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Atlanta is home to many major and minor league sports teams which provide games to attend every season. Off the field, there are many trails, lakes and outdoor sporting opportunities.
  1. Outdoor Adventures

International Pillow Fight Day in Atlanta

Images from International Pillow Fight Day 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.

North Georgia Canopy Tours Zip Line Adventure

North Georgia Canopy Tours is a zip line adventure located north of Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta Snow Storm Pictures

Photos of snow in Atlanta in January 2010.

Atlanta Tennis Leagues

There are various leagues available for tennis players in Atlanta. Programs are available for all ages and skill levels and run seasons throughout the year.

Atlanta Falcons 2008 NFL Schedule

Are you ready for some football? Head down to The Georgia Dome for some serious tailgating and cheer on your Atlanta Falcons! Can't make it to the game? Invite the crew over and watch from a front-row seat in your living room!

Atlanta Thrashers

Get all the up-to-date information on Atlanta's own NHL team, the Thrashers.

The Atlanta Hawks

Get out and support your Atlanta Hawks this basketball season!

The Georgia Force

Experience the excitement of arena football with the hometown Georgia Force!

Find an Outdoor Basketball Court

Get the gang together for a game of basketball on one of Atlanta's many outdoor courts.

Piedmont Dog Park in Atlanta in Piedmont Park

Piedmont Dog Park is one of the most popular dog parks in Atlanta.

College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta

Information about the College Football Hall of Fame and it's move to Atlanta, GA.

Piedmont Park in Atlanta

Piedmont Park is Atlanta's largest and most well known park. Find out information about the park, visiting the park, the swimming pool at Piedmont Park and parking.

Average Temperatures by Month in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta enjoys a moderate climate with hot summers and a mild winter. Summers are hot and humid. In the winter, Atlanta occasionally experiences snow or ice - typically one to two storms per year - but it rarely lasts for more than a few days. Atlanta's record high is 105 degrees (1980) and the record low is -9 (1899). Rainfall is heaviest in...

Driving Times and Mileages from Atlanta

Atlanta is a hub of activity in the South, and provides easy access to many surrounding cities. Find out how long it will take to drive out of town for a weekend getaway, business meeting or other trip. Chattanooga, Nashville, Charleston, Charlotte, Savannah and Hilton Head Island are all reasonably short drives from metro Atlanta. Listed...

Chattahoochee Nature Center - Explore Nature With Your Kids in Roswell, GA

Read this review of Chattahoochee Nature Center, a nature preserve for families with kids. Find fun nature activities for families at Chattahoochee Nature Center.

Nature Centers for Families in Atlanta

Find a nature center in Atlanta to visit with your family. Enjoy nature activities with your kids in Atlanta.

Poisonous Spiders in Georgia

Information about poisonous spiders found in Atlanta and Georgia.

Bark in the Park at Turner Field

Bark in the Park is an annual event that allows pet owners to bring their dog to an Atlanta Braves baseball game.

Take Your Kids Fishing at Rainbow Ranch in Cumming, Georgia

Teach your kids to fish at Rainbow Ranch. Go fishing at Rainbow Ranch in Cumming, Georgia.

Atlanta's Best Splash Playgrounds and Fountains

Read about Atlanta's splash fountains. Find out about splash fountains in Atlanta.

Shoot the Hooch: Tubing in the Chattahoochee River

Tubing in the Chattahoochee River is a popular, cheap summer activity in the Atlanta area.

Getting to Turner Field on the Marta Braves Shuttle

Information about using Marta's Braves Shuttle to Turner Field.

Free Admission to National Parks in 2011

Learn about free admission days to national parks. Visit Georgia's national parks for free.

Hillcrest Apple Orchard in Ellijay, GA

Go apple picking with your kids outside Atlanta at Hillcrest Orchards. Visit Hillcrest Orchards with your kids for apple picking.

Pick Your Own Apples in the Atlanta Area

Find a place to pick your own apples in Atlanta. Get information on Georgia apple orchards that let you pick apples.

Tubing in Helen, GA

Information on tubing on the Chattahoochee River in North Georgia near Atlanta.

Parks and Recreation Departments in Atlanta and the Suburbs

Find affordable activities for your kids. Check out your local Parks and Recreation website for kids activities.

Water Parks, Aquatic Centers, Spraygrounds, and Tubing - Keeping Atlanta Cool

Cool off with a trip to an Atlanta water park, splash fountain, aquatic center, or river.

Kids Bowl Free in Atlanta This Summer

Learn how your kids can bowl free this summer. Find fun, free family activities in Atlanta.

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