If you want a place where kids and adults can truly enjoy themselves, Fernbank Natural History Museum is it! I like to think of this spot as a little forest (75 acres) right smack in the city that not many folks even know about. I used to work at this museum ages ago, and while I was there, it really turned into an awesome outdoor Wildwoods park that’s fun for kids and adults alike. If you’re up for a chill, quiet stroll through a forest right in the city, Fernbank is your place! It’s located north of Decatur near a few historic neighborhoods, and trust me, it’s a total hidden gem in Atlanta. If you’ve got kids, you’ll love the super cool indoor playground on the third floor, fun hands-on exhibits on the second floor, and some more grown-up exhibits on the first floor at the Fernbank Natural History Museum.

When you hit up the outdoor area of Fernbank Natural History Museum, there’s this super cool nature playground for the little ones on one side and a bigger playground for the older kids on the other side. Seriously, the outdoor space is gorgeous! With walkable bridges and these awesome tree pod hangouts, it’s a total must-see. You might even spot some wildlife while you’re wandering the trails. I remember one time, I saw a river otter chillin’ in a stream while working in the Fernbank Forest a few years back!

Parking: Coming from someone who has worked at Fernbank Natural History Museum for two years one thing I will tell you, parking is very thick on weekends. It is fine on weekdays, but if you want to visit this facility on the weekends definitely come early. Parking is also free.

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