If the kids are getting stir-crazy, here are a few activities going on this week in and around Atlanta.
Snow Mountain Once again this year Stone Mountain is offering tubing with man-made snow! Children have to be 42 inches tall to tube, and the tickets, which cost $25 for children and adults, are good for 2 hours of tubing. Little ones can play in the snow play areas, and tickets provide unlimited admission to these areas. If you plan to go, check out the FAQ's for more information about discounts, parking, what to wear, when to arrive, etc. You are strongly encouraged to buy tickets online because there are limits to how many people can be on the tubing hill.
This is not an inexpensive event: a family of four will pay $100 if two children tube, because parents have to have tickets, too. But it's rare for Georgia children to get to play in the snow! Snow Mountain is open every day this week (weather permitting) and weekends until March 7th.
Dahlonega Gold Mines Click on the link to read my review of the gold mines. We went in December, and though it was chilly, it wasn't miserable - the temperature underground at Consolidated is in the 50's, and Crisson had space heaters in the panning area. I highly recommend this trip if you have out-of-town visitors; panning for gold is a great Georgia activity!
Yellow River Game Ranch Bundle up and take the one mile walk to see the animals. Many people recycle Christmas trees here to provide food and shelter for the animals. If your kids love animals, this is a fantastic value!
Imagine It! Children's Museum Don't want to go outside? Head downtown to the children's museum - the Curious George exhibit ends in January. The link mentions free admission on the second Tuesday of each month, which won't apply this week, but you'll still find a review of the museum.
Snow Mountain Once again this year Stone Mountain is offering tubing with man-made snow! Children have to be 42 inches tall to tube, and the tickets, which cost $25 for children and adults, are good for 2 hours of tubing. Little ones can play in the snow play areas, and tickets provide unlimited admission to these areas. If you plan to go, check out the FAQ's for more information about discounts, parking, what to wear, when to arrive, etc. You are strongly encouraged to buy tickets online because there are limits to how many people can be on the tubing hill.
This is not an inexpensive event: a family of four will pay $100 if two children tube, because parents have to have tickets, too. But it's rare for Georgia children to get to play in the snow! Snow Mountain is open every day this week (weather permitting) and weekends until March 7th.
Dahlonega Gold Mines Click on the link to read my review of the gold mines. We went in December, and though it was chilly, it wasn't miserable - the temperature underground at Consolidated is in the 50's, and Crisson had space heaters in the panning area. I highly recommend this trip if you have out-of-town visitors; panning for gold is a great Georgia activity!
Yellow River Game Ranch Bundle up and take the one mile walk to see the animals. Many people recycle Christmas trees here to provide food and shelter for the animals. If your kids love animals, this is a fantastic value!
Imagine It! Children's Museum Don't want to go outside? Head downtown to the children's museum - the Curious George exhibit ends in January. The link mentions free admission on the second Tuesday of each month, which won't apply this week, but you'll still find a review of the museum.
