3-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Georgia

  1. Day 1: Georgia Aquarium
    Located in downtown Atlanta
    Estimated time and distance from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: 17 minutes (11.2 miles)

    Begin your family trip at the Georgia Aquarium. It is the most significant aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, featuring more than 100,000 aquatic animals and plants in over 10 million gallons of water. Your family will enjoy exploring exhibits such as the Ocean Voyager, where you can walk through a 100-foot-long tunnel and see different species of sharks and stingrays swimming above you. You can also enjoy interactive experiences with dolphins and sea otters.

  2. Day 2: Stone Mountain Park
    Located outside Atlanta
    Estimated time and distance from the Georgia Aquarium: 32 minutes (22.7 miles)

    Enjoy a day trip to Stone Mountain Park. This family park offers outdoor activities such as hiking, a ropes course, and a Skyride to the top of Stone Mountain. Kids will love their giant playground, Geyser Towers, which allows them to climb and slide as they explore a watery wonderland filled with sprays, fountains and water jets.

  3. Day 3: Tybee Island
    Located near Savannah, GA
    Estimated time and distance from Stone Mountain Park: 4 hours (260 miles)

    Finish your trip by heading to Tybee Island. It's a perfect family-friendly spot for beach time and exploring the Tybee Island Lighthouse Museum. Climb the lighthouse to the top and enjoy incredible views of the island and the Atlantic Ocean. Relax on Tybee Island Beach, where you can swim in the Atlantic Ocean, picnic on the sparkly white sand, and collect shells from the beach.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Georgia Aquarium (2-3 hours, $35 per adult, $29 per child)
  • Stone Mountain Park (6-8 hours, $15 for a one-day parking pass per vehicle)
  • Tybee Island Lighthouse Museum and Beach (3-5 hours, $10 per adult, $6 per child, free for 5 and under)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $181 per adult, $157 per child

Useful tips

If you have an extra day, consider visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, which includes his birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the Center for Nonviolent Social Change. If you have less time, prioritize visiting the Georgia Aquarium and Stone Mountain Park. Also, make sure to check opening and closing times for all locations before you go to ensure you have enough time to enjoy each attraction.

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