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One of my favorite places to visit here in Atlanta is the Atlanta Botanical Garden. We just bought an annual membership, and I’m thrilled we can visit as many times as we want throughout the year! But the best time has to be in the spring when all of the flowers are blooming. My kids and I love wandering around and checking out all of the beautiful, fragrant flowers. We always stop by the children’s garden to check out what’s growing and then end our trip spending some time in the active play area.

Are you planning a trip to the Atlanta Botanical Garden? Check out my tips below!

Tips for Taking Kids to the Atlanta Botanical Garden

Check the Calendar

The Botanical Garden is typically closed on Mondays, so make sure to be aware of that before you plan your trip. Check the calendar before you go to see what events or kid’s programs are going on the day of your visit.

Plan Your Itinerary

The Atlanta Botanical Garden website has some awesome downloadable itineraries you can print out and bring with you. Check out the itinerary titled “visit with kids” to get some ideas of what to do during your time at the garden.

Pack a Lunch

There are 2 locations at the Botanical Garden to grab a quick bite to eat, as well as a full-service sit-down restaurant called Longleaf.  But when you’re bringing kids to the garden, I think it’s best to just bring a lunch. That way, you’ll have it with you and ready when your kids decide they’re hungry. Just find a shaded spot to sit and have a picnic!

We were so bummed that the Earth Goddess was undergoing renovations to replace her soil and plants. Scroll down further to see a photo of what she usually looks like!

Bring a Swimsuit for the Kids

The Botanical Garden has a great splash pad during the warmer months. Make sure to throw a swimsuit and towel in your bag, as well as some sunscreen so your kiddos can splash and play!

Be Prepared for Pollen

If you live here in Georgia, you’ll know to expect a good month or so of extreme pollen each spring. Everything will be covered in yellow – our cars, the mailbox, the doorknobs – it’s all sporting a fresh coat of bright yellow pollen! We hate having our outdoor plans cut short by sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. Luckily, I’ve been purchasing Flonase and Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes from Kroger for years and use them both to keep allergies at bay!

Once-daily Flonase nasal spray products are proven to offer 24-hour relief from both nose and eye-related allergy symptoms. So it’s the perfect product to use before a trip to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Flonase products are both non-addictive and non-drowsy, so you’ll still have plenty of energy to chase your kids around!

Consider bringing along some Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes, too. They’re perfect for cleaning up surfaces after your visit and will wipe away 99.9% of the most common allergens*. I love to keep some in my car to wipe down the stroller, my phone, my bag, my sunglasses, and anything else that might be covered in pollen after our day of family fun.  Click here to learn more about allergy solutions for spring and to take advantage of some great savings. Don’t let seasonal allergies ruin your outdoor family adventures!

So pack your bag, grab your camera, and take your kiddos to the Atlanta Botanical Garden this spring for a day of family fun in the sun!

 

*Use Clorox® Disinfecting products as directed for removal of non-living allergens like pet dander, dust mite matter and pest matter on hard nonporous surfaces in your home. Keep out of reach of children.

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