Atlanta Family Vacations

Atlanta Family Travel Guide

Family Destinations Near Atlanta

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Centennial Park (courtesy, Georgia DED)
Centennial Park (courtesy, Georgia DED)


Atlanta Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Explore the world's largest aquarium
  • Meet giant dinosaurs at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • Learn about the Civil Rights struggle at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
  • Visit lowland gorillas and giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta
  • Walk the nature trails and watch the evening laser show at Stone Mountain Park

Atlanta Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

Atlanta, the urban symbol of the "new South," typifies a blend of 21st-century sophistication and old-school southern charm. And for families there's lot from which to choose, including a spectacular new aquarium, great hands-on museums, moving Civil Rights history lessons, and several inviting urban parks.

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Hotels

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Embassy Suites Atlanta - at Centennial Olympic Park
267 Marietta St.
Atlanta, GA 30313
Distance: 0.9 Miles
(from destination center)
Family Expert Rating
4.0 out of 5
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Traveler Rating
4.2 out of 5 5 reviews
4.2 out of 5
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The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
210 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30303
Distance: 0.7 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.6 out of 5 205 reviews
4.6 out of 5
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Omni Hotel at CNN Center
100 CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
Distance: 0.8 Miles
(from destination center)
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4.0 out of 5
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3.9 out of 5 37 reviews
3.9 out of 5
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Attractions

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Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St.
Atlanta, Georgia 30313 Map
Distance: 1.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description:

Since it opened to continual massive crowds in... Read More

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5.0 out of 5
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2.0 out of 5 1 reviews
2.0 out of 5
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The King Center
Between Boulevard and Jackson Sts
449 Auburn Ave
Atlanta, Georgia Map
Distance: 1.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description:

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s commitment to... Read More

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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Ave
Atlanta, Georgia Map
Distance: 1.0 Miles (from destination center)
Description:

Under the auspices of the National Park... Read More

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5.0 out of 5
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Atlanta Vacation Rentals

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Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 7
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