Stuck in atlanta- what ideas do you have?

[Neesy228]

So...you know what they say about the best laid plans....

I had carefully planned a five day trip to atlanta, hitting all the major tourist spots: CNN, fernbank, world of coke, aquarium, MLK, medieval times, zoo atlanta. Now, because of the snowstorm hitting the northeast, our flight was cancelled and we moved our departure to Friday night. We have two days with no plans! Help! Any suggestions on what we can do to keep us busy? Kiddos from 6 to 12 in the mix....thanks for any help!

 

[LadyBeBop]

Do you have a car?

 

[firecracker725]

So...you know what they say about the best laid plans....

I had carefully planned a five day trip to atlanta, hitting all the major tourist spots: CNN, fernbank, world of coke, aquarium, MLK, medieval times, zoo atlanta. Now, because of the snowstorm hitting the northeast, our flight was cancelled and we moved our departure to Friday night. We have two days with no plans! Help! Any suggestions on what we can do to keep us busy? Kiddos from 6 to 12 in the mix....thanks for any help!

Legoland, Botanical Gardens, Shopping at Phipps or Lenox (even Discover Mills or Mall of Georgia)...

If you have girls, there's the American Girl store & bistro.

 

[HM]

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/civil-war-attractions-atlanta-georgia-3608.html

I visited a CW museum years and years ago that was really good, but I don't remember which one it was. (And I'm not a CW buff). So, I thought I'd share the page above.

And here is another list of things to do:
http://www.atlanta.net/50fun/

 

[auralia]

There is an American girl store there, Olympic park, the varsity is a fun stop. (Worlds largest drive in I believe. CNN gives tours. Also google if there are any festivals or craft fairs going on.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Lenox mall
Eat at the Varsity http://thevarsity.com/

If you have a car to to Ruby Falls or Stone Mountain

 

[wiigirl]

The aquarium! Its awesome!

 

[Neesy228]

Do you have a car?

Yes, we have a car

 

[Neesy228]

The aquarium! Its awesome!

Did that yesterday

 

[PlutosMommy]

American Girl Store, Lenox Mall, Stone Mountain (although today is pretty cold for that), Babyland General, Children's Museum of Atl, Legoland, Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

 

[arihillfarm]

So...you know what they say about the best laid plans....

I had carefully planned a five day trip to atlanta, hitting all the major tourist spots: CNN, fernbank, world of coke, aquarium, MLK, medieval times, zoo atlanta. Now, because of the snowstorm hitting the northeast, our flight was cancelled and we moved our departure to Friday night. We have two days with no plans! Help! Any suggestions on what we can do to keep us busy? Kiddos from 6 to 12 in the mix....thanks for any help!

Stone Mountain (you can easily spend an entire day there) and be sure to stop by the Varsity by GA Tech for the best chili dogs in the world!

-Astrid

 

[Mrs. Bradbury]

Trip Advisor has never steered me wrong!

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60898-Activities-Atlanta_Georgia.html

You could also consider day trips to Athens, Callaway Gardens, Augusta, etc.

 

[dsneprincess]

We liked the walk among the treetops at the Botanical Garden.

 

[angierae]

The botanical gardens are lovely.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Yes, we have a car

Chattanooga is just a couple hours drive

 

[*Michele*]

The Dr. Martin Luther King birthplace and museum is very cool. We really enjoyed our visit there. Dr. King home

 

[Neesy228]

Chattanooga is just a couple hours drive

What's there to do in Chattanooga? Thanks!

 

[Neesy228]

The Dr. Martin Luther King birthplace and museum is very cool. We really enjoyed our visit there. Dr. King home

We did this a couple of days ago. We, too, thought it was very cool! Thanks!

 

[Sossy]

What's there to do in Chattanooga? Thanks!

They have their own aquarium, which is awesome. Ruby Falls/lookout mountain, Imax theater, children's discovery museum, coolidge park has a nice carousel, and the bluff art district has lots of outdoor art along the river.

 

[Lorien728]

Helen GA is a nice walking area in the mountains...outlets in Dawsonville...Stone Mountain is fun too.