$20.00 adult
Art and culture
Asheville Art Museum
Asheville, NC
Explore American art and changing exhibitions in downtown Asheville.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
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Science and learning
Asheville Museum of Science
Asheville, NC
Try hands-on science exhibits and explore regional geology.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$17.00 adult
Games and social
Asheville Pinball Museum
Asheville, NC
Play pinball and arcade games with an all-day playing admission.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and technology
Asheville Radio Museum
Asheville, NC
Explore vintage radios and the history of wireless communication.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$12.00 adult
Games and social
Asheville Retrocade
Asheville, NC
Play retro arcade and console games with a day pass.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Public art and history
Asheville Urban Trail
Asheville, NC
Follow public art and history markers around downtown at your own pace.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Art and culture
Atlanta Contemporary
Atlanta, GA
Explore contemporary art exhibitions and the surrounding arts campus.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and learning
Atlanta Monetary Museum
Atlanta, GA
Explore money, banking and how currency is handled.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and learning
Auburn Avenue Research Library
Atlanta, GA
Explore African American culture and history through exhibitions and library resources.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Architecture and culture
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Atlanta
Lilburn, GA
Visit the mandir's architecture and grounds in an active religious setting.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Gardens and nature
Big Trees Forest Preserve
Sandy Springs, GA
Take a forest walk on natural trails beside the city.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Art and culture
Black Mountain Center for the Arts
Black Mountain, NC
View changing art exhibitions in a historic arts center.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Libraries and learning
Black Mountain Library
Black Mountain, NC
Browse books, a small gallery and local library activities.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Nature and learning
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
Asheville, NC
Explore Parkway exhibits, trip information and a short nearby trail.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$16.00 adult
Art and history
Booth Western Art Museum
Cartersville, GA
Explore Western American art and rotating exhibitions.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Gardens and nature
Botanical Garden at Asheville
Asheville, NC
Explore native plants and choose a short garden visit or a longer walk.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and nature
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Flat Rock, NC
Explore the grounds, literary history and farm area.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Parks and public art
Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, GA
Explore Olympic history, gardens and the Fountain of Rings.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Libraries and learning
Central Library, Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Read, browse exhibitions and choose a library learning activity.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$20.00 adult
Nature and wildlife
Chattahoochee Nature Center
Roswell, GA
Explore nature exhibits and outdoor habitats beside the Chattahoochee.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$12.00 adult
Nature and history
Cradle of Forestry
Pisgah Forest, NC
Explore forestry history, the discovery center and paved interpretive trails.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Science and history
David J. Sencer CDC Museum
Atlanta, GA
Explore public-health history and changing exhibitions.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Nature and recreation
Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve
Stonecrest, GA
Choose a nature-preserve trail or explore the nearby multi-use PATH route.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Libraries and learning
Decatur Library
Decatur, GA
Browse books and local history or join a library program.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Gardens and nature
Dunwoody Nature Center
Dunwoody, GA
Explore forest, gardens and trails at your own pace.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Art and craft
Folk Art Center
Asheville, NC
Explore Appalachian craft galleries and scheduled demonstrations.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and civics
Georgia Capitol Museum
Atlanta, GA
Explore Georgia government and history on a self-guided Capitol visit.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Gardens and nature
Griffing Boulevard Rose Garden
Asheville, NC
Take a short garden break among seasonal roses.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Art and history
Grovewood Village
Asheville, NC
Browse craft galleries, outdoor sculpture and seasonal museums at one historic complex.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Libraries and learning
Jackson County Public Library
Sylva, NC
Use reading areas, explore local resources or choose an adult learning program.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Parks and recreation
Lake Tomahawk Park
Black Mountain, NC
Walk the lake loop or pause beside the water.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and learning
Marietta Fire Museum
Marietta, GA
Explore antique fire engines, equipment and the history of the local fire department.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$10.00 adult
History and culture
Marietta History Center
Marietta, GA
Explore local history in a historic downtown building.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and culture
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park
Atlanta, GA
Explore civil-rights history at the temporary visitor center and historic park buildings.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$10.00 adult
Art and culture
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Atlanta, GA
Explore art and artifacts from several regions of the world on Emory's campus.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$11.75 adult
Music and learning
Moogseum
Asheville, NC
Explore Bob Moog's work and electronic music.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and culture
Mountain Heritage Center
Cullowhee, NC
Explore regional history through exhibitions on the WCU campus.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$15.00 adult
Art and culture
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
Atlanta, GA
See work by Georgia artists at the museum's Goat Farm location.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$12.00 adult
Art and design
Museum of Design Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Discover how design influences everyday life through changing exhibitions.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$15.00 adult
History and culture
Museum of the Cherokee People
Cherokee, NC
Learn about Cherokee history and contemporary life through museum exhibitions.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Libraries and learning
North Asheville Library
Asheville, NC
Spend time reading or join a library learning activity.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and gardens
Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta, GA
Explore historic grounds, gardens and public art at your own pace.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Libraries and learning
Pack Memorial Library
Asheville, NC
Read, browse local-history resources or choose a library program.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Parks and recreation
Piedmont Park
Atlanta, GA
Choose a short walk, picnic or time beside the park's open spaces.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Art and craft
Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual
Cherokee, NC
Explore Cherokee craft in the cooperative's showroom and gallery; no purchase needed.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and craft
Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking
Atlanta, GA
Explore paper, printing and the materials behind everyday communication.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$10.00 adult
Fashion and culture
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion and Film
Atlanta, GA
Explore fashion exhibitions and film-related displays.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$19.00 adult
History and recreation
Southeastern Railway Museum
Duluth, GA
Explore railway equipment and exhibits, with one train ride included when operating.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$10.00 adult
History and learning
Southern Museum
Kennesaw, GA
Explore railway history and hands-on exhibits.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and culture
Swannanoa Valley Museum and History Center
Black Mountain, NC
Explore Swannanoa Valley history across two exhibition floors.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$8.50 adult
Science and wildlife
Team ECCO Aquarium and Shark Lab
Hendersonville, NC
See aquatic animals and learn about marine life in a small downtown aquarium.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$20.00 adult
Science and learning
Tellus Science Museum
Cartersville, GA
Explore minerals, fossils and science exhibitions.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
History and culture
Vance Birthplace State Historic Site
Weaverville, NC
Explore the grounds and visitor-center exhibits, including the history of enslaved people who lived here.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Art and culture
WCU Fine Art Museum
Cullowhee, NC
View changing art exhibitions on Western Carolina University's campus.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$16.95 adult
Nature and wildlife
WNC Nature Center
Asheville, NC
See regional wildlife and explore outdoor habitats.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Art and culture
Welch School Galleries
Atlanta, GA
Explore changing university art exhibitions in downtown Atlanta.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
$10.00 adult
Games and social
Well Played Board Game Cafe
Asheville, NC
Choose a board game and spend time playing together.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Libraries and learning
West Asheville Library
Asheville, NC
Browse books, local information and community learning programs.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Gardens and nature
Woodlands Garden
Decatur, GA
Explore a neighborhood woodland garden and seasonal plants.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
Free admission
Art and culture
Zuckerman Museum of Art
Kennesaw, GA
View changing contemporary art exhibitions on Kennesaw State's campus.
Checked Oct 24, 2026