When your grandparents come into town, don't just sit around the house when you have so many interesting and family-oriented things to do right out your front door.
North of the Perimeter, you'll find so many perfect activities to take your kids and parents to, you just might have a hard time deciding where to go first.
North Fulton residents, check out this list of the top places to go when grandma and grandpa come for a visit.
Main Event Entertainment. 10700 Davis Drive, Alpharetta, Ga. 30009. 770-521-9100. www.mainevent.com
Enjoy taking the grandparents to a place with bowling, laser tag, billiards, shuffleboard and games all under one roof. Main Event has a little something for everyone and makes the perfect place to take the whole family, no matter what the age. Grandpa could have a blast playing some interactive games with the kids while grandma tries her hand at shuffleboard.
The Chattahoochee Nature Center. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell, Ga. 30075. 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org
Everyone knows that North Fulton has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the South, but none quite so lovely as the Chattahoochee Nature Center grounds in Roswell. Visiting grandparents will enjoy the easy-to-walk woodland and wetland trails, which allow you to fully experience the peaceful sights and sounds of nature. After your hike, stop by the butterfly garden, where you can try to identify all the fluttering passersby attracted to the carefully selected flora. Don't forget to visit the Discovery Center, where you'll find animal habitats, hands-on exhibits and more.
American Girl Boutique and Bistro. North Point Mall. 1202 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, Ga. 30022. 877-247-5223. www.americangirl.com
Grandparents just love spoiling their grandchildren, so if you have a child who collects American Girl dolls and accessories, take a trip to the American Girl Boutique and Bistro while they're in town. Located in North Point Mall, this one-stop doll shop offers everything an American Girl fan could ask for, including a hair salon, ear piercing, photo studio, shopping and a bistro where you can enjoy a nice meal together.
The Fringe at Area 51. 5100 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, Ga. 30076. 770-518-0788. www.a51fun.com
This grandparent-friendly destination offers two 18-hole miniature golf courses, so you can easily play multiple games if you have a large family. Since it's located right outside the Aurora Cineplex, plan to take in a movie after your golf game to round out a full day of family fun. The Aurora features high-back rockers, stadium seating, and 10 screens with Sony 4k projection.
Splatters Pottery Painting and Art Studio. 5354 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 224, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005. 678-710-0103.www.splattersrocks.com.
Celebrate how much grandma and grandpa mean to the family by painting pottery together. At Splatters, everyone can pick out a piece of pottery to paint, glaze and decorate, or you can all make one together to create a meaningful memento of the visit. You don't even need a reservation — simply walk on in and get started.
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