PlacestoPlay That Are Cool,When it’s Cool!

By Amanda Merrill, Family & Kids

Are your kids going stir crazy stuck at home when it’s cold?! Are you going crazy because they are stuck at home?! Don’t let the cold stop you from getting out to help the kids burn off some energy and stimulate their minds with play. Here are a few suggestions that are nearby or just a short drive away to cure your cabin fever.

CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY LIBRARIES: Each library branch has a unique play area full of books and activities. STEAM KITS, read aloud books and movies are available for all ages! The best part is that they are free! Check out their website for scheduled events.

www.cvlga.org

SKY ZONE: Sky Zone has dodgeball, rock climbing, jousting and more!

3716 Gentian Blvd, Columbus

NATIONAL INFANTRY MUSEUM: The National Infantry Museum immerses the visitor in the history of the American wars of our past. It was voted the #1 best free museum in the country!

1775 Legacy Way, Columbus

OXBOW MEADOW: Filled with engaging habitat displays and live animals, Oxbow Meadows offers special programs for children that focus on engaging them with the environment.

3535 S Lumpkin Rd, Columbus

GEORGIA AQUARIUM: The Georgia Aquarium is home to fish from all over the world! Most notably the whale shark, the largest fish in the ocean!

225 Baker St Northwest, Atlanta

COLUMBUS AQUATIC CENTER: The perfect place for those little ones looking to learn to swim before summer. There is lap swimming and fitness/wellness activities for adults in addition to open swim for families. There is even an Olympic-sized swimming pool!

1603 Midtown Dr, Columbus

BARE WARE POTTERY: Pick your ceramic piece, paint it and they will fire it for you to take home later.

3912 Woodruff Rd, Columbus

ICE RINK: You can ice skate in the south?! Yes, you can rent skates here and get on the ice! You can even sign up for a ‘learn to skate’ program. Schedules are listed on Civic Center website.

400 Fourth St, Columbus

FERNBANK MUSEUM: This museum is minutes from downtown Atlanta and includes acres of outdoor adventures, a STEAM lab, a space exhibit and dinosaur exhibit.

767 Clifton Rd, Atlanta

LAUNCH TRAMPOLINE

PARK: The park includes a Ninja course, battle pit, arcade, children’s play area and a trampoline area.

7607 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus

COCA-COLA SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER: At CCSSC, the planetarium show and sky tour located in the Omnisphere is a must-see activity. While you are there, participate in interactive piloting activities and see artifacts from a NASA Space Shuttle!

701 Front Ave, Columbus

CHUCK E.CHEESE: Get their APP or check out their website for coupons on food and games.

3201 Macon Rd, Columbus

TREADSTONE CLIMBING: Climb into the New Year with rock climbing! They have individual day and monthly passes for a year full of adventure!

4209 Milgen Rd, Suite 7, Columbus

URBAN AIR: The area’s newest play place has a battle beam, a warrior course, bumper cars, laser tag, trampolines, dodgeball, basketball, climbing walls and more!

1627 Bradley Park Drive, Suite 1, Columbus

STARS & STRIKES: This entertainment center has a large bowling alley, laser tag and arcade games for all ages.

7607 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus

HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION: Visit this indoor entertaiment center for some old school fun with roller skating, laser tag, miniature golf and an arcade, plus the AMC movie theatre is right next door!

1683 Whittlesey Rd, Columbus