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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 30060

Marietta 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
770-794-5606

The 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
770-794-5576

The 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
770-428-5217

American 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
770-919-8303

Six 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
770-422-7227

Miniature Golf, Bumper Boats, Go Karts, Arcade

Brunswick Zone
2749 Delk Rd SE
Marietta, GA 30067
770-988-8813

Bowling, Cosmic Bowling, Arcade

Dave and Busters
2215 D and B Dr SE
Marietta, GA 30067
770-951-5554

Restaurant and “Million Dollar Midway” featuring 200 Game Arcade, Billiards, Shuffleboard, Skeeball, and More.

Monkey Joes
50 Barrett Parkway Suite #111
Marietta, GA 30066
770-792-2244

Monkey Joes in Marietta (near Kennesaw) features an oversized indoor inflatables playground.

The Big Chicken
12 Cobb Pkwy. N
Marietta, GA 30062
770-422-4716

If 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
770-427-4686

The 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.

Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-581-4000

The 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
404-676-5151

The World of Coca-Cola features interactive exhibits, museum history, and soft drink tasting of Coca-Cola products from around the world

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
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
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
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
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