Momofeat Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 We're taking a short vacation to GA very soon. We'll spend one day at Six Flags & one evening at a Braves game. What's a low-key, inexpensive "must see" part of Atlanta (preferably indoors) that we could see before the game? We do not want to go to the Aquarium. We'd like for it to be something that the kids have never experienced before. Also, if you have any tips to make the most of the game & Six Flags, I would love to hear them! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Indoor and inexpensive is tough. And I have no idea what your family has done before for it to be a new experience. :) Also I'm not sure of your kids' ages because I'm on the mobile site. Do you have museum memberships that would get you reciprocal entrance? Our natural history museum (Fernbank) isn't on par with Chicago or NYC or Smithsonian's, but it has air conditioning. Center for Puppetry Arts if your kids are younger is fun. There's often a Groupon or some deal for tickets. You could go there then hit the Varsity (world's largest drive in but park and go inside!) before going to the game. The usual attractions: Atlanta Zoo (outside, not too expensive with coupons or reciprocal membership) Stone Mountain (outside and all day excursion and not cheap) World of Coke (inside, always some deal or coupon) CNN Center (timed, ticketed tours) High Museum of Art Turner Field does a tour that's pretty neat. You get to go in the dugout and on the field. http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/ballpark/tours/index.jsp I'd like to apologize in advance for the pit of despair that Six Flags has become. As long as you're going solely for the rides and not expecting any manner of customer service, you should be fine. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momofeat Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks, Zoobie. My kids are dd13, dd10 and ds7. Unfortunately, we don't have any zoo or museum memberships this year. We'll investigate those suggestions. I'm sorry to hear that Six Flags has gone downhill. When I was growing up, it was my favorite amusement park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Turner Field tour? My husband and son have done this at Turner Field as well as at several other parks around the country and have always enjoyed them. Even if you do not do the tour, you could tour the museum. If it is a night game, I think the tours are available, though they are not for afternoon games. Or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2att Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 We just got back from Atlanta and found the Atlanta History Center to be our favorite attraction. My kids are 17, 12, and 9. We had it planned for our last day, thinking it would take just an hour or so. Four hours later we had to leave so we could get back home at a reasonable time--really neat place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linders Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 If you want something a little different, one of our fave places is the Carlos Museum at Emory University. It has an amazing collection of Egyptian artifacts as well as some decent stuff from other ancient civilizations. It is small enough to see everything in 2-3 hours, priced at $8/adult, $6/kid. The campus is a peaceful place for a picnic lunch as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momofeat Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Ooo...I love the look of the Atlanta History Center. It's probably going to cost more than we can swing, though. Maybe we'll find a discount/coupon somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 When my Mom unexpectedly ended up in Atlanta due to a plane being diverted I told her to go see CNN (the only thing I knew of in Atlanta). She did a tour, and really enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 World of coke. My kids love it and you get to drink different beverages from all over the world. It's a bit pricey though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Seconding the Carlos Museum (esp. if you're into ancient history) &/or the History Center. Or, you could go hang out at the Varsity & eat. Depending on the day/time you have available, you might be able to go see one of the summer movies at the Fox. I've never done a Fox tour, but that might be pretty interesting too. Right now, the Sundial Restaurant at the top of Peachtree Plaza is under renovation, so it is closed through August. However, you used to be able to ride the elevator up there just to see the views of the city up there. You could call & see if that part of it is still open.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 The MLK center and historic house are free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Thought of something else: the CDC sometimes has exhibits that are free. Bet you've never toured the Centers for Disease Control! A friend took my kids a few years ago, and they really enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 The Federal Reserve has a museum in ATL that has free self-guided tours. Here's a list of free/cheap activities in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momofeat Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Thank you all so much! We may wind up not really having time to do much more than walk around and eat. We're driving from Athens to a hotel in Austell, and the game is at 7:30. Does anyone know if it is really worth it to go 2 1/2 hours early to the game? Do you have to sit in your game seats, or can you go other places to watch batting practice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 You don't ever have to go to your seats if you don't want to sit in them. :) Usually gates open 3-3.5 hrs before first pitch, and BP starts a half hour before that, so you might be able to catch the end of it. They'll post exact times on the team website. http://www.accessatlanta.com/news/entertainment/calendar/braves-offer-more-than-just-baseball-at-turner-fie/nQ4Cq/ http://www.atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/ballpark/information/index.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 As zoobie said, it would be perfectly fine to go early to the game. You will find plenty to do, eat, people watch, hang out at the kids' play areas, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpidarkomama Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 One of the Fernbank museums is free. http://fsc.fernbank.edu/ And the Atlanta History Museum is A+ fantastic! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momofeat Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Oh, I want to go to the History museum!!! But I don't think we're going to have enough time. :-/ I think we are going to the game super-early. My girls are not thrilled with the idea, but the game is really for our baseball-loving boy, while Six Flags is really for them. We're hoping the girls will like it better once we get there. As much as he loves baseball, though, I can't imagine not spending every second there that we can. We live too far from a mlb team to do this very often. I haven't been to a mlb game in over <ahem> 20 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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