The temperatures are cranking up, and it's time to get out of the house and find something fun to do in Atlanta! Now that Memorial Day has passed, all the great summer attractions are open. There's plenty of cool things to do in Atlanta. Here's a list of ten things to try before the heat goes away. 1. Geyser Tower at Stone Mountain Park This new attraction is sure to be popular with kids and adults alike. It's a two-story climbing and water attraction full of nets, misters, geysers, streams, ladders, and other fun things to test your fitness level and cool off at the same time. The design is made for multiple fitness levels, and there's a spot at the base for tired parents and young children to play in a small stream. 2. Center for Puppetry Arts If your child has an interest in the puppets they see on Sesame Street, or you have fond memories of Jim Henson, then you definitely need to visit the Center for Puppetry Arts. They have two special exhibits on Jim Henson featuring many of your favorite characters, plus shows and general exhibitions of puppetry. There are also workshops available for you to learn puppetry. There's even shows for mature audiences in their New Direction Series. 3. Chattahoochee Nature Center We're fortunate to have the Chattahoochee River running through our city and to have so much of its green space protected and open for recreation. At the Chattahoochee Nature Center you can wander through hiking trails, take a canoe ride, or go visit their Discovery Center to learn more about how the river helps our city. There are 16 recreational areas along the river, so if the nature center is too far there's sure to be a spot close by to you. 4. Six Flags Over Georgia Six Flags has come out with six new shows to entertain us this summer. Viewers of America's Got Talent may remember the group iLuminate. They're now performing at Six Flags! It's a mesmerizing light show that you don't want to miss. They're also debuting Pop 40, a show covering hits from the 70s to today. A good way to educate your kids about the music you grew up with! 5. Grant Park This is Atlanta's oldest city park, and it's surrounded by several attractions. Zoo Atlanta, the Atlanta Cyclorama, and the Oakland Cemetery all border this park in the heart of Atlanta. It's a good place to stop when you want an all-in-one entertainment center, or you just want to relax after driving everywhere around the city. 6. Atlanta Skydiving Center Now here's something that's definitely cool to do in the summer! Atlanta Skydiving Center is the largest and most skilled skydiving center in the Eastern US. Whether you want to do a tandem skydive for your first time, or you want to get fully certified, ASC offers classes and jumps for every skill level. They also use the latest and most effective safety equipment available. Go fly with them and see how addictive it can be! 7. Midtown Night Clubs The night isn't the only thing that gets hot in the summer. The night club district in Midtown is sizzling with hot music, sexy people, and cool drinks. If you want to get up and dance all night long, then check out places like Sutra Lounge, Opera, and Aurum. 8. Legoland Discovery Center Do you have a child that loves Legos? Perhaps you want to buy a set every time you go near a toy store? This newly-opened theme park in Buckhead offers everything Lego you could dream of. You can learn how Lego blocks are made, and enjoy a 4-D film where you're the star. Build your own Lego racer, and stop by the gift shop where you can buy all the Lego sets you want. Then go home and build your own creations! Just don't step on the blocks. 9. Dick Lane Velodrome Do you have a bike? Do you like going as fast as you can? Since 1974, Dick Lane Velodrome has been helping cyclists learn the fine points of bicycle racing on their 1/5 mile banked track. There's no obstacles or hills to worry about; it's just you and your fellow competitors. Can you beat one of their records? 10. Woodruff Arts Center The last cool thing to do in Atlanta we'll look at is the Woodruff Arts Center. This center the heart of art in the ATL. It's made up of the Alliance Theater, Atlanta Symphony Hall, and the High Museum of Art. There's many different exhibits and shows that come through these halls. If you need a dose of high culture, this is the place to go. More >>

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Looking for places to entertain children in the city can be challenging. This is a list of some of the best parks to take your children to play and have fun in the outdoors.

Piedmont Park

This park was designed by the son of Fredrick Law Olmsted, who designed Central Park in New York. This park is located in the center of Atlanta. This is the largest park in the city. There is everything here from several play spots to a public pool.

1320 Monroe Dr, NE

Atlanta, GA 30306

http://www.piedmontpark.org/

Candler Park

Candler Park is named after the Candler family known for their ties to Coca-Cola. The park here is located off of McClendon Avenue and is full of well-maintained playgroup equipment. There are also several places here which are ideal for a picnic and a public pool.

585 Candler Park Drive NE,

Atlanta, Georgia.

http://candlerpark.org/

Ashford Park

Not only is this a great neighborhood park, but it offers something which many parks do not. This is toys to play on which are not bolted down to the ground. The area residents donated these toys so that parents would not have to pack up large toys and haul them to the park.

2980 Redding Rd NE

Atlanta, GA 30319

(404) 371-2631

ashfordpark.org/ashfordpark.html

Briarwood Park

This small neighborhood park is nestled in the middle of a residential neighborhood. The park is small and private. It is located between public pool and tennis courts. Another bonus to this park is that it is less than 5 minutes from the Brookhaven Library and Brookhaven MARTA train station.

2235 Briarwood Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30319

404-679-5911

http://www.co.dekalb.ga.us/parks/pr-recreation-centers.html

Centennial Olympic Park

Downtown you will find this former focal point of the 1996 Olympics which were held in Atlanta. Today, everyone can enjoy the wide open spaces the park offers. There are also several seasonal activities which are offered here. You can play in the water fountains which are set to music in the Olympic rings or go ice skating in the winter. This park is adjacent to the World of Coke and the Georgia Aquarium.

265 Park Ave West N.W.

Atlanta, GA 30313-1591

(404) 222-PARK (7275)

http://www.centennialpark.com

Grant Park

Anyone who comes to visit the Atlanta Zoo can stop by and enjoy this park. It can be a great place to take the kids to unwind after an exciting day at the zoo.

840 Cherokee Ave SE

Atlanta, GA 30315

(404) 624-0697

http://www.grantpark.org

Children’s Garden at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Visiting the Botanical Gardens you will see some of the most beautiful plants and flowers. The designers of the park thought of a way to make this area fun for the younger visitors of the gardens. They put in place a children’s garden which is full of interactive and educational features. These features are just as much fun to look at as they are to play on.

1345 Piedmont Ave NE

Atlanta, GA 30309

(404) 876-5859

www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Chattahoochee Nature Center

Here you find over 100 acres of fun for you and children to explore. There are several educational programs and events held by the center. You can choose from several activities such as a hike or even a canoe trip on the Chattahoochee River.

9135 Willeo Road

Roswell, GA 30075-4723

(770) 992-2055

http://chattnaturecenter.org/

Inman Park

Nestled in the middle of several picturesque homes is the lovely neighborhood park. On any given day, you will find several neighborhood parents and children here enjoying the outdoors.

http://www.inmanpark.org/

Stone Mountain Park

Those who are in search of a days’ worth of activities for their kids need to head to this park. The park offers everything from outdoor activities such as zip lining to indoor multi-level play areas. You get access to most activities for the cost of daily admission.

1000 Robert E. Lee Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30083

(770) 498-5690

http://www.stonemountainpark.com/

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