subject: 5 Great Summer Family Attractions in Metro Atlanta [print this page] 5 Great Summer Family Attractions in Metro Atlanta
1. Six Flags Over Georgia
If you're eager to ride raging roller coasters or experience affordable family fun for ages visit Six Flags Over Georgia, the southeast's largest regional theme park. The 230-acre park which originally opened in 1967 hosts characters from Warner Bros. including Looney Tunes, DC Comic's Justice League, and Mr. Six Flags. Six Flags Over Georgia has 9 thrilling coasters as well as an assortment of fun for younger guests such as a replica Thomas The Tank Engine train ride.
2. Six Flags White Water
Located in Marietta, GA, Six Flags White Water is one of the nation's top 10 largest water parks. White Water features 50 attractions, including Cliffhanger, a 90-foot freefall. Younger guests can enjoy the park's quieter areas like Little Squirt's Island and Atlanta Ocean wave pool.
3. Centennial Olympic Park
The 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park was created as a gathering spot for visitors and Atlantians to enjoy during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. On sunny summer day's guests to the park will be sure to see kids splashing through the park's Fountain of Rings. It is the world's largest interactive fountain utilizing the Olympic symbol of five interconnecting rings.
Enjoy the many events held each summer at the park including Music @ Noon, the perfect lunch time break, Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day, the Fourth of July Celebration, including free festivities all day long, and the National Black Arts Festival from July 15-18.
4. Sun Valley Beach
Take a dip in the southeast's largest pool at Sun Valley Beach in Power Springs, GA. The water retreat is perfect for those hot summer days with its 1.5-acre pool surrounded by a white sand beach. Plus Sun Valley beach also includes 11 water slides, dolphin fountain, showering umbrella, driving platforms, and "Tarzan" swinging ropes.
5. The Beach at Clayton County International Park
The Beach is a spring-fed lake offering family fun for all ages. It features an adventure kiddie pool, 2 water slides, a water trampoline, and sun desk. Also enjoy the park's Putt-Putt course and indoor play ground. International Park's other recreational opportunities include a 17 tennis court complex, Muscle Beach Fitness Center, and picnic tables and pavilions.
