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July 1, 2019

Summertime, and the living is easy.

Unless you’re trying to entertain the family, that is.

With school out, summer is a good time take the kids out and have some fun. But where do you go?

That’s what we want to know. This week’s Best of Atlanta poll asks: What is the best family attraction in metro Atlanta?

The metro area has plenty of options, and some are even free (or almost).

» 2019 guide to free outdoor movies in metro Atlanta

» 4 things to do in Atlanta that are (almost) free

Also, check out our family-friendly guide for getting the most out of summer.

If you'd like to submit a write-in nominee for best family attraction, please email your pick to nancy.clanton@ajc.com.

If enough people suggest your favorite spot, we’ll add it to our poll.

Need to grab a bite before or after having some family fun? Here are some suggestions:

» Best seafood spot

» Best burger in Atlanta 

» Best barbecue in Atlanta

» Best Chinese food

About the Author

Nancy Clanton is a lead producer for The AJC's platforms team, but also writes stories about health, travel, events and entertainment. A native of Knoxville and graduate of the University of Tennessee, she has worked at the AJC for 24 years.

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