Science

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Marvel at the 47-foot long Giganotosaurus, watch an IMAX movie, walk through time as you explore both Georgia's natural history and the earth's development in one of the museum's exhibits. 767 Clifton Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA; +1 404 929 6300. Fee.

Museum of Arts and Sciences Greet a 40-million-year-old whale skeleton named Ziggy, visit the planetarium, and browse various changing exhibits throughout the year. 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon; +1 478 477 3232. Fee.

The National Science Center's Fort Discovery Defy gravity as you ride a wacky-looking weighted bike around a skinny metal rail; hide out in a massive fort of tunnels and slides; figure out how lightening works; play volleyball and downhill ski in virtual exhibits. One 7th St., Augusta, GA; +1 706 821 0200. Fee.