Top 20 Places to Take Kids in and around Atlanta

Atlanta's most popular places to take kids in 2026

Every summer, thousands of local parents, grandparents, and caregivers weigh in on their favorite local places to take kids. This is our page for the 2026 winners in the Atlanta area. (Click here for a full list of the nominees.)

Of course, there are literally hundreds of wonderful places to take your kids in our area, not just this year's winners! Use what is listed below as the starting point, then browse through our calendar and resource lists to find lots more! Sign up for our fabulous weekly e-newsletter, and be sure not to miss our Everything Free page!

2026 Top 20 Places to Take Kids

Atlanta

 

Top 20 Ranking

Category Winners

1. Zoo Atlanta 2. Georgia Aquarium 3. Blue Heron Nature Preserve 4. Tellus Science Museum 5. Atlanta Botanical Garden 6. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games 7. Southeastern Railway Museum 8. Billy Beez 9. Fox Theatre 10. Atlanta History Center 11. Center for Puppetry Arts 12. Chattahoochee Nature Center 13. Delta Flight Museum 14. Georgia Renaissance Festival 15. Wild Animal Safari, Inc. 16. Alliance Theatre 17. Atlanta BeltLine Partnership 18. Atlanta Braves 19. Callaway Gardens 20. Children's Museum of Atlanta

Arts Educator: Akrosphere Aerial & Circus Arts Sports Educator: Goldfish Swim School - Johns Creek STEM Educator: Museum of Design Atlanta Indoor Play Center: LEGO® Discovery Center Atlanta

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