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10Best Itinerary: What to Do on a Rainy Day in Atlanta

Enjoy these indoor family-friendly attractions
Claudine Williams

February 1, 2012 // By Claudine Williams

By Claudine Williams
February 1, 2012

 

When choosing attractions for the little ones, consider selecting places that are indoors during the months that are prone to inclement weather. When it is cold outside, you will naturally want to spend more time indoors. Although the weather is milder during the spring, you and your family can escape the rainy weather by visiting some of Atlanta's great indoor attractions that are targeted to families.

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If you haven't been to the Georgia Aquarium, you can avoid the crowd by making a trip there during the winter or early spring. The variety of underwater life will keep the entire family entertained. Take the time to read about the various creatures, and you can easily transform a fun attraction into an educational attraction.

One of the largest living reef exhibits in the worldOne of the largest living reef exhibits in the world — Photo courtesy of Georgia Aquarium

Take your toddlers to Imagine It!. Your children will have a safe place to explore the exhibits that are designed just for them. The museum's assemble of entertainers, the Imaginators provide interactive and fun musical performances, which give children opportunities to become a part of the shows.  The changing exhibits offer up a new variety of things to see and learn whenever you visit.

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Head to the World of Coca Cola, a museum like you have never seen before. A visit to the World of Coca Cola will entertain young children and give your family insight into the beverage company. See how the drink is bottled and view the huge collection of Coca Cola artwork. At the end of the visit, you will be treated to sampling Coke beverages from all over the world. Some of the flavors might surprise you.

World of Coca-ColaWorld of Coca-Cola — Photo courtesy of World of Coca-Cola

The Atlanta Cyclorama is yet another attraction that will keep the kids entertained when the weather isn't quite cooperating. Children who are ten and older are most likely to understand and enjoy the Cyclorama the most. Children who have learned about the Civil War will find the exhibit of interest, especially if they are visual learners. Although there is a museum that the family could explore, the actual Cyclorama is more suitable for children who do not mind passively watching a production in a theater.

Combine dinner with your attraction when you visit Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament. Your family will sit in an indoor stadium and enjoy a chicken dinner while watching mounted knights battle in a ring. It's fun to read about the knights before heading out to the show. You'll find yourself cheering for your favorite knight, or you'll at least be amused by the antics of the knights and horses.

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Claudine Williams

About Claudine Williams

Claudine Williams worked as a newspaper reporter and a teacher before becoming a freelance travel writer. Claudine has lived in several cities in the United States, but moved to metro Atlanta after falling in love with the city during the 1996 Olympics. She has written about Atlanta’s attractions for About.com and as the Atlanta Traveler for b5 media. Although her travels have taken her to Africa, South Korea, and Germany, Claudine still enjoys Atlanta’s great food, shopping, spas, and hospitality.

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