If you have kids. Fro in Atlanta, you can have a really good time with the many activities out there. For example, the LEGO Museum to the natural settings at Piedmont Park in Midtown, there are so many things to see and do each weekend in Atlanta.

Here Are All The Really Fun Things To Do In Atlanta

No matter if you’re staying downtown, Midtown or outside the perimeter, there is plenty to get into as far as events, dining options and other things.

Now that we’ve got our recreational safety mandate down pat, let’s talk about fun things to do in Atlanta. You can enjoy the city in several ways, including:

Downtown Atlanta’s district is walkable (less than 1 mile from the Georgia World Congress Center to the Marriott Marquis on the opposite side of downtown and 400 yards from CNN MARTA Station to Super Bowl LIVE in Centennial Olympic Park).

Apex Museum

The Apex Museum has been a staple in the Sweet Auburn district of Atlanta. The museum is the oldest African-American-focused museum in the city. If you want a refresher on black history, Apex is the place to be. The admission price for adults is $7. Read more.

Tutankhamun

Experience the tomb of Tutankhamun, a wonder of one of the oldest civilizations on Earth, in all its splendor. Get tickets.

Candlelight Concert: A Soulful Evening of Stevie Wonder, Al Green Tributes

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Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience that will please your ears like no other. Get tickets.

Van Gogh

If you’re the artsy type, you’ll love this immersive Van Gogh experience being offered in Atlanta. Get tickets.

Ride MARTA

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MARTA is not only a means of transportation, but it is a destination itself — and it’s fun. Numerous stations around the city feature installation art and cool features you won’t find anywhere else.

Here are some great restaurants to eat near MARTA.

Go Horseback Riding

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Even though Atlanta is a concrete jungle, there are plenty of places to take it back to nature by riding a horse. There are ranches in the city as well as in the metro area. Here are 15+ places to ride horses in Atlanta.

Take the Atlanta Streetcar

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The Streetcar will operate on its regular schedule with an additional vehicle on Super Bowl Sunday. Plan your trip or call 404-848-5000 for help and the latest schedule updates.

Atlanta is the state capital of Georgia, so it has tons of monuments and landmarks illustrating its rich history, including its Civil War past, the civil rights movement and more. You’ll get an education as well as fun time at the World of Coke, the Atlanta History Center, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and massive Georgia Aquarium as these buildings represent what’s best about the city and region.

Take A Segway Tour

Segway tours in Atlanta

Want to see the city up-close block by block? Book a segway and electric car tour. ATL-Cruzers Electric Car & Segway Tours offers 90-minute guided tours around downtown and midtown Atlanta.

Shoot The Hooch

Shoot the Hooch

If you want to enjoy the most famous waters of Atlanta, that would be the Chattahoochee River. Shoot the Hooch allows you to go tubing, rafting and kayaking down the river.

Shop At Your Local Farmers Market

Farmers markets in Atlanta

Fresh fruit and vegetables shouldn’t be a novelty in your kitchen. Make sure you stop by your local farmer’s market and support it by buying the items you need.

Here are the best farmers markets in Atlanta.

Visit Arabia Mountain

Arabia Mountain

If natural scenic beauty is your thing, Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area is a great place to visit. There are plenty of trails to hike and mountains to explore.

Silver Comet Trail

Silver Comet Trail

Have you ever been to the Silver Comet Trail? If not, make this the weekend you do it. You can walk or run the trail or rent a bicycle with Comet Trail Cycles.

Go To Da Club

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Atlanta’s nightlife is well known across the Southeast. Clubs that stay open until the wee hours, live entertainment and celebrity appearances make Atlanta a happening and fun place at night. Here are the best clubs to do go in Atlanta.

Apache Cafe

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If you want to enjoy one of the city’s musical gems, Apache Cafe is the place to go. Aside from being the venue where India Irie was discovered, patrons will enjoy the daily happy hour, food and drinks. With a weekly schedule of events that features Pangea’s Afrosocial, spoken word, karaoke, art, live music and more, this place is a must-visit.

Red Light Cafe

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Red Light Cafe has become a favorite Midtown haunt for those looking for a cool establishment with nightly entertainment, including music, creative dance performances and more. Red Light Cafe is located at 553-1 Amsterdam Avenue NE Atlanta, GA 30306.

Check Out An Atlanta Festival

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In the warmer months, it’s festival season in Atlanta. These are fun events full of live music, great food and sights to see. See all the Atlanta festivals slated for this year.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

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One of the most naturally beautiful spaces in the city, the Atlanta Botanical Garden features 30 acres of plants, statues & fountains with with a conservatory.  High society events like concerts, parties and more take place right here, giving the building a fun, aristocratic flair for the old and new moneyed alike. 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Atlanta History Center

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Housing the city’s preeminent historical archive, the Atlanta History Center sits on 33 acres in the heart of Buckhead. The center features one of the state’s most storied antebellum homes, as well as exhibits, grounds & gardens. 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.

Centennial Olympic Park

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The largest park in downtown Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park was birthed for the 1996 Olympics. The park now hosts private events, concerts and is full of serene walking paths and water gardens. During the warm months, bring the kids out to enjoy the Fountain of Rings. Come out at night or on the weekends to see the stars illuminate the site.  265 Park Avenue West, Atlanta, GA 30313.

Children’s Museum of Atlanta

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Got children? Then you’ll love the Children’s Museum of Atlanta in downtown Atlanta. Among the fun things to do here are tons of rides, interactive activities for the whole family and more. The museum features 30,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits, including an indoor playground, sand table and more. The museum is appropriate for children ages 2 to 8. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313.

College Football Hall of Fame

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In addition to these everyday spots in Atlanta, the city’s promoters and other organizers are throwing all kinds of parties.

There are so many Atlanta events popping off every week it’s hard to keep up with it all. That’s why I suggest you subscribe to AtlantaFi.com to get all the freshest gatherings, Atlanta happenings, parties and more delivered to your inbox.

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Explore Atlanta At Your Own Pace

Let’s face it: Atlanta is one of the most fun cities in the United States. Whether you’re a native or visitor, Atlanta has fun things to do in abundance.

First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:

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