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Nature and Gardens in Atlanta, GA
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Nature and Gardens in Atlanta, GA

We list 5 nature and gardens across the Atlanta area. Compare prices, hours and age ranges in one place, then pick the one that fits your day.

5 nature and gardens in the Atlanta area

Find a botanical garden or nature center in Atlanta

5 nature and gardens in the Atlanta area.

Sorted by distance from Atlanta, nearest first. Straight-line miles, so every drive is longer.

5 places

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Nature & Gardens · Ages 1–16
Closed today · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden Network

A botanical garden in Atlanta with collections of plants on display, alongside rotating art installations and seasonal exhibits. Families can explore the grounds…

3 mi View place
Dunwoody Nature Center

Dunwoody Nature Center

Nature & Gardens · Ages 3–12
No hours listed · No price listed

Dunwoody Nature Center is a 22-acre outdoor preserve in Dunwoody, Georgia, offering forest trails, a playground, and hands-on nature programs. Families can explore…

14.7 mi View place
Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Smith-Gilbert Gardens

Nature & Gardens · Ages 1–9
No hours listed · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden NetworkAccepts NARM

A 17-acre botanical garden in Kennesaw built around an 1880s house, with woodland paths connecting separate garden areas including a bonsai exhibit, camellia…

22.7 mi View place
Atlanta Botanical Garden – Gainesville

Atlanta Botanical Garden – Gainesville

Nature & Gardens · Ages 3–16
Closed today · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden Network

A botanical garden in Gainesville displaying plant collections alongside sculptures and stories created by Cape Cod artist Alfred Glover. Families can walk through…

52 mi View place
State Botanical Garden of Georgia

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Nature & Gardens · Ages 1–12
Today 7am–7pm · No price listed
Accepts AHS Garden Network

This is a botanical garden in Athens where families can explore planted gardens and natural areas. Children have access to a dedicated section called the Alice H…

58.6 mi View place
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Where a card says no price or no hours listed, the venue does not publish it. We would rather leave the gap than fill it with a guess. Prices come from each venue's own website, and we publish one only when the figure appears on the page we took it from. Tell us if we are missing one you know.

Before you go

Quick answers for busy parents.

Closed shoes and a change of socksPaths get muddy and children find the wettest part of any garden.
Check what is in seasonA garden in bloom and the same garden in February are different days out.
Ask about picnicsMost allow them somewhere, and a few restrict them to marked areas.
Look for the children’s areaMany have a dedicated play or discovery zone that is not obvious from the main entrance.
Other things to do in Atlanta
Amusement Parks Arcades Bowling Alleys Children's Museums Family Entertainment Centers Farms and Orchards Historic Sites Ice Skating Rinks Indoor Playgrounds Mini Golf Museums and Educational Attractions Outdoor Pools and Water Parks Roller Skating Rinks Trampoline Parks Zoos and Aquariums
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Common questions about nature and gardens in Atlanta

How many nature and gardens are there in Atlanta?

We list 5 nature and gardens within 81 miles of Atlanta, GA. Every one is a published listing with an address we checked.

Which nature and gardens in Atlanta suit a toddler?

3 of them list an age range starting at two or under. Check the age line on each card, because a place that suits a six-year-old does not always suit a two-year-old.

How did Mini Navigators choose these nature and gardens?

We list every one we have within 81 miles of the center of Atlanta. Each is a published place with an address we geocoded and checked, and the business can claim its listing to keep the hours and prices current.

Do adults have to pay?

It varies more than you would expect, from free to full price, and it changes the cost of a visit by a lot when there are two of you. The price on each card is what it costs to get a child in. None of the places on this page publish a price, so call ahead before you rely on a figure from anywhere else.

Do I need to book ahead?

Rarely, though parking fills early at weekends and a few gardens cap visitor numbers. Where a venue publishes a booking page, the listing links straight to it.

What should I bring?

Water, sun cream, insect repellent and shoes that can get muddy. Whatever else you need is in the notes beside the listings above.

What else is there to do with kids in Atlanta?

Atlanta has 16 categories of kid-friendly places on Mini Navigators, from playgrounds and museums to splash pads and zoos. The Atlanta hub lists all of them.

Listings last checked October 5, 2026.

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