Metro Atlanta Georgia Travel Region
Map & Indoors Activities Information
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Free fun activities
in the Metro Atlanta Travel Region include:
 Fine
Arts Centers & Galleries
Museums
Historic Sites
& Historical Societies
Nature Preserve Centers
& Parks
Outdoor
Recreation
Walking
& Driving Tours - Indoors & Outdoors
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Fine
Arts Centers & Galleries
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Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
The 1920 Callanwolde mansion offers arts education and literary visual and
performing arts events. Gallery open Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.- 8p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-3p.m.
Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone:
404-872-5338 - Address: 980 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta, GA 30306 |
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Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries
Home to a historical collection of African-American art and the illustrious
murals by Hale Woodruff. Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sat.-Sun. 12-4p.m. Donations
accepted.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food,
Party Facilities
Phone: 404-880-6102 - Address: 223 James P. Brawley Dr., Atlanta,
GA 30314 |
Cultural Arts Center
It hosts concerts, festivals, events and other cultural activities, including
Monthly artists’ receptions, exhibits and special programs. Mon.-Fri.
9a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 1-5p.m.. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party
Facilities
Phone:
770-949-2787 – Address: 8652 Campbellton St., Douglasville, GA 30134 |
Great Gatsby’s Auction Gallery
This 100,000-square-foot showroom includes an art gallery and a three-acre
garden area. Mon.-Sat. 9a.m.-5p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-457-1903 Address: 5070 Peachtree Industrial Blvd,
Chamblee, GA 30341 |
Marlow House Gallery
This quaint gallery features Thomas Kinkade artwork, gifts and collectibles.
Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m.
Phone: 770-426-1825 – Address: 192 Church St., Marietta, GA 30060 |
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Museums |
American Museum of Papermaking
Trace the history of paper from 4,000 BC to today’s contemporary paper artists.
Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m. Reservations required for tours. Donations accepted.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 404-894-7840 - Address: 500 10th St., Atlanta, GA 30332 |
Antique Funeral Museum/ Margaret Mitchell
Playhouse
Visitors can see a horse-drawn hearse, a pre-Civil War casket, antique Civil War
embalming equipment and visit the room where Margaret Mitchell played as a
child. Daily. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-478-7211 – Address: 168 N. McDonough St., Jonesboro, GA
30236 |
CDC/ Global Heath Odyssey Museum
See how the CDC’s work leads to safer and healthier people. A museum, visitors
center and interactive educational facility. Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m. Free.
Phone: 404-639-0830 - Address: 1600 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA
30333 |
Coweta County African-American Heritage Museum and
Research Center
The first black museum of the county exhibits historical African-American
architecture, and houses artifacts and records. Call for hours or appt.
Donations accepted.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-683-7055 – Address: 92 Farmer St., Newnan, GA 30263 |
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Visitors Center
and Monetary Museum
Explore the Federal Reserve’s role in the economy through interactive exhibits.
Tour the cash and check operations overlooks. Mon., Wed., Fri. at 10a.m. and
1p.m. Free.
Amenities: Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 404-498-8764 - Address: 1000 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA
30309 |
Georgia State Capitol and Museum
Experience the history of the Capitol by viewing artifacts, historic flags,
artwork and a short film. Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-5:30p.m. Seasonal tour times. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food
Phone: 404-656-2844 or 404-651-6996
Address: 431 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334 |
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Gwinnett History Museum
The museum specializes in the preservation of Gwinnett County artifacts from
prehistory to World War II. Mon.-Thurs. 10a.m.-4p.m. Sat. 12-5p.m. $1donation
requested.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Food
Phone: 770-822-5178 – Address: 455 Perry St., Lawrenceville, GA
30045 |
Lanier Museum of Natural History
This museum offers a look at Georgia’s natural environment. A reptile
collection, wildlife exhibits and a butterfly garden are favorite attractions.
Phone: 404-932-4460 - 2601 Buford Dam Rd., Buford, GA 30518 |
Marietta Fire Museum
The museum showcases antique fire engines and fire-fighting equipment. Mon.-Fri.
8a.m.-5p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-794-5491 – Address: 112 Haynes St., Marietta, GA 30060 |
Museum of Design
Located in downtown Atlanta, this museum is dedicated to the study of design and
its impact on daily life. Tue.-Sat. 11a.m.-5p.m. Free.
Amenities: Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 404-979-6455 - Address: 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta,
GA 30303 |
Old Campbell County Museum
Learn the history of Campbell County and visit the historic courthouse. Tue.
11a.m.-4p.m. and by appt. Call for tour reservations. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-964-6007, 770-996-6796 – Address: Old Campbell County
Courthouse and E. Broad St., Fairburn, GA 30214 |
Roswell Fire and Rescue Museum
This small local museum focuses on the history of the Roswell Volunteer Fire
Department. Daily 9a.m.-6p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-641-3730 – Address: 1002 Alpharetta St., Roswell, GA
30075 |
Smyrna Museum
This museum contains a large collection of photographs, memorabilia,
publications and historical and genealogical research materials. Call for hours
and tours. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-431-2858 – Address: 2861 Atlanta St., Smyrna, GA 30082 |
Teaching Museum North
Exhibits here document the history of the U.S. Georgia and Roswell. Mon.-Fri.
8a.m.-4p.m.. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-552-6339 – Address: 793 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA 30075 |
The Berman Jewish Heritage Museum
Through the lens of the Jewish experience the museum explores universal themes
such as human dignity and respect for difference.
Phone: 678-222-3700 - Address: 1440 Spring St., Atlanta, GA 30309 |
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Historic Sites
& Historical Societies |
Fayette County Historical Society
The society runs a research center for genealogical and historical research and
offers a walking tour of the Fayetteville historic area. Call for hours. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-716-6020 – Address: 195 Lee St., Fayetteville, GA 30214 |
Georgia Department of Archives and History
Georgia’s most valuable historical documents are housed here, helping state and
local governments meet records requirements. Tue.-Sat. 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 678-364-3700 – Address: 5800 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow, GA
30260 |
Governor’s Mansion
Take a tour through the beautiful mansion to learn the history and see its
collection of 19th-century neoclassical furnishings, paintings and porcelain.
Tue.-Thurs. 10-11:30a.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms,
Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 404-261-1776 - Address: 391 W. Paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, GA
30305 |
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Gwinnett Historical Society and Gwinnett History
Center
The Historical Society maintains a genealogy and history library in the
courthouse. Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-2p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone:
770-822-5174 – Address: 185 Crogan St., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 |
Henry and Clayton Counties Genealogical Society
In the 1826 Brown House, the Genealogical Society preserves historical
information about Henry and Clayton counties. Mon., Wed., Fri. 10a.m.-3p.m.
Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms
Phone: 770-954-1456 – Address: 71 Macon St., McDonough, GA 30252 |
Historic Complex of Dekalb Historical Society
Housed in the former courthouse in Decatur, it provides tours on DeKalb’s
history and maintains a museum that has a room devoted to the Civil War.
Phone: 404-373-1088 - 720 W. Trinity Pl., Decatur, GA 30030 |
Historic Mansell House and Gardens
A 1910 Victorian home, filled with period antiques and surrounded by gardens,
houses the records and archives for old Milton County. Mon. and Fri. 10
a.m.-4p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-475-HOME - Address: 1835 Old Milton Pkwy., Alpharetta,
GA 30004 |
Historic Oakland Cemetery
This cemetery is the final resting place for 6,900 Confederate Soldiers, author
Margaret Mitchell, and golfer Bobby Joners. Daily Dusk-dawn. Group tours by appt.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 404-688-2107 - Address: 248 Oakland Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312 |
Historic City Cemetery
Guided tours are avail. Of this 1823 cemetery and museum. Notable citizens
buried here are Philip and Eleanor Fitzgerald, great grandparents Margaret
Mitchell.
Phone:
770-716-5332 – Address: 280 Stonewall Ave., W. Fayeteville, GA 30214 |
Marietta Confederate Cemetery/ Marietta City
Cemetery
Buried in the Confederate Cemetery are more than 3,000 people from the Civil War
era. The City Cemetery dates back further, to the 1830s. Daily dawn-dusk. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-429-1115 – Address: 381 Powder Springs St., Marietta,
GA 30060 |
Marietta National Cemetery
More than 10,000 Civil War soldiers are buried here. Daily. Call for tours.
Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-428-3258 – Address: 500 Washington Ave., Marietta, GA
30060 |
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
Tour MLK Jr.’s birth home and the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was
baptized and served as a co-pastor. Daily 9a.m.-5p.m. (6p.m. in summer). Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 404-331-5190 - Address: 450 Auburn Ave., GA 30312 |
National Archives and Record Administration
The National Archives and Record Administration houses information for genealogy
research. Tue.-Sat. 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-968-2100 – Address: 5780 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow, GA
30260 |
Old Courthouse on the Square
This former courthouse, more than 100 year old, feature the Jim Cherry Museum,
which includes a special Civil War room. Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 404-373-1088 - Address: 101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA
30030 |
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Other
fun Metro Atlanta Georgia Travel
Region Activities include: |
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State
Parks - Panola Mountain and
Sweetwater Creek |
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Festivals
and Events |
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Free
Fun Stuff To Do Outdoors |
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Fun
Indoor and Outdoor Activities $5 and Under |
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more information, visit the Metro Atlanta Georgia
Visitor Centers |
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