Things to do in College Park
Georgia Capitol Museum
The museum seeks to preserve and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building itself, as well as the events that have taken place within its walls. To carry out this purpose, the museum collects, maintains, and exhibits significant artifacts, including historic flags and works of art, within the State Capitol. Call (404) 651-6996 for more information.
431 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
One of 10 presidential libraries in the U.S. administered by the National Archives. The papers of the Carter administration are opened to researchers. The Museum features two to four national traveling exhibits a year and the permanent exhibits highlight Carter's early years, life at the White House, wonderful state gifts and key issues of the Carter Presidency. Call (404) 865-7100 for more information.
441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307
Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia is a world-class theme park with more than 100 rides including thrilling coasters like Superman Ultimate Flight and Georgia Scorcher. This 331-acre Six Flags park is 12 miles west of downtown Atlanta and full to the brim with the usual rides, attractions and shows. Go white-water rafting or take a 10-story free-fall ride, test your stomach on a triple-loop roller coaster, and let the little ones enjoy a soft play area featuring roving Looney Tune cartoon characters. Call (770) 948-9290 for more information.
275 Riverside Parkway, Atlanta, GA, College Park, GA
Underground Atlanta
Eclectic menus abound in Underground. Whether you have a craving for ethnic fare, nouvelle cuisine or good ole southern food, you'll find it here in abundance. From a food court to fine dining, eat to your heart's content. Find all kinds of unique goods in Underground's shopping district. With more than 100 shops and specialty stores, browse for clothing, art, music, antiques and collectibles. See what life was like in the early 1800's as you view architectural sites on a walking history tour. Call (404) 523-2311 for more information.
50 Upper Alabama St, College Park, GA
Zoo Atlanta
The whole family will see rare and exotic animals in naturalistic habitats, such as the giant pandas of China, red kangaroos from Australia and Western lowland gorillas from Africa. Learn about wildlife conservation, ride the endangered species carousel, play all day in the KIDZone and interactive petting zoo, relax under the great old oaks, enjoy Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs, and much more. Zoo Atlanta is one of only four U.S. zoos to exhibit giant pandas, and has one of the largest U.S. collections of Western lowland gorillas and orangutans! Come have a wild adventure at Zoo Atlanta today! Call (404) 624-9459 for more information.
800 Cherokee Ave SE, College Park, GA