Metro Atlanta ADA Accessible Places to Visit

Outdoor Places To Visit

Gardens and Nature Preserve

Atlanta Botanical Indoor Gardens - Featuring the Tropical Rotunda, Desert House, Orangerie Houses, wildlife animals displays, Fuqua Orchid Center, High Elevation House, Display House and special exhibits. Atlanta Botanical Garden showcases 30 acres of gardens and woodland. Featuring the Tropical Rotunda, Desert House, Fuqua Conservatory, wildlife animals, Hydrangea, Dwarf and Rare Conifers, Palms, Lilies, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Water Plants and more. and more. Phone: 404-876-5859 - Address: 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 and atlanta-botanical-gardens.html - Visit the Atlanta Botanical Indoor Gardens and Visit the Atlanta Botanical Outdoor Gardens

Atlanta History Center Gardens features 33 acres of picturesque woodlands, Historic Gardens, and trails are home to native and introduced flora all representative of Georgia. Each themed garden depicts the story of a particular group of people who interacted with this land and its plants in distinctive ways. Phone: 404-814-4000 - Address: 130 W Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA Visit Atlanta History Center Gardens

Dunwoody Nature Center features a wetland boardwalk, woodland and streamside trails, display gardens, a picnic meadow, a treehouse classroom pavilion and a shaded playground. Phone: 770-394-3322 - Address: 5343 Roberts Drive, Dunwoody GA 30338 Visit Dunwoody Nature Center

Fernbank Science Center Gardens - The rose garden consists of approximately 1,300 roses from 3 sources. Fernbank Forest is a 65-acre tract of relatively undisturbed mature mixed hardwood forest. Visit the butterfly garden and the Home Composting Demonstation Site. Phone: 678-874-7102 - Address: Fernbank Science Center, 156 Heaton Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30307 - Visit Fernbank Science Center Gardens

Marietta Educational Garden Center is supported by the 24 Garden Clubs of Marietta, GA. The Center is frequented by these groups for meetings, social gatherings and public events. Club members also assist in the beautification of the Center by donating their time and energy throughout the year. The front porch provides a grand view of the center grounds. A handicap ramp provides easy access to the porch and center for anyone who cannot use the stairs. Phone: 770-427-3494 - Address: 505 Kennesaw Avenue NW, Marietta, Georgia 30060

Reynolds Nature Preserve is a 146-acre woodland dedicated to conservation and fostering an appreciation of the natural environment through educational programs. 4 miles of meandering wood chipped trails, demonstration vegetable and herb garden, compost demonstration site, handicap accessible native plants trail, and historic barn. Home to a collection of native reptiles, amphibians, observation bee hive and other educational exhibits. Pets are welcome on leashes no longer than 6 feet in length. Phone: 770-603-4188 - Address: 5665 Reynolds Rd., Morrow, GA 30260

Looking for a job in Atlanta? Whatever field you are in, we have the right Staffing Agencies information just for you! Find a staffing agency or job in Georgia.

Fishing Lakes

Blalock Reservoir in Clayton County Size: 260 acres - Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: Picnic tables, a boat ramp and restrooms. The area is handicap accessible. Fee: Daily fee or season pass - Open all year Restrictions and regulations: Boats 16 feet or less with electric motors only are allowed. A user fee is charged. Boats 16 feet or less with electric motors are allowed. There is no swimming or camping. The lake is open from dawn to dusk from Wednesday through Sunday. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Contact Information Owner: Clayton County Water Authority - Phone: 770-603-5605 Address: 2755 Freeman Road Hampton, GA 30228 Directions: South of Jonesboro on Shamrock Lake Road off Freeman Road and U.S. Hwy 19-41

Shamrock Reservoir in Clayton County Size: 68 acres - Fish: Bass, bream, catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: Boat ramp, restrooms and picnic tables, and area is handicap accessible. Fee: Daily fee or season pass is charged. - Open March thru October from dawn to dusk from Wednesday through Sunday. Restrictions: Electric motors only. This lake is designed as "a fishing hole for kids." An adult must be accompanied by at least on child 12 years old or younger to fish in the lake. Boats 16 feet or less with electric motors are allowed. There is no swimming or camping. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Contact Information Owner: Clayton County Water Authority - Phone: 770- 603-5605 Address: 2755 Freeman Road Hampton, GA 30228 Directions: South of Jonesboro on Shamrock Lake Road off Freeman Road and U.S. Hwy 19-41

State Parks

Panola Mountain State Park - ADA Accessable Ammenities: Museum and restroom. Days and Hours Open - 7 am - sunset daily. Phone: 770-389-7801 (office 8 am - 5 pm) - Address: 2620 Hwy 155 SW, Stockbridge, GA 30281

Sweetwater Creek State Park- ADA Access Ammenities: Museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - dark. Phone: 770-732-5871 (office 9 am - 5 pm) - Address: 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122

More Outdoor Places to Visit

Alpharetta’s Big Creek Greenway in Alpharetta Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center in Alpharetta Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta Chattahoochee River National Parks Recreation Area in Atlanta Historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta Marietta Confederate Cemetery and Marietta City Cemetery in Marietta Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta Newman Wetlands Center in Hampton Check out info on these fun free outdoor places to visit.

Art Galleries - Museums & Historic Sites

Art Galleries Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries in Atlanta Douglasville Cultural Arts Center in Douglasville Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth Marlow House Gallery in Marietta

Museums American Museum of Papermaking in Atlanta Antique Funeral Museum in Jonesboro Apex Museum in Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Monetary Museum in Atlanta Fernbank Museum of Natural History Georgia State Capitol and Museum in Atlanta Holiday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum in Fayetteville Marietta/ Cobb Museum of Art in Marietta Marietta Fire Museum in Marietta Marietta History Center in Marietta Museum of Design Atlanta in Atlanta Old Courthouse on the Square Jim Cherry Museum in Decatur Root House Museum in Marietta Roswell Fire and Rescue Museum in Roswell Smyrna Museum in Smyrna GA Teaching Museum North in Roswell The King Center in Atlanta

Historic Sites Fayette County Historical Society in Morrow Governor’s Mansion in Atlanta Gwinnett Historical Society and Gwinnett History Center in Lawrenceville Historic Mansell House and Gardens in Alpharetta Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta National Archives and Record Administration in Morrow Old Courthouse on the Square in Decatur Check out info on these museums, art galleries and historic sites here.

Looking for Newnan or Moreland? Coweta County is part of the Presidential Pathways travel region; see Presidential Pathways accessible indoor places. Covington’s Alcovy Conservation Center is listed under Historic Heartland.