Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is one of the fastest growing cities in the country; it's already home to a diverse population of nearly 5 million in the metropolitan area. Residents and visitors have dozens of choices for things to do, and the options don't stop in the winter months.
Snow Mountain amusement park creates a place just for outdoor winter activities the whole family can enjoy, including building snowmen and igloos, playing in a snow fort, shooting snowballs and snow tubing. Minutes from downtown Atlanta, the park opens for business in December.
Snow Mountain
Stone Mountain Park
U.S. 78 East, Exit 8
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
800-401-2407
snowmountainpark.com
Fernbank Museum of Natural History creates wintertime events like the Winter Wonderland exhibit from Nov. 17, 2010, to Jan. 5, 2011. In partnership with local consulate offices, the exhibit displays trees showcasing holiday traditions from cultures around the world. Cultural performances are offered on select days during the season.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-929-6300
fernbankmuseum.org
The Center for Puppetry Arts is a center devoted to all things marionette. Shows for families, teens and adults are only part of the activities. A puppet museum showcases puppets from around the world and an exhibit educates visitors on how puppets have influenced history. In addition, you and your kids can channel your personalities into new characters with Create-A-Puppet workshops.
Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring St. NW at 18th
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-873-3391
puppet.org
Watch the Thrashers, Atlanta's National Hockey League team, in action at a game downtown in Philips Arena. The Thrashers play about three times per week, though sometimes on the road, from October through March.
Atlanta Thrashers
Centennial Tower
101 Marietta Street NW, Suite 1900
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-878-3000
thrashers.nhl.com
Philips Arena
1 Philips Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-878-3000
philipsarena.com
