Things to Do with Kids in Athens, GA

  • TripBuzz found 31 things to do with kids in or near Athens, Georgia, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Madison, Commerce, Watkinsville and Winder.
  • From Sanford Stadium to Bear Hollow Zoo, the Athens area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Sites, Zoos and Rock Climbing.
  • Athens is situated within the Blue Ridge Mountains and is 70 miles away from Atlanta. It holds the main campus of the University of Georgia and features a strong live music culture, being the hometown of REM. Along with a vibrant nightlife, the city still maintains original Antebellum architecture for those who enjoy history.
  • TripBuzz found 31 things to do with kids in or near Athens, Georgia, including 12 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Madison, Commerce, Watkinsville and Winder.
  • From Sanford Stadium to Bear Hollow Zoo, the Athens area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Historic Sites, Zoos and Rock Climbing.
  • Athens is situated within the Blue Ridge Mountains and is 70 miles away from Atlanta. It holds the main campus of the University of Georgia and features a strong live music culture, being the hometown of REM. Along with a vibrant nightlife, the city still maintains original Antebellum architecture for those who enjoy history.
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0.5 Miles
93% 506 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 110 Field St., Athens, GA 30602 MoreLess Info
The 8th largest non-racing stadium in the country, Sanford Stadium is an on-campus football venue and a part of the University of Georgia. The games here are said to be played 'between the hedges' owing to the special feature here which are the privet hedges that surround the field.
1.6 Miles
92% 156 votes
Zoos 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA 30606 MoreLess Info
The Bear Hollow Zoo features native wildlife from across Georgia including bald eagles, barn owls, black bears, bobcats, and American alligators. On the weekends, the center often hosts hands-on children's activities.
4.6 Miles
86% 94 votes
Playgrounds 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA 30601 MoreLess Info
World of Wonder is a local community playground comprising of many different playscapes, slides, bridges, mazes, swings and more, coupled with a separate toddler play area and outdoor children's art.
1.5 Miles
100% 5 votes
Zoos 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, GA 30606 MoreLess Info
A neighborhood facility, Memorial Park is frequented by families with children. Park features include a playground, walking trails, swimming pool and picnic pavilion. For added convenience, there is a nearby dog park for the family pet to enjoy.
2.1 Miles
- 2 votes
Bowling 555 Macon Highway, Athens, GA 30606 MoreLess Info
A family entertainment center and bowling alley, the Showtime Bowling Center features 32 lanes of bowling with automatic scoring as well as a video game arcade and billiard tables. The center is available for party rentals.
5.3 Miles
90% 40 votes
Parks 400 Bob Holman Road, Athens, GA 30607 MoreLess Info
A 782-acre park surrounding Lake Chapman is Sandy Creek Park. The park offers a wide variety of amenities including hiking, fishing, disc golf, beach access and more.
0.7 Miles
87% 30 votes
Movie Theaters 234 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA MoreLess Info
With the combination of Hollywood movies and wide ranging independent films, Cine BarCafe can meet the entertainment desires of many individuals. The BarCafe portion of the site features traditional movie fare along side selected wines, beers, coffees, and teas.
1.9 Miles
94% 17 votes
Parks 200 Trail Creek Street, Athens, GA 30605 MoreLess Info
Now known as Trail Creek Park, East Athens Community Park is a fun outdoor space for both kids and adults. Along with a soccer field, the park offers a playground, walking trail, picnic area and exercise facility.
1.3 Miles
100% 5 votes
Rock Climbing 665 Barber Street, Athens, GA 30601 MoreLess Info
Active Climbing is an indoor rock climbing gym with bouldering routes up to 20 feet high, 20-foot tall roped walls, a 40-foot long roof traverse and fitness and training equipment. They also feature yoga and gymnastics.
2.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Parks 1400 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605 MoreLess Info
Maintained by the University of Georgia, Oconee Forest Park is 60 acres nature reserve with trails for hiking and mountain biking. The park features hickory trees and provides visitors with direct access to Lake Herrick.
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