Summertime Fun in Metro Atlanta 2023
Pam Gebhardt & Leslie Tomasini ,
Have a little summer fun without leaving the city! From popular city attractions to free festivals and events, summer excitement can be found throughout Atlanta.
City Classics
Stone Mountain Park: It wouldn’t be summer without an evening at the Laser Show. Make a day out of your visit and take advantage of all the outdoor sights and activities the park has to offer. This year they have a new Music Across America Drone & Light Show which boasts ten times more lumens, ten times larger video projection, and ten times more laser beams.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Don’t miss out on the garden’s summer must see exhibit – Trolls: Save the Humans – featuring Thomas Dambo’s exhibition of enormous folklore-inspired sculptures built from reclaimed materials as it makes its world premiere at the Garden.
Atlanta City Pass: If the big Atlanta attractions are on your summer to-do list, the Atlanta City Pass is the way to go! An $89 ticket ($69 for children) gives you access to 5 of Atlanta’s top attractions within a 9 day period. Three of the attractions are
Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and Zoo Atlanta, and then you can choose 2 of the following attractions: The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Fernbank or The College Football Hall of Fame.
A Little Out of the Ordinary
Atlanta History Center: Often forgotten about, the History Center has spent the last few years revitalizing their grounds to attract more visitors, and the results do not disappoint! Plus, the center is now home to the newly restored Cyclorama.
Georgia State Parks: Head out on a short afternoon hike or plan a weekend escape – with over 60 state parks to choose from, the possibilities are endless.
Treetop Quest: Feeling adventurous? Dunwoody’s Brook Run Park has an obstacle and zip line course high in the trees! With courses for ages 4 and up – your whole family can join in on the fun.
Indoor Adventures Escape Rooms: With multiple escape rooms located across the metro area, I recommend doing an online search for the room closest to you (paying close attention to reviews). The AJC covered their top Atlanta escape room picks here.
iFly: Learn to fly at Atlanta’s only indoor skydiving facility. Pricing packages differ depending on how many ‘flights’ you want to take – but all include equipment rental, training, and a flight instructor to help you make the most of this one-of-a-kind experience.
Stone Summit: Beginners and experienced climbers will be impressed with Stone Summit’s indoor climbing facilities. Day passes and memberships available at their Atlanta, Kennesaw, and Midtown locations.
Festivals and Limited-Time Events
City Classics
Stone Mountain Park: It wouldn’t be summer without an evening at the Laser Show. Make a day out of your visit and take advantage of all the outdoor sights and activities the park has to offer. This year they have a new Music Across America Drone & Light Show which boasts ten times more lumens, ten times larger video projection, and ten times more laser beams.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens: Don’t miss out on the garden’s summer must see exhibit – Trolls: Save the Humans – featuring Thomas Dambo’s exhibition of enormous folklore-inspired sculptures built from reclaimed materials as it makes its world premiere at the Garden.
Atlanta City Pass: If the big Atlanta attractions are on your summer to-do list, the Atlanta City Pass is the way to go! An $89 ticket ($69 for children) gives you access to 5 of Atlanta’s top attractions within a 9 day period. Three of the attractions are
Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and Zoo Atlanta, and then you can choose 2 of the following attractions: The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Fernbank or The College Football Hall of Fame.
A Little Out of the Ordinary
Atlanta History Center: Often forgotten about, the History Center has spent the last few years revitalizing their grounds to attract more visitors, and the results do not disappoint! Plus, the center is now home to the newly restored Cyclorama.
Georgia State Parks: Head out on a short afternoon hike or plan a weekend escape – with over 60 state parks to choose from, the possibilities are endless.
Treetop Quest: Feeling adventurous? Dunwoody’s Brook Run Park has an obstacle and zip line course high in the trees! With courses for ages 4 and up – your whole family can join in on the fun.
Indoor Adventures Escape Rooms: With multiple escape rooms located across the metro area, I recommend doing an online search for the room closest to you (paying close attention to reviews). The AJC covered their top Atlanta escape room picks here.
iFly: Learn to fly at Atlanta’s only indoor skydiving facility. Pricing packages differ depending on how many ‘flights’ you want to take – but all include equipment rental, training, and a flight instructor to help you make the most of this one-of-a-kind experience.
Stone Summit: Beginners and experienced climbers will be impressed with Stone Summit’s indoor climbing facilities. Day passes and memberships available at their Atlanta, Kennesaw, and Midtown locations.
Festivals and Limited-Time Events
The Art of the Brick – Immersive Lego Experience: Discover how one million LEGO® bricks have been turned into more than 100 sculptures and dive into the artwork and watch it come alive with moving installations and 360º projections.
Immersive Disney Animation: Surround yourself in the worlds, music & stories of Disney animation at this unique event taking place in Atlanta through the end of September.
Virginia Highland Summerfest: June 11th // Virginia Highland Neighborhood
Atlanta Ice Cream Festival (July 22): The beauty of Piedmont Park mixed with the deliciousness of ice cream…what’s not to love?
Virginia Highland Summerfest: June 11th // Virginia Highland Neighborhood
Atlanta Ice Cream Festival (July 22): The beauty of Piedmont Park mixed with the deliciousness of ice cream…what’s not to love?
Metro Atlanta Father's Day Celebrations
