Attractions
Marietta offers numerous outdoor and indoor attractions suitable for all ages. In addition, there are numerous attractions just minutes from Marietta, Georgia. View our list below to check out some of the highlights, and also be sure to visit our Marietta calendar to find special events happening in Marietta this month.
Marietta Square
4 Depot St NE
Marietta, GA 30060Marietta Square is located in historic downtown Marietta, Georgia. In the center of Marietta Square is Glover Park, home to many great concerts, events, and more. The Square is surrounded by numerous restaurants, shops and attractions; making it a “must see” location in Marietta.
Related Pages: Marietta Square restaurants, Marietta Square shopping
Marietta Confederate Cemetery
381 Powder Springs Street
Marietta, GA 30060
770-794-5606The Marietta Confederate Cemetery was established during the Civil War and is the final resting place for the more than 3,000 soldiers who died in battle in and around Marietta, Georgia. The cemetery is on a hill overlooking downtown Marietta.
Marietta Gone With The Wind Museum: Scarlett on the Square
18 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, Georgia 30064
770-794-5576The Gone with the Wind Museum has an extensive collection of Gone with the Wind movie memorabilia and features the sights and sounds of Atlanta during the Civil War and Reconstruction, narrated by Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler. Admission: $7 Adults, $6 Seniors & Students, $5 Groups of 15 or more
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Closed Sundays
American Adventures Fun Park
250 Cobb Parkway North
Marietta, GA 30062
770-428-5217American Adventures is a family entertainment, birthday party, and group events place. The park features indoor and outdoor activities such as miniature golf, family rides, a racetrack, arcade, children’s play area, and restaurant. American Adventures is open year round, and hours and days vary by season. There is free parking and free admission and you pay for the attractions you want.
Six Flags WhiteWater
250 Cobb Parkway North
Marietta, GA 30062
770-919-8303Six Flags WhiteWater is the Southeast’s largest waterpark and was recently named one of the top ten waterparks in the country. White Water has one of the world’s tallest freefalls and features more than forty slides and twenty rides as well as activities for all age groups.
Mountasia Family Fun Center
175 Barrett Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30066
770-422-7227Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Go Karts, Arcade
Brunswick Zone
2749 Delk Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30067
770-988-8813Bowling, Cosmic Bowling, Arcade
2215 D and B Dr SE
Marietta, GA 30067
770-951-5554Restaurant and “Million Dollar Midway” featuring 200 Game Arcade, Billiards, Shuffleboard, Skeeball, and More.
Monkey Joes
50 Barrett Parkway Suite #111
Marietta, GA 30066
770-792-2244Monkey Joes in Marietta (near Kennesaw) features an oversized indoor inflatables playground.
The Big Chicken
12 Cobb Pkwy. N
Marietta, GA 30062
770-422-4716If you are driving by on Cobb Parkway (U.S. 41) or Roswell Road, you can’t miss the local landmark known as The Big Chicken. The Big Chicken towers over a KFC Restaurant and is a reference point for locals when giving directions to places in the area.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,884 acre park featuring over 17 miles of trails spanning from Kolb’s Farm in Marietta to just north of the visitor’s center in Kennesaw. Kennesaw mountain was home to some of the heaviest fighting of the Atlanta Campaign of the Civil War. At this national park, you can take a hike, watch the wildlife, take a picture, watch a living history demonstration, and more. The top of Kennesaw Mountain rises 1800 feet above sea level and provides spectacular views of downtown Atlanta and the surrounding area.Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Visitor’s Center
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.
Kennesaw, GA 30152
770-427-4686The park is open from dawn to dusk year round, and the Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30am-5:00pm. On weekends during daylight savings time, 8:30am-6:00pm. The building is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Around Marietta Attractions
While visiting Marietta, you may also be interested in some of the attractions that are only minutes away from the city of Marietta.
225 Baker St
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-581-4000The Georgia Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world and features numerous habitats and exhibits showcasing animals from and around the world – and a few from Georgia.
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-676-5151The World of Coca-Cola features interactive exhibits, museum history, and soft drink tasting of Coca-Cola products from around the world
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Zoo Atlanta |
| Activities: | Live Shows Animals Carousel Train Rock Climbing |
| Admission: | Zoo Adult (12+) $17.99; Senior (55+) $13.99; Military and College $13.99; Child (3-11) $12.99 Children 2 and under Free Parking Free |
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm; Sat-Sun 9:30am-6:30pm |
| Address: | 800 Cherokee Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30315 |
| Phone: | 404-624-5600 |
| More: | Check out the Panda Cam 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday |
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Six Flags Over Georgia |
| Activities: | Rides, Shows, Roller Coasters |
| Admission: | Season Pass: $74.99 General Admission: $49.99 Senior: $29.99 Child (under 48”): $29.99 Child (2 and under) :FREE Regular Parking: $15.00 |
| Hours: | March-October: Daily 10:00am-6:00pm Hours vary seasonally |
| Address: | 7561 Six Flags Pkwy Austell, GA 30168 |
| Phone: | 770-948-9290 |
| Atlanta Botanical Gardens | |
| Activities: | Gardens Fountains Library Animals (butterflies, geckos, turtles, quail, frogs, and honey bees) |
| Admission: | Open Tuesday – Sunday April – October: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. November – March: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m |
| Hours: | Adult $12; Senior $9; Student $7; Child (3 and under) Free |
| Address: | 1345 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, GA 30309 |
| Phone: | 404-876-5859 |
| Lake Lanier Islands | |
| Activities: | Beach Water Park Golf Horseback Riding Camping |
| Admission: | Season Pass: $64.99 Regular Admission (Monday thru Friday / 42 inches and taller) $27.99 Regular Admission (Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays / 42 inches and taller) $29.99 Regular Admission (After 3 p.m.) $13.99 42” and Under $17.99 Senior Citizens (55+) $17.99 Children 2 and under Free Parking $8.00 |
| Hours: | (May – Sep) Sun-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-7pm |
| Address: | 7000 Holiday Rd Lake Lanier Islands, GA 30518 |
| Phone: | 770-932-7233 |
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Stone Mountain Park |
| Activities: | Playground Riverboat Cruise Skyride Laser Light Show Railroad Antebellum Plantation Miniature Golf Treehouse 4D Theater Museum |
| Admission: | Pay Per Activity Adult: $9.00 Child: $7.00 Other activities may cost differently |
| Hours: | Hours Vary Seasonally |
| Address: | 6867 Memorial Dr Stone Mountain, GA 30087 |
| Phone: | 770-498-5690 |
| Chattahoochee Nature Center | |
| Activities: | Hiking Live Animal Exhibits Educational Programs |
| Admission: | Adults: $5.00 Senior: $2.00 Child (3-12): $2.00 |
| Hours: | Mon-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm Sun: 12:00pm-5:00pm |
| Address: | 9135 Willeo Rd Roswell, GA 30075 |
| Phone: | 770-992-2055 |
| Centennial Olympic Park and Underground Atlanta | |
| Activities: | Grassy Park Picnic Fountains Music Art |
| Admission: | Free |
| Hours: | Daily 7am-11pm |
| Address: | 285 International Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30313 |
| Phone: | 404-222-7275 |
| Yellow Game Ranch | |
| Activities: | Wildlife |
| Admission: | 12 Years and Up:$8.00 Ages 2 to 11:$7.00 |
| Hours: | Daily 9:30am-6:00pm |
| Address: | 4525 Highway 78 Lilburn, GA 30047 |
| Phone: | 770-972-6643 |
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Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta |
| Activities: | Hands on Learning |
| Admission: | Adults and Children (2+) $11; Child (1 and under) Free The museum is ideal for children age 8 and younger |
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm |
| Address: | 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30313 |
| Phone: | 404-659-5437 |
| Brunswick US Play | |
| Activities: | Bowling Billiards Arcade |
| Admission: | Pay as you play |
| Hours: | Mon: 10:00am-1:00am Tues-Wed: 10:00am-Midnight Thurs: 10:00am-1:00am Fri-Sat: 10:00am-3:00am Sun: 11:00am-Midnight |
| Address: | 775 Cobb Place Kennesaw, GA 30144 |
| Phone: | 770-427-7679 |
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Andretti Speed Lab |
| Activities: | Superkarts Race classes Rock Climbing Zip Line Ropes Course Interactive seminars |
| Admission: | License Fee: $6.00 Practice session: $18.00 adults (Eight minutes)/ $16.00 juniors (age 8 and up) (Six minutes) |
| Hours: | Sun-Thurs: 11:00am-10:00pm Fri-Sat: 11:00am-1:00am |
| Address: | 11000 Alpharetta Hwy Roswell, GA 30076 |
| Phone: | 770-992-5688 |
| Sun Valley Beach | |
| Activities: | Waterslides, Fountain, Diving Platforms, Zip Lines, Swinging Ropes, Playground, Picnic Area, Concessions, Miniature Golf |
| Admission: | Daily: Adult: $17.95 Child (2-11): $14.95 Season Pass: $79.95 Seniors (65 yrs and up) $50.00 Miniature Golf: $5.00 per game |
| Hours: | Mon-Sat 10-8 |
| Address: | 5350 Holloman Rd Powder Springs, GA 30127 |
| Phone: | 770-943-5900 |
| Ice Forum | |
| Activities: | Skating, Hockey, Birthday Parties, Video Games, Concessions, Skating Classes |
| Admission: | General: $7.00 Child (5 & under): $3.00 Figure Skate Rental: $3.00 Hockey Skate Rental: $3.00 |
| Hours: | Call 770-218-1010 |
| Address: | 3061 George Busbee Pkwy Kennesaw, GA 30144 |
| Phone: | 770-218-1010 |
