Sandy Springs Attractions. Sandy Springs Tourism and kids attractions

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve: You'll forget modern Atlanta is nearby Out in the woods in Johns Creek is a place set back in time and so remote you'll forget the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta isn't very far away. A short drive down to the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve is all it takes to see what used to be. Read More >>

Silver Comet-Biking/Hiking Trail: nirvana for two wheels For bicyclists, the Silver Comet is paved heaven — a smooth, flat trail, with no car traffic, shaded by trees that offer cool breezes on sultry days, and with plenty of places to stop and get wateror use the restroom. Walkers, hikers and horseback riders also enjoy the trail, but it's bicyclists who drive from miles away to use the trail. Read More >>

Oakland Cemetery: Resting in Exquisite Peace Get a glimpse of Atlanta's Civil War heritage with a stroll through Oakland Cemetery, the final resting place of Civil War soldiers and the spot where Confederate generals commanded the Battle of Atlanta. Read More >>

MARTA: The smarter way to get around Atlanta MARTA-Atlanta's subway and bus system--is simple to use and can get you around the city without a car. Read More >>

Archibald Smith Plantation Home: hidden history The perfectly preserved Archibald Smith Plantation Home, located in historic Roswell, coyly hides from plain view. This magnificent 19th century structure takes visitors back to the time when it was built in 1845. Read More >>

Martin Luther King Jr. historic site informs, inspires It may be hard to encompass the life of a man like Martin Luther King, Jr. One place to start is a tour of the city blocks where he was born, attended church and now is buried. Every year, more than half a million visitors make the trek to Atlanta to spend the better part of a day seeing the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site. Read More >>

Chateau Élan: a taste of France in the South At Chateau Elan, the vineyards of France are closer than you dreamed and still an idyllic world away, just as you had imagined. Read More >>

Burt's Farm is the essence of fall Ask any longtime resident of North Georgia and they will tell you that Burt’s Farm is practically synonymous with fall. The dazzling array of colorful pumpkins set in intoxicating mountain air will have you mesmerized whether it’s your first or fiftieth time to the farm. Fall just isn’t fall without a visit to Burt’s. Read More >>

Bicycle Tours of Atlanta: 2 wheels, 1 great view Nothing beats a pedal tour of Atlanta with a native, where you get off the main road, smell the magnolia, listen to the birds and discover the many wonderful neighborhoods. Read More >>

Jimmy Carter Museum: Peanut Farmer to Nobel Peace Prize The Carter Center's Jimmy Carter Museum reopened on the former president's 85th birthday, with updated exhibits and information on the activities of the peanut farmer after he left the White House. Read More >>