American Adventures (Marietta) -- A little amusement park (owned by Six Flags) with a carousel, small roller coaster, ferris wheel, a train, a game room, and even bumper cars. Indoors, there's the "Foam Factory" -- a three-level rig, connected by stairs and tube-slides, in which kids of all ages shoot harmless foam balls at each other -- and an arcade. Birthday parties welcome. 250 N Cobb Pkwy, Marietta. 770-424-9283
Six Flags Over Georgia -- Built in 1967, the park offers rides (including the Georgia Cyclone and the three-looped Mind Bender), Hollywood shows (The Batman Stunt Show), and evening fireworks and laser shows. One ticket covers all. 7561 Six Flags Rd SW, Austell. 770-948-9290.
