Just because school has started back doesn't mean there's no more time for fun. The first week can be stressful for many reasons — new classes, new schedule, class fees — but you and your kids will adjust.
Actually, you should celebrate surviving the first week. Check out these family-friendly picks around Cobb County.
Visit the Acworth Slide. $4 per person, per slide. Dallas Landing Park. 5120 Allatoona Drive, Acworth, Ga. 30101. 404-406-6996. www.acworthslide.com
Slip-slide through the end of summer with your kids by taking them to the Acworth Slide. This 175-foot-long water slide will not disappoint, so make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, a towel and your willingness to have a day of fun in the water. All sliders must be at least 42 inches tall, so make sure to measure before you go.
Go for mommy-and-me manicures. Prices vary depending on service. 3969 South Main St., Suite 130, Acworth, Ga. 30101. 678-653-9675. www.cloud9nailsalon.com
The first week of school can cause a lot of nail-biting — for mom and kid. At Cloud 9 Nail and Spa, your little one can get a special manicure just right for ages 10 and under, while you enjoy a full manicure treatment at the same time. Your nails will look so pretty, you might both stay for a pedicure, too.
See a family-friendly movie on the big screen. Prices starting at $6 per person for the matinee. NCG Marietta. 1050 Powder Springs St., Marietta, Ga. 30064. 678-303-4845. www.ncgmovies.com
With all the kid-friendly movies out now, there are plenty of options that will put a smile on your kid's face. Head to NCG in Marietta for $2 Tuesdays, when you can buy a small popcorn for $2, get $2 candy, $2 off of the concession stand and reduced ticket prices.
Hike to the top of Kennesaw Mountain. Free. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, Ga. 30152. 770-427-4686. www.kennesaw.com
For an exhilarating experience everyone in the family will remember, try hiking to the top of Kennesaw Mountain. Although it sounds strenuous, it's really not that bad, and at the top you can see Stone Mountain and the Atlanta skyline. Wear comfortable athletic or hiking shoes, and bring a water bottle on this mini-adventure. When you're through, make a pit stop inside the visitor center, which houses Civil War artifacts, an educational film and a gift shop.
Race your kids at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games. Prices vary by race type. 1255 Roswell Road, Marietta, Ga. 30062. 678-496-9530. www.andrettikarting.com.
Get your heart pumping and the competition going with an exciting race experience at Andretti Indoor Karting and Games. Your kids will love speeding around a climate-controlled track in electric go-karts, which can reach speeds of up to 35 mph. For younger kids, Andretti offers a two-seater option so you can drive while they enjoy the ride from the passenger seat.
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