We love hands-on kids' museums and are thrilled that Gainesville, Georgia has a great one called Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (INK). (Click HERE for their website.) There's an indoor playground and an art studio, but also lots of spots where kids can experience various careers and community roles through make-believe.
Eli's favorite was the 1950s diner.
When you visit INK, I can't say I recommend eating at the cafe. I got charged $59 for a pizza! Then when my meal came, the pizza was cold rubber and my drink invisible. Sheesh. At least they do accept imaginary cash.
Eli's second favorite was Grandpappy Airways. He loved making reservations at the desk, passing out tickets, fixing the airplane, and then serving as pilot. Those Grandpappy Airways employees sure are cross-trained!
Once we landed, it was on to more adventures...
Eli happily played all afternoon but didn't even get to the veterinary clinic, the hair salon, the classroom, or the courtroom. So much to see and do!
It seems as if every time we go to a museum like this, I discover new play idea we can do on a small scale at home. Here are some others...
Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, CA (near San Francisco)
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Dayton, OH
Discovery Gateway Children's Museum, Salt Lake City, UT
The Discovery Center, Murfreesboro, TN (near Nashville)
We haven't tried Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta yet. Anybody have thoughts on it? Or does anybody have ideas for great children's museums in North Georgia? Thanks!
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