESS: 800 Cherokee Avenue, SE  MAP
PARKING: free parking lot
TRANSIT: #97 MARTA bus from Five Points Station
PHONE: 404-624-9453
WEBSITE: http://www.zooatlanta.org

Fernbank Science Center
DESCRIPTION: Fernbank astronomers talk you through the events to be seen in the heavens at the Planetarium; there’s also a Black History Month Celebration and Aerospace Education Laboratory, admission fee; The Arbor Day Celebration and Flower Arranging Workshops are heaven for flower lovers
ADMISSION: Planetarium Adults $4, Students $3, Seniors $3
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed Noon-5p, Thu-Fri Noon-10p, Sat 10a-5p
ADDRESS: 156 Heaton Park Drive, NE  MAP
PARKING: free parking lot on premises
TRANSIT: #97 MARTA bus from Five Points Station
PHONE: 678-874-7102
WEBSITE: http://fsc.fernbank.edu

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
DESCRIPTION: A spectacular museum where you'll see our unique architecture and fascinating permanent and temporary exhibits such as: Giants of the Mesozoic, A Walk Through Time in Georgia, Sensing Nature, Cultures of the World, and Star Gallery; an IMAX Theatre is on the premises requiring a separate admission fee; visit every Friday for Martinis & IMAX
ADMISSION: Adults $15, Students & Age 62+ $14, Ages 3-12 $13, Age 2 and under free
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu, Sat 10a-5p, Sun Noon-5p, 10p
ADDRESS: 767 Clifton Road, NE  MAP
PARKING: free parking lot on premises
TRANSIT: #2 MARTA bus running east on Ponce de Leon Avenue
PHONE: 404-929-6300
WEBSITE: http://www.fernbankmuseum.org

Marietta, GA

Six Flags White Water
DESCRIPTION: Rides, rides and more rides, including The Cliffhanger, 
one of the tallest freefalls in the world; Run-A-Way River, a 735-foot tunnel raft ride with "explosion curves" and "power dips" that accelerate riders and send them scaling the sides; Wildwater Lagoon, Slippery Ridge and so much more; height requirements of 48” for most rides
ADMISSION: Buy online for Adults $30, Juniors (48" & under) $27, Age 2 & Under FREE
DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a-7p
ADDRESS: 
250 Cobb Parkway North  MAP
PARKING: free parking lot
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 770-948-9290
WEBSITE: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/whitewater

Austell, GA

Six Flags Over Georgia
DESCRIPTION: Five new rides supplement the park’s reputation as a haven for thrill rides; attractions include Wile E. Coyote Canyon Blaster, Gotham City Crime Wave, Superman Ultimate Flight, Mind Bender, Ninja, The Great American Scream Machine (wooden roller coaster), The Georgia Scorcher, The Georgia Cyclone, Batman The Ride, Free Fall, Acrophobia and so much more; if you are a rides fan, check out their FastLane service to reserve your place in line
ADMISSION: Everyone Buy online for $30
DAYS & HOURS: are seasonal
ADDRESS: 275 Riverside Parkway  MAP
PARKING: paid parking lot
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 770-948-9290
WEBSITE: http://www.sixflags.com/national