Georgia is a popular tourist state. Travelers enjoy visiting famous Georgia spots such as the Coca-Cola Headquarters, CNN Studios and Centennial Olympic Park as well as the numerous historic plantations and battle sites. But there are also a number of indoor spots to visit around Georgia that are not as well known, but fun for families looking to escape the summer heat or rainy weather.
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games in Roswell, Georgia, provides indoor adventures for the whole family. Andretti offers two race tracks, a tri-level rock wall, an indoor high ropes course, bowling, billiards and an arcade with more than 120 video and redemption games. Ethyl's Diner and The Funny Farm Comedy Club round out the entertainment options at Andretti. You can hit the track in one of the High Speed Super Karts, which simulate speeds up to 50 mph. You will cross a series of bridges, beams, cables and ropes two stories above the arcade as you navigate Georgia's only indoor high ropes course. Adults will enjoy the Adrenaline Sky Bar or a show at the Funny Farm Comedy Club.
Whether you are already a fan of the "greatest comedy pair in history" or just in the mood for some fun, the Laurel and Hardy Museum in Harlem, Georgia, is an entertaining indoor place to visit. Harlem was Oliver Hardy's home, and the city pays tribute to his memory through the museum. Admission is free to see the artifacts and memorabilia. There is also a theater room where visitors can watch any of the 106 Laurel and Hardy movies. Each October, the city hosts a festival with vendors and live entertainment in Hardy's honor.
Families interested in animals and conservation will enjoy a visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island. The center provides emergency care for injured sea turtles and also houses research facilities. Visitors can enjoy exhibits, educational programs, special events and a gift shop. If the timing is right, you might be able to meet one of the center's patients.
Coca-Cola Space Science Center at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia, offers displays, the Omnisphere Theater Planetarium, the Mead Observatory and the Challenger Learning Center. The displays include seven network-connected flight simulators and other interactive activities for the whole family. The Mead Observatory operates several telescopes and offers a number of public programs tied to astronomical events. The Challenger Learning Center allows visitors to fly a simulated space mission. Because many student groups visit the center (usually in the morning), tourists are encouraged to visit in the afternoon.
