Budget-Friendly Activities in Atlanta for the Family

You spent weeks looking for the cheap plane fares for your family’s vacation. You worked extra hours to save for the entire trip, now it’s time to find activities that won’t unravel all of your hard work. Luckily, Atlanta is home to several free or inexpensive activities the whole family will enjoy that won’t destroy your savings.

First Thursday of the Month
Families coming in on low fares near the first Thursday of the month will be happy to find the Art Walk in downtown Georgia. All of the galleries located downtown open their doors in the evening starting at 5:00 PM and allow tourists or even interested art buyers to come look at their collections. See classic paintings, photography or contemporary art on display for free.

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center
Located in Alpharetta is the Autrey Mill Nature and Heritage Center. Families coming in on cheap flights to Atlanta will be happy to find the miles of walking trails, Heritage Village, homes from the 1800s and 1900s and even Native American dwellings. The entire exhibit and grounds are free to use, which helps families looking to save with cheap plane tickets and cheap entertainment.

Fernbank Science Center
For the little scientist in your family, visit the Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta. The center and its exhibits are free for the entire family. After flights to Atlanta are said and done, head over to the center and explore the hands-on exhibits. Visit the Fernbank Museum of Natural History next door, but be prepared to pay an admission fee there.

Geocaching
A popular activity for families taking cheap flights to Atlanta is geocaching. This worldwide scavenger hunt gives families the chance to hunt down caches or small boxes that are hidden in public places all over the world, including Atlanta. Look up geocaching websites online for instructions and locations, but be prepared to leave a “prize” behind for the next person in the cache box.

Centennial Olympic Park
Open year-round is the Centennial Olympic Park. When taking advantage of low fares to Atlanta in the summer, let the kids run off steam and cool down in the large park fountain open for water play. Take a relaxing stroll through the park or even skip going out to lunch and eating a picnic at the park instead.