Family Fun at Theme Parks

At Six Flags Over Georgia, enjoy twisting, twirling thrill rides, like the nearly 10-story-high Twisted Cyclone, minutes from downtown Atlanta. Along with its towering and looping roller coasters, this park boasts plenty of family-friendly activities, including a go-kart course, a classic carousel, train rides, and a log flume.

Six Flags Over Georgia also has offerings for families and groups with accessibility needs, including wheelchairs for rent, an IBCCES Sensory Guide for many of their attractions, and more. Check out their Guest Safety and Accessibility Guide for more details.

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Cool off from the summer heat with a trip to Six Flags White Water, Six Flags’ sister park in Marietta, where dozens of watery rides await. The whole family will love floating along the Little Hooch Lazy River, zipping through the fast-paced Python Plunge two-person water slide, or racing down the mountain on one of three body flumes.

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Drive through Wild Animal Safari, a 300-acre safari in Pine Mountain, and get up-close access to giraffes, water buffalo, wildebeests, elk and zebras running free. You can travel in your own vehicle or rent a Zebra Van to explore the 3.5 miles of trails.

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Excitement is timeless at Lake Winnepesaukah (Lake Winnie), which first opened in 1925. Now with more than 40 rides and attractions, this amusement park in northwest Georgia continues to entertain guests of all ages. Ride roller coasters or an antique carousel, test your skills at carnival games and chow down on favorite amusement-park fare. 

And don't forget to visit the lake's water park, SOAKYa Water Park, where you can float on the Crazy River, race down water slides, and much more.

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Get action and adventure all in one at Stone Mountain Park. Hike or ride to the top of the mountain, and challenge yourself on a treetop adventure course. Families will love playing a round of mini-golf, watching a 4D movie, hiking on 15 miles of trails, and attending seasonal festivals. Plus, extend your visit with a stay at the lakeside resort or glamping beneath the stars at the park campground.

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Northeast of Atlanta, you'll have plenty of entertainment and excitement for adults and kids at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Zoom down water slides, fly across the lake on a zip line, try flyboarding, relax on a sandy beach, and soak up the Margaritaville lifestyle at Lake Lanier. When you're feeling hungry, grab a meal at delicious dining spots, including the Landshark Bar & Grill.

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Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta has theme-park rides, a water park and an animal park all in one place. Stay at the Safari Campground and take your time exploring all the wonders of Wild Adventures. Whoop and holler on rides that spin, twist and twirl, step close to tigers in the immersive Tiger Terrace, or zoom down thrilling water slides.

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Take in all the downtown Atlanta action at a discount with the CityPASS. For one price, sightseers can pick five must-see attractions, such as the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, Zoo Atlanta, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. 

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Home to hundreds of animals as well as recreational opportunities for visitors, Chehaw Park is a unique destination in southwest Georgia. Enjoy natural, outdoor animal exhibits at The Zoo at Chehaw, and participate in animal feedings and keeper talks every weekend. Chehaw's African Veldt Ride is free with admission and will take you through the largest exhibit where seven different species roam in natural herds. Go camping on-site and ride on the mountain bike trails or the BMX track, play disc golf and more.

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Visit Zoo Atlanta's historic Grant Park neighborhood to see more than 1,000 animals, including the endangered infant crowned lemur born April 12, 2021. Go behind the scenes to meet and feed some of the animals – like pandas, elephants, rhinos and more – on special encounters.

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Let your child's (and your) imagination run wild at LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta, where you can play with LEGOs to your heart's content, learn how to build new things, explore a mini replica of the city, watch movies in a 4D cinema, and much more. Explore the ultimate indoor playground, and shop for new products to expand your at-home building materials.

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