About 20 minutes north of Atlanta, Sandy Springs boasts 22 miles of riverfront along the banks of the Chattahoochee River. It’s a perfect home base for a family vacation that blends city attractions and nature activities. Some days, you can take the Metro to Atlanta to visit the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta. You can even book a tour to see where famous movies, like The Avengers, were filmed. For the rest of your trip, kick back kayaking, hiking and exploring some of Sandy Springs’ 20 parks. Young kids will especially love the funky playground at Abernathy Greenway Playable Art Park.
Fourth of July weekend is a fantastic time to visit Sandy Springs thanks to a massive fireworks celebration that includes a concert and food trucks. Stay at the Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Suites, which has family-friendly perks like free breakfast, an in-room fridge and microwave, an outdoor pool and a free shuttle to the Metro station.
