{"id":682,"date":"2020-07-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/?p=682"},"modified":"2021-10-06T15:00:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-06T15:00:21","slug":"the-best-field-trips-in-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/the-best-field-trips-in-atlanta\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Field Trips in Atlanta"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

If you\u2019re planning a field trip<\/a> or school outing, Atlanta<\/a> is a great place to have one. There are so many family-friendly<\/a> and educational attractions here, many of which we\u2019ve already covered\u2014like the Fernbank Science Center, the MLK Jr. National Historical Park, and the Georgia State Capitol Building, just to name a few\u2014in our budget-friendly Atlanta guide<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But if you\u2019re still looking for more options for your next outing with the youth group, daycare, summer camp, or after-school club, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Keep reading to see even more destinations your youngsters will enjoy in Atlanta!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Do your little travelers need a ride on your big day out? Let Falcon Charter Bus take the wheel. Our network of buses and experienced drivers means we can provide safe and reliable transportation of nearly any size, scope, and scale\u2014from minibus<\/a> shuttles for small clubs to a fleet of charter buses<\/a> for your entire 8th-grade class. Throw in amenities like WiFi so they can stream music or TVs and a DVD player for your Magic School Bus marathons, and you\u2019ve got a comfortable ride that will keep them entertained between destinations on your itinerary. Call 404-400-3545<\/strong> at any time to reserve your ride, or just to receive a free, personalized quote<\/a>\u2014there\u2019s no obligation to book if you receive one!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Now let\u2019s get field-tripping:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Center for Puppetry Arts<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 1404 Spring St NW, Atlanta, GA 30309<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Phone: <\/strong>404-873-3391<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Oft-overlooked by travel guides, this destination is a great way to spend an afternoon with an elementary-aged crowd. As the name suggests, the Center for Puppetry Arts is the U.S.\u2019s largest art center dedicated to, well, puppets. It first opened in 1978 with an opening ceremony hosted by the one and only Kermit the Frog.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Since the 70s, the Center has taken to not only entertaining the public with daily live puppet shows, but also educating the masses on various forms of puppetry arts. When you go to visit, be sure to set aside time to tour the Worlds of Puppetry Museum. There, your class can say hello to a variety of friends, from traditional Japanese Bunraku figures to Crow and Tom Servo from Mystery Science Theater 3000<\/em> and costume pieces from Broadway\u2019s The Lion King<\/em>. The Center\u2019s museum rotates out what\u2019s on display roughly every six months\u2014so even returning educators are bound to see something new every time they come!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Depending on the time of year, your group can also catch any puppet show from the rotation of annual favorites\u2014from \u201cAesop\u2019s Fantastical Fables\u201d to \u201cRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer\u201d and much more! Field trip groups especially are encouraged to coordinate a create-a-puppet workshop that accompanies the program your kids just watched. That way, they can take home a piece of the show and make it their own.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bus Parking:<\/strong> There\u2019s free parking behind the center, and while it is limited, the lot can accommodate motorcoaches and buses. When you see the Center (it\u2019s bright green, by the way\u2014you can\u2019t miss it), continue along 18th Street until you see the parking entrance on the left.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address: <\/strong>441 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Phone: <\/strong>404-865-7100<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Planning an outing with your Georgia History class, local government enthusiasts, or group of aspiring leaders? There\u2019s no better place to learn about the state\u2019s only president than the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library on the northeast side of town.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Brush up on your knowledge of the Carter administration, catch a glimpse of the president\u2019s Nobel Peace Prize, and take a seat in the full-scale replica of the Oval Office (which includes a reproduction of the iconic Resolute<\/em> Desk).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Field trip programs are offered during the school year\u2014September through May. Tour Reservation Forms<\/a> are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to reserve well in advance if you plan to visit in the spring (reservations tend to fill up quickly then). Groups of 70 or more students are asked to reserve multiple tour times or visit across multiple days.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When you come to visit, your group has two options when it comes to exploring the museum: a docent-guided tour or a self-guided tour with your teachers and chaperones leading the way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you opt for a guided tour, be prepared to reserve your tour slot with a $25 deposit, which will be refunded upon your arrival.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Since no place inside allows food or drink, we recommend planning a picnic lunch somewhere in the surrounding Freedom Park.\u00a0 And don\u2019t worry about running out of space for your coolers and bagged lunches\u2014your charter bus rental will come with plenty of storage space under the cabin, and your driver can help you unload everything when it’s time to eat.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Bus Parking:<\/strong> Free motorcoach-accommodating parking is available adjacent to the library. Enter from East John Lewis Freedom Parkway, and the Library entrance should be on your left.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Atlanta History Center<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Address:<\/strong> 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Phone: <\/strong>404-814-4110<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First founded in 1926, this 33-acre history museum, research center, and garden is dedicated to exploring and preserving the history and culture of Atlanta. Explore the city\u2019s near-200-year history through six permanent exhibits and several rotating showcases\u2014from the Trail of Tears to the emancipation of slaves, the rise of Coca Cola to the famous Battle of Atlanta<\/em> cyclorama mural. Here are some of the highlights:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n