The Aquarium is divided into six different exhibit, each focusing on a different environment or animal. The first is Georgia Explorer, which is aimed especially at children.  The exhibit has several touch pools containing sea stars, horseshoe crabs, shrimp, stingrays, and sharks. Georgia Explorer also contains sea turtles, and a display of fish from Gray’s Reef, off of Georgia’s coast.

The second exhibit, River Scout, explores the lives of river animals. In this section of the aquarium a river flows overhead, allowing you a view of the fish from below. This exhibit contains fish from the rivers of Africa, Asia, South America, and Georgia, such as electric eel, piranha, and archerfish, as well as otters and albino alligators!

Dolphin Tales showcases the incredible dolphins, through a regular gallery, but also features special dolphin shows and even the opportunity to meet, touch, and feed the stars of this exhibit ($59.95 + General Admission).

The fourth exhibit at the aquarium, Cold Water Quest, features a wide variety of creatures from polar and other cold ocean regions, such as beluga whales, sea otters, African penguins, the mysterious weedy sea dragon, and frightening spider crab. Cold Water Quest, also has a touch pool.

The Ocean Voyager exhibit is the largest indoor aquatic habitat in the world, with a full 6.3 million gallons of water, and glass walls two feet thick! this exhibit houses several of the aquarium’s largest animals, including multiple whale sharks, the giant grouper, and spotted eagle ray (which can reach almost 11 feet wide, and 16 feet long)! The exhibit has one giant glass wall giving you an excellent view of the thousands of fish, and a glass tunnel through the middle, immersing you in the aquatic world.

Tropical Diver, the sixth and final exhibit, is a relaxing coral reef, with sea horses, clownfish, porkfish, several varieties of jellyfish, the giant Caribbean hermit crab, garden eel, and dozens of other species.

Besides their role as caretaker and presenter of these many fish, the Georgia Aquarium is also deeply involved in research and conservation efforts involving water life.

Admission & Location:

Admission prices vary by day. Click here to purchase tickets.

The aquarium is open every day of the year, but hours of operation vary with the seasons.

Georgia Aquarium can be found at 357 Luckie Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30313

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Besides the cliff-face carving, Stone Mountain Park has a number of fantastic attractions! The Summit Skyride is a high-speed cable car that will take you from the ground below, to the top of the mountain, where you can get an amazing view of up to 60 miles, including the Atlanta skyline, and the Appalachian Mountains. Key to the park is the Stone Mountain Museum. At the museum you’ll learn the history of mountain and surrounding area stretching back 12,000 years. Discover how the Native Americans and pioneers lived here, and how the area was affected by the American Civil War. The museum also features exhibits showing how the relief carving was created in the side of the mountain, with scale models, a short documentary, and full-size replicas of parts of the carving.

General Attractions:

• The Great Barn is tons of fun for families (specifically children 5-12). The barn has super slides, ball blasters, trampoline floors, climbing structures, and a full 65 interactive games!
• The Great Locomotive Chase adventure golf is a fun 18-hole train-themed game for both adults and children.
• Geyser Towers is a fun netted playground with a giant geyser sporadically spraying out water.
• Cross suspended wooden bridges, walk a tightrope, try your hand at a climbing wall, and much more at the safe & thrilling SkyHike!
• Go zip lining and rock wall climbing at Camp Highland Outpost.
• See the incredible immersive 3D film Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.
• Tour land and water when you Ride The Ducks.
• Get a taste of history at the Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard.
• Take a half-hour ride on the Scenic Railroad around Stone Mountain.

Winter Attractions:

• Ride the Tube Runners.
• Go with your family down Avalanche Alley in a giant snow inner tube.
• Build snowmen, play in the snow fort, ride the snow-go-round, and more in the SnowZone!

History & Nature:

• Check out the Confederate Memorial on the side of Stone Mountain, which took 60 years from idea to completion.
• Visit the Quarry Exhibit where you’ll learn about the 7.6 million cubic feet of granite that have been taken from the Mountain, and the importance of the industry.
• Learn about the geology & ecology of the area, and Georgia’s part in the Civil War in the Confederate Hall Historical & Environmental Education Center.
• Listen to the chirping as you take a walk along Songbird Trail.
• Hear the daily concert of the 732-bell Carillon.
• See a waterwheel in action at the Grist Mill.
• Walk across the Covered Bridge.

Recreation & Golf:

• Play on the park’s two beautiful 18-hole golf courses: Stonemont & Lakemont.
• Hike a mile to the top of the mountain.
• Walk and hike along 15 miles of great trails.
• Walk, job, or bike, on the 5-mile Robert E. Lee Boulevard.
• Have a picnic on the grass, or choose from 200 tables.
• Go fishing from 6 am – midnight.

Dining:

There are dozens of great restaurants around Stone Mountain Park. Here are a some highlights:

• Base Camp BBQ
• Big Rock Cafe
• Campfire Grill
• Coffee & Company
• Dippin Dots Ice Cream
• Funnel Cakes
• Summit Snacks
• The Commons Restaurant
• Waterside Restaurant
• Granite Cafe

Events:

Stone Mountain Park has a lot of great regular attractions, but you’ll definitely also want to check out their excellent Shows & Entertainment, with 3D films, live music, pie eating contests, and more! Several festivals and other special events are also hosted at the park year-round.

Shopping:

• Buy gear & souvenirs at the Adventure Center.
• Get homemade brittle, fudge, hand-dipped candies and more at the Candy Kitchen.
• Find a treasure at Memorial Hall Gifts.
• Shop candy, toys, gifts, pottery, jams, and more at Shelton’s General Store.
• Watch glassblowing in action at the Stone Mountain Glass Shop.
• After you climb the mountain, buy a T shirt at Top of the Mountain Gifts to commemorate.
• Stop by the Toy Shop for stuffed animals, games, and more great things for kids.

Camping & Lodging:

• Go camping or RVing at the Stone Mountain Park Campground (starting at $25).
• Stay in the Stone Mountain Inn Marriott (starting at $89).
• Book a room at the Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort (starting at $139).

Admission & Location:

Admission to the park is free, but there is a $10 parking fee. You can get tickets to special events here.

Before planning your visit, be sure to check the Park Calendar for special events and shows.

Stone Mountain Park can be found at 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Phone Number: 770-498-569

1. Take the kids to the Georgia Aquarium — the world’s largest aquarium — with more than 8 million gallons of water, and 120,000 fish!
2. Stone Mountain Park has awesome activities for kids, like a pumpkin festival every October, a railroad, ropes course, geyser water tower, and a laser show, plus much more!
3. It’s a bit of a drive, but Callaway Gardens has a beach on Robin Lake, but also water sports and trails.
4. The Atlanta Botanical Gardens offers many programs for kids in the garden including storybook time every Wednesday (April – October).
5. World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta is perfect for kids!
6. You can’t really go wrong with the Atlanta Zoo
7. The Center for Puppetry Arts is awesome! Kids can create a puppet and watch puppet performances, and see and touch hundreds of puppets!
8. Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta has special exhibits designed for kids about books, money, food, crawl spaces, water and fish, and painting.
9. The Fernbank Museum of Natural History has an IMAX Theatre and lots of science exhibits and activities for the kids.
10. Grant Park (near the zoo) is known for being the oldest and largest park in Atlanta. But did you know it has a playground, ponds, and hundreds of acres of walking trails.
11. Piedmont Park offers a host of events for people of all ages, including a kids cooking class and farmers market, and playgrounds.

Stay tuned as we update our list with more activities.