Sun Valley Beach
Splash in the largest pool in the Southeast, 1-1/2 acres surrounded by white, sandy beaches. Zip down 11 waterslides, enjoy the lumber jack log roll, diving platforms, and “Tarzan” swinging ropes. 5350 Holloman Rd., Powder Springs, GA, 770-943-5900, www.sunvalleybeach.com




Booth Western Art Museum
Cowboys in Georgia? This museum features contemporary Western artwork,  movie posters, and illustrations; Presidential portraits and letters; Civil War art, and more. 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville, GA, 770-387-1300, www.boothmuseum.org



Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum
Another exciting museum in Cartersville, Tellus features exhibits on fossils and dinosaurs, minerals, transportation, hands-on science, and a 120-seat fully digital planetarium. 100 Tellus Dr., White, GA, 770-386-0576, www.tellusmuseum.org




Sports in Atlanta
Whether it’s Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball at Turner Field, Atlanta Falcons National Football Conference football at the Georgia Dome, or Atlanta Hawks NBA basketball, Atlanta Thrashers NHL hockey or Atlanta Dream WNBA basketball at Philip’s Arena, you can have a ball with Atlanta’s professional sports teams.



Nearby Sports
See baseball’s future stars when you catch a game with The Rome Braves, the Class A South Atlantic League affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves. State Mutual Stadium, 755 Braves Blvd., Rome, GA, 706-378-5144, www.romebraves.com



Centennial Olympic Park
Don’t miss the world’s largest Olympic Ring fountain, the concerts, family activities, and festivals at this 21-acre legacy of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. 265 Park Ave. West, NW, Atlanta, GA, 404-223-4412, www.centennialpark.com




Inside CNN Atlanta
Get an up-close look at global news as it happens when you take the
55-minute guided walking tour Inside CNN. 190 Marietta St. NW,
Atlanta, GA, 404-827-2300 or 877-4CNNTOUR, www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta




The Georgia Aquarium
Be amazed at the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, as whale sharks, sand tiger sharks, beluga whales, sea otters and other aquatic animals swim and play around you! 225 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 404-581-4000, www.georgiaaquarium.org



 Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
The kids will never forget the hands-on, colorful exhibits and activities at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, where children can discover, imagine, and explore as they learn how things work. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, Atlanta, GA, 404-659-5437, www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org



Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Explore the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the visitor center, historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and The King Center. Pay your respects to the memory of Dr. King and his wife, Coretta Scott King, at the gravesites, located at The King Center. 450 Auburn Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA, 404-331-5190, www.nps.gov/malu



World of Coca-Cola
Experience the 4-D theater, watch a real, live Coca-Cola bottling line, and sample nearly 70 different beverages from around the world at this unique attraction that celebrates the world’s most popular soft drink. 121 Baker St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 800-676-2653, www.worldofcoca-cola.com



Center for Puppetry Arts
See amazing performances from the Family Series and New Directions for adults, and don’t miss the largest interactive puppetry museum in the U.S. 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta, GA, 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org



The Fox Theatre
With its distinct Ottoman ornamentation inside and out, this 1920s-era theater is a treat, especially as a venue for Broadway shows, concerts, ballet, and more. 660 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA, 404-881-2100, www.foxtheatre.org



High Museum of Art
This leading art museum in the Southeast is involved in a three-year partnership that brings treasures from France’s Musee du Louvre to Atlanta. Expect a broad, diverse selection of art in a variety of media. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 404-733-4444, www.high.org



Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Come face to face with the world’s largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on Earth, connect with cultures from around the globe, and enjoy the incredible 5-story experience of an IMAX® film. 767 Clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA, 404-929-6300, www.fernbankmuseum.org



Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
Learn about the life and work of the 39th president. Walk into an exact replica of the Oval Office, see exquisite state gifts, and view the actual Nobel Peace Prize awarded to President Carter in 2002. 441 Freedom Pkwy., Atlanta, GA, 404-865-7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.org

Zoo Atlanta
Don’t miss the sight of a pair of Giant Pandas and a new panda cub, or the 24 gorillas in the Ford African Rain Forest, one of the largest captive gorilla populations in North America. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA, 404-624-5600, www.zooatlanta.org

Six Flags Over Georgia
At the Southeast’s largest regional theme park, experience thrills on Goliath, ride Thomas the Tank Engine, or cool-off in Skull Island, the world’s largest interactive theme park water play structure. 275 Riverside Pkwy. SW, Austell, GA, 770-948-9290, www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia

Six Flags White Water
Dive into Six Flags White Water’s thrilling water rides, slides, and waterfalls including Tornado, the Ultimate Storm, and Cliffhanger, one of the tallest freefalls in the world. 250 Cobb Pkwy., Marietta, GA, 770-948-9290, www.sixflags.com/whitewater



Stone Mountain Park
The state’s most visited attraction offers 3,200 acres of natural beauty, recreational activities, special events, lodging and camping. See the town of Crossroads® which includes live shows, craft demonstrations, shopping, and dining.770-498-5690 or 1-800-401-2407, www.stonemountainpark.com



Yellow River Game Ranch
The 24-acre Yellow River Game Ranch features more than 600 native Georgia animals, such as deer, buffalo, bears, and the famous weather-predicting groundhog, General Beauregard Lee. 4525 Hwy. 78, Lilburn, GA, 770-972-6643, www.yellowrivergameranch.com



Kangaroo Conservation Center
The Kangaroo Conservation Center, in the North Georgia Mountains near Dawsonville, is America’s Aussie Adventure, home to the largest population of kangaroos outside of Australia. 222 Bailey-Waters Rd., Dawsonville, GA, 706-265-6100, www.kangaroocenter.com