Tag: Atlanta
Age Specific / Kids
Jun 24, 2018Exploring Atlanta for Kids
Atlanta was once known as a quietly growing city until the Olympics rolled through in 1996. The city rapidly morphed into a world-class destination and home to Fortune 500 corporations, a booming film industry and plenty of opportunities in higher education and healthcare. For us family travelers, it also means Atlanta expanded its attractions and position as a city worth seeing. Gather up the kids and head south, here’s what to do and see in Atlanta with kids.
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Destinations / North America
Apr 19, 201872 Hours in Atlanta for Family Travelers
Atlanta quickly exploded into more than just a capital of the south, but a world-class destination in its own right. According to the Metro Atlanta Chamber, “twenty-six companies headquartered in metro Atlanta are among the 2017 FORTUNE 1000, of which 15 companies are also ranked in the 2017 FORTUNE 500.” This figure doesn’t even account for the numerous productions constantly going on around Atlanta and rapidly growing movie studios encroaching around the city borders.
Age Specific / Teens
Feb 1, 2018Learning About Black History in Atlanta
Black History Month is a good time to reflect on the Civil Rights Movement and its leaders, so we visited several sites in Atlanta related to Martin Luther King, Jr., and civil rights. We found things at all these that spoke to children of various ages, but particularly to teens. And the experience led to some interesting conversations, especially after we visited the Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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Board a Nile River Cruise with A&K Sanctuary
If Agatha Christie took a Nile voyage today, we like to think she would do it aboard one of our A&K Sanctuary riverboats — consistently voted the best on the river, from boutique cruisers to a handsome six-suite dahabiya.
Age Specific / Kids
Jan 13, 2018Fun With Kids Close to Atlanta
Just outside Atlanta’s lively downtown areas, DeKalb County combines bucolic wooded landscapes with history, ethnic foods and a kid-pleasing fun park.