7 ways to enjoy a rainy day in Cobb County

Draft beer is served directly from Burnt Hickory Brewery's truck, "The Rowdy."

Credit: Mark Kocher / mark@mkocher.com

Credit: Mark Kocher / mark@mkocher.com

Draft beer is served directly from Burnt Hickory Brewery's truck, "The Rowdy."

Looks like rain?

Don't let a little wet weather get you down, Cobb. The county is brimming with activities to prevent cabin-fever during a shower.

These seven Cobb County attractions will have you seeing a rainbow in no time.

Wait out the rain while sipping on some craft ale at this microbrewery in Kennesaw. Take a tour, do some tasting and take home a six-pack or a growler.

The family-friendly sports bar, which opens before noon and closes at midnight, is perfect for a rainy afternoon. Unleash your competitive nature while playing arcade games, billiards, shuffleboard, skeeball and more. 

Pros and beginners alike can share the rink at a public session at IceForum. Grab a sweater and skate on a NHL-sized ice rink for hours. Call ahead or click here for the public session hours.

Marietta Fire Museum. Free. 112 Haynes St, Marietta; 770-794-5491; http://www.marietta.com/marietta-fire-museum

Explore two floors of fire trucks and memorabilia dating back to the 1880s at the Marietta Fire Museum. Let the fire team know you are visiting, and they will be happy to show you around (providing there is no firefighting to be done.) Bring a few quarters for the inside ride, and don't leave without getting your parking slip validated so parking is free and not the standard $20 fee.

Race your friends in Go Karts and take a swing at miniature golf at Mountasia. The entertainment center offers a discount special to college students on Mondays.

Picture Show at Merchant's Exchange. 4400 Roswell Road, Marietta; 770-321-7818; http://www.pictureshowent.com/

Head to Picture Show in East Cobb for an affordable and romantic movie date. Super Tuesday movie ticket prices start at just a buck.