Age Group: Big Kid (8-12)
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Savannah’s beach — a laid-back, family-friendly barrier island 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. Wide sandy beach, calm surf, and a sweet little main street with seafood shacks and ice cream. The Tybee Island Lighthouse climb is a great family activity. Dolphins frequently spotted offshore. Address: Tybee Island, GA 31328 Google Maps: Click here for directions…
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Ancient hilltop fortress looming over Tbilisi’s magical Old Town — free to explore the ruins with sweeping views over the city, Metekhi Church, and the Kura River. The cable car ride up is a thrill for kids. Old Tbilisi’s winding alleys, colourful carved balconies, and sulphur bath domes are utterly unique. Address: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi…
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Rike Park is Tbilisi’s best family park along the Kura River — playgrounds, outdoor concerts, and the fun cable car that whisks kids up to Narikala Fortress. Combine with the musical fountain show and a walk across the ultra-modern Peace Bridge. Perfect for an easy family afternoon. Address: Rike Park, Tbilisi 0105 Google Maps: Click…
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Tbilisi’s beloved mountaintop amusement park reached by a historic funicular — rides for all ages, a Ferris wheel with panoramic city views, and a rollercoaster. The funicular ride alone is an experience. Best at dusk when the city lights up below. An absolute kids’ favourite. Address: Mtatsminda Plateau, Tbilisi 0179 Google Maps: Click here for…
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Georgia’s premier museum on the grand Rustaveli Avenue — the Gold Treasury with ancient jewellery and the dinosaur skeleton hall are huge hits with kids. The archaeological collections span 500,000 years of Georgian history. Perfect rainy day option right in the city centre. Address: 3 Shota Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi 0108 Google Maps: Click here for…
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An extraordinary 3,000-year-old rock-hewn city carved into a riverside cliff — kids walk through ancient cave dwellings, tunnels, and a 6th-century basilica. One of Georgia’s most remarkable sites. Only 80km from Tbilisi. Not stroller-friendly — rocky terrain but manageable for kids who can walk. Address: Uplistsikhe, Gori Municipality Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost:…
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Batumi’s gorgeous palm-lined boulevard stretches 7km along the Black Sea — playgrounds, a Ferris wheel, street food, and a pebble beach. The city is far more family-friendly than expected with a charming old town and excellent Georgian food. A wonderful contrast to Tbilisi. Address: Batumi Boulevard, Batumi 6010 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost:…
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One of the most dramatic landscapes in the world — a medieval church perched at 2,170m beneath the snow-capped Mt Kazbek. The 4×4 drive up is an adventure in itself, or hike the trail with older kids. The Military Highway drive from Tbilisi through the Caucasus mountains is jaw-dropping throughout. Address: Gergeti Trinity Church, Kazbegi…
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Hands-on play museum right next to Centennial Olympic Park — themed zones for building, storytelling, science, and creative play. Perfect for toddlers through early elementary. A natural companion to the Georgia Aquarium just steps away. Address: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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Georgia’s ancient capital and UNESCO World Heritage city just 20km from Tbilisi — the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery (with its spectacular hilltop views) are extraordinary. Kids find the ancient churches and river confluence magical. Perfect half-day trip combined with a Georgian feast at a local restaurant. Address: Mtskheta 3300, Georgia Google Maps: Click here…