Kennesaw offers numerous outdoor and indoor attractions suitable for all ages. View our list below to check out some of the highlights, and also be sure to visit our Kennesaw calendar of events to find special events happening in Kennesaw each month.
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a nearly 3,000 acre park featuring over 17 miles of trails. The visitor’s center features information about the area as well as a Civil War items and information. From the top of the mountain, you can see downtown Atlanta and the surrounding area. Read More…
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
Featuring “The General” from the Great Locomotive Chase during the Civil War, the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History tells the story of our railroads through special exhibits, archives, library, and museum collections. Read More…
Smith-Gilbert Gardens (formerly Smith-Gilbert Arboretum)
Visitors can explore the home and gardens surrounding an 1880s plantation home. Over 3,000 plant species and 30 sculptures by nationally known artists are available for exhibition and study. Read More…
Kennesaw Skatepark
Kennesaw Skatepark is a 40,000 sq ft skatepark featuring a Street League Skateboarding (SLS) Foundation Certified Skate Plaza, flow course and bowl. Read More…
Swift-Cantrell Park
Swift-Cantrell Park features 42 acres of land and is the City of Kennesaw’s largest community park. The park contains two age-appropriate playgrounds, three picnic pavilions, a one mile asphalt trail, a half mile inner-loop asphalt trail, a splash pad, a dog park, a lighted skatepark, a fitness station, and free Wi-Fi. Open daily from 7am to 10pm. Read More…
Zuckerman Museum of Art
The Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (“ZMA”) is an on-campus art museum at Kennesaw State University featuring a diverse permanent collection as well as rotating exhibits & events.
492 Prillaman Way, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(470) 578-3223
Museum of History and Holocaust Education
The Museum of History and Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University presents public events, exhibits and educational resources focused on World War II and the Holocaust in an effort to promote education and dialogue about the past and its significance today.
3333 Busbee Dr NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(470) 578-2083
Town Center at Cobb
Often referred to as Town Center Mall, Town Center at Cobb opened in 1986 and was the largest mall in Georgia at the time. The mall features anchor stores Macy’s, Sears, JCPenny, and Belk as well as a food court, kids play area, and over 175 additional stores. Read More…
Leone Hall Price Park
Leone Hall Price Park spans 243 acres on both sides of Allatoona Creek and on both sides of Stilesboro Road. Price Park is a passive park (no ball fields) with natural trails, meadows, Allatoona Creek, and plenty of wildlife.
4715 Stilesboro Rd, Kennesaw, Georgia, 30152
Noonday Creek Trail
The Noonday Creek Trail is a 7 mile scenic trail that connects Bells Ferry Road with Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. The paved trail is accessible to cycling, walking, or jogging and includes bike sharing at the Bells Ferry Trailhead as well as at Aviation Park and Town Center Park.
Big Shanty Park
Big Shanty Park features baseball and soccer fields as well as tennis courts and an art center.
2050 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 528-8846
Noonday Park
Noonday Park features soccer & football fields plus a BMX track and picnic pavilion.
489 Hawkins Store Rd NE, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 591-3160
Lucky Strike Kennesaw
An entertainment venue that blends classic fun with a trendier twist, offering 34 bowling lanes, an arcade, laser tag arena, billiards, a sports bar, and a lounge.
775 Cobb Place, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 427-7679
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Sky Zone Trampoline Park is an indoor recreation venue offering wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, and activities like dodgeball, basketball dunk zones, and freestyle jumping.
650 Airport Rd, Vernon Commons Suite 105, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 426-4400
Adventure Air Sports Kennesaw
Adventure Air Sports in Kennesaw is an indoor adventure park packed with trampolines, zip lines, a ninja obstacle course, and an airbag jump zone.
425 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW #3500, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(678) 384-2020
Jumping World Kennesaw
Jumping World in Kennesaw is a large indoor trampoline park featuring wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, and basketball dunk zones. It also offers activities like a ninja course and a kids’ area.
4200 Wade Green Rd NW #224, Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 672-7616
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Monster Mini Golf
Monster Mini Golf in Marietta is an indoor glow-in-the-dark entertainment venue featuring a creatively themed 18-hole mini golf course surrounded by fun, spooky décor. It also includes an arcade, laser maze, and event space.
2505 Chastain Meadows Pkwy NW, Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 423-2212
Mountasia (closed September 28, 2025)
Mountasia was a family entertainment center featuring go-karts, miniature golf, and arcade games. Unfortunately this location closed on September 28, 2025. For mini-golf, we recommend the nearby Monster Mini Golf (see above). For arcade games and karting, check out Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (see below).
175 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Marietta, GA 30066
Around Kennesaw Attractions
While visiting Kennesaw, you may also be interested in some of the attractions that are only minutes away from the city of Kennesaw.
Georgia Aquarium
With over eight million gallons of water and sixty exhibits featuring some of the planet’s most unique animals and plant life, there is more than enough to see and experience while visiting this state of the art facility. From the children-friendly exhibits that feature interactive activities which allow them to get up close and personal with marine wildlife to the awe-inspiring attractions that capture the true beauty of the complex world that exists underwater, the Georgia Aquarium is a life-changing experience waiting to happen. Read More…
225 Baker St, Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 581-4000
World of Coca Cola
The museum features interactive exhibits, Coca Cola history, a gift shop, and a soft drink tasting of 60 different flavors from around the world like Inca Cola from Peru, Fanta Melon Frosty from Thailand, Mezzo Mix from Germany, Stoney Ginger Beer from South Africa, Smart Apple from China, and the notorious Beverly from Italy. Read More…
121 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 676-5151
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta is one of the city’s top attractions, home to more than 1,000 animals representing species from around the world. Visitors can see giant pandas, gorillas, elephants, and reptiles while exploring habitats designed to promote conservation and education. Read More…
800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-5600
Six Flags Over Georgia
Six Flags Over Georgia is a world-class theme park featuring roller coasters, family rides, and live entertainment. It’s home to some of the region’s most thrilling attractions, including Goliath, Twisted Cyclone, and the DC Super Hero–themed rides.
7561 Six Flags Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168
(770) 948-9290
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30-acre urban garden next to Piedmont Park, showcasing an impressive collection of plants, flowers, and themed landscapes. Highlights include the Canopy Walk, the Fuqua Orchid Center, and seasonal exhibits that transform the gardens into a colorful, ever-changing experience.
1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-5859
Lake Lanier Islands
Lake Lanier Islands is a resort destination on the shores of Lake Lanier, offering water-based recreation, lakeside lodging, and scenic outdoor attractions. Visitors can enjoy boating, beaches, golf, zip-lining, and the popular Margaritaville at Lanier Islands water park.
7000 Holiday Rd, Lake Lanier Islands, GA 30518
(770) 932-7233
Stone Mountain Park
Featuring the world’s largest exposed granite monolith, with relief carving of Confederate notables, numerous hiking trails around and up the mountain, a playground, riverboat cruise, skyride cable car, a laser light show, a railroad, an antebellum plantation, miniature golf, treehouse, 4D theater, and museum.
6867 Memorial Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 498-5690
Chattahoochee Nature Center
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is a 127-acre environmental education facility dedicated to connecting visitors with Georgia’s native wildlife and natural habitats. It features walking trails, live animal exhibits, gardens, a boardwalk along the Chattahoochee River, and programs focused on conservation and outdoor exploration.
9135 Willeo Rd, Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 992-2055
Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta was built for the 1996 Summer Olympics and now serves as a scenic urban park filled with fountains, sculptures, and green spaces. It’s best known for its Fountain of Rings, a splash-friendly landmark that combines music, water, and light shows throughout the day. Read More…
285 International Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 222-7275
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is a nonprofit, hands-on museum in downtown Atlanta designed to inspire learning through play for kids up to about age nine. It features interactive exhibits like a grocery store, an arts studio, and a world gallery, along with rotating exhibits and live performances by the Imaginators.
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 659-5437
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games delivers nonstop excitement with high-speed electric karting, a massive arcade, laser tag, bowling, and a full-service restaurant and bar.
1255 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062
(678) 712-4972
