The former state capital and the largest city in Gujarat is one of the best places to spend a day or two or more with your family and kids. The city is a major economic and industrial hub, not only in the state, but also in India. But do not let that throw you off from having to spend some fun time here.
Ahmedabad is a fantastic city to experience Indian culture and history, and is a melting pot of people from various backgrounds. It is dotted with historic sites, wonderful architecture, pristine lakes and amazing museums. It has enough number of attractions or places to keep you engaged and amused during your stay.
There are many things to do in Ahmedabad and,
Here is a list of few places in Ahmedabad you can visit for a memorable time with your family and kids :
PARKS, LAKES & OUTDOORS
KANKARIA LAKE 
Kankaria Lake is one of the most popular family destinations in Ahmedabad because of its soothing and undisturbed waters. The man made reservoir was constructed in 1451 by Sultan Qutb-ud Din Ahmed Shah II of the Muzaffarid dynasty, which ruled the western regions of India – especially Gujarat, from 1391 to 1583, for nearly 200 years. Kankaria Lake is located in Maninagar, in the city center. The lakefront now has many public attractions such as a toy train, zoo, mini golf course and also hot air balloon rides! A small amusement park is also present here for entertaining kids and includes rides such as Boomerang Roller Coaster, Flipping Arm, Torching Tower, Merry Go Round, Disk O’ Pendulum and computer games.
There is also a kid’s city with miniature banks, science lab, police station, fire station, radio station, theatre, hospital and also an ice cream factory! Balvatika is a wonderful place for children to play. The Stone Mural Park on the lake premises are unmissable, spreading over an area of 3000 square feet – it represents the cultural heritage, art, architecture, rulers of the past, mythology, folklores, literature etc.
These are some of the few attractions and activities that Kankaria Lake offers. You can literally spend the whole day here and still not be able to do everything. It is one of the best locations in Ahmedabad to take your family and kids to an unforgettable day of fun.
KAMLA NEHRU ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN 
Situated right next to the Kankaria Lake, the Kamla Nehru Zoo was established by Rueben David, a self-taught veterinarian in 1951. It was one of the first zoological parks to be built in India, post-independence. The Ahmedabad Zoo is spread over an area of 21 acres and houses a large variety of mammals, birds and reptiles.
There are nearly 500 mammals, 2000 birds and over a 100 reptiles here, making it a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. Some of the major crowd pullers are blackbucks, tigers, lions, elephants, snakes (especially anaconda), rhesus monkey etc. It is one of the most frequently visited attractions in Ahmedabad along with Kankaria Lake, with approximately 20 lakh visitors annually. There are lots of activities here for kids and Kamla Nehru Zoo certainly is a brilliant place to have a day outing with your family and kids!
PARIMAL GARDEN 
Parimal Garden is an awesome spot, located very close to the Rasala Park and Time Cinemas. The gardens are vast and offers something for every age group, whether you are an adult looking to rejuvenate and recharge yourself, away from the busy city life or a kid who is simply trying to have fun.
There are slides and swings and children’s mini playground to keep them engaged. It is frequented regularly by people looking to exercise and joggers on early morning runs. You can spend as much time as you want here, without any intervention.
VASTRAPUR LAKE 
Located in a prominent locality in Ahmedabad, in the western part of the city, Vastrapur Lake offers a quiet getaway. It is maintained by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and has become a popular spot in the city for anyone looking to have a peaceful time. There is a children’s park and an open air theater in the lake premises, which is regularly visited by families, couples and kids alike.
Cultural events and festivities also take place in the open air theater. The verdant green gardens add to the beauty of the lake area. Many activities can be done here, including eating some delicious street food right outside! It is a lovely place for having a quiet time and fun time with kids.
LAW GARDEN (7th HEAVEN) 
One of the finest places in Ahmedabad to go on a picnic is the Law Garden. The vast public space is thronged on a daily basis by hundreds, if not thousands of people. It is located in Ellisbridge area and offers a multitude of activities of people of all ages. Street shopping on the adjoining streets here is a no miss for any person who comes near this place, especially shopaholics.
From beautiful traditional handicrafts and fine textiles to costume jewelry and artistic wall hangings, you can find anything here. The Law Garden market should be on your itinerary for a grand day of relaxing and shopping for yourself and your loved ones. If you are looking for a place to satiate your relaxation and shopping needs, this is the place to be. Have fun with the family and kids at the famous Law Garden!
SABARMATI RIVERFRONT 
Opened in 2012 (and construction is still going on), Sabarmati riverfront is an exquisite location to spend an idyllic and tranquil evening with your family and kids. The waterfront is dotted with dim street lamps and huge number of benches for seating. The amenities and facilities present are built here with the objective of sustainable development of social infrastructure.
Cycle tracks are also paved here. The waterfront promenades are a great walkways to explore the length and beauty of the riverfront areas. There are also provisions created here to build parks and gardens for recreational purposes. It is a fantastic space to spend time with your kids and family.
INDRODA DINOSAUR AND FOSSIL PARK 
India’s very own Jurassic Park is here! The vast park on the banks of the Sabarmati River is very famous for its large life-like dinosaur replica models. The expansive park spreads for over 400 hectares and is located in Gandhinagar, a drive of about 40 minutes at a distance of 25 kilometers from Ahmedabad.
The western part of the park is the Indroda Nature Reserve, while the eastern part is home to the Wilderness Park. The man made fossil park is the only dinosaur museum in the whole country, the first one ever to be set up solely dedicated to dinosaurs. Some of the prominent giants on display here include the T-Rex, Megalosaurus, Titanosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Iguanodon etc, along with their respective information such as behavioral characteristics and period of existence.
The park holds eggs, bones and well preserved fossils excavated by archaeologists and paleontologists in Balasinor and Raiyoli. Gujarat is said to be home of some of the best preserved and largest habitats of these giants when they existed hundreds of million years ago. The wilderness park is the site of hundreds of animals including nilgais, peafowls, langurs etc. A large fossilized skeleton of a blue whale is also on display. Indroda Nature Park and Reserve is one of the best places in the region to visit for wonderful fun with your family and kids.
MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS
SABARMATI ASHRAM 
Every Indian is bound to have heard the words ‘Sabarmati Ashram’, atleast once in their lifetime. Located in the Sabarmati suburb of Ahmedabad, on the banks of the Sabarmati river, Sabarmati Ashram is one of the most iconic and historic places related to the Indian independence movement. It was started in 1917 and was one of the many residences of Mahatma Gandhi – also the one in which he spent a majority of time during his final years.
The ashram is now declared a national monument by the Government of India because of its historical importance, since it was from here that Gandhiji initiated the Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha). A museum is now housed here in the premises and regular tours are conducted to educate people about the struggles of pre-independence life in India. This is an educational and informative trip, one that will attract the curiosities of everyone, especially kids.
SIDI BASHIR MOSQUE (JHULTA MINAR / SHAKING MINARETS) 
Although the origins of builders of the Sidi Bashir Mosque in Ahmedabad is not correctly known, it is said to have been built in 1452. Where once a fully operational mosque stood, now stands only two minarets and an arched central gateway. They are the tallest minarets in Ahmedabad. It is situated very close to the railway station, just off Kalupur Road. The mosque was destroyed during a war between the Maratha empire and the Gujrat Sultanate in 1753.
The most amazing characteristic of the structure, which now lies in ruins, is the formidable acoustic feature where either minaret starts vibrating or shaking when one of them is gently shaken. During this phenomena, the connecting passage of the arched gateway remains free of vibration! The background of this astonishing mechanism Is still not known. For kids, the Jhulta Minar is a real fun place to experience weird unknown phenomena! Take your family and kids for a fun day outing at Sidi Bashir.
THE CALICO MUSEUM OF TEXTILES 
The unique Calico Textile Museum is devoted to displaying the rich history of Indian textiles in the past 5 centuries. It is one of the premier textile museums in India and definitely deserves a visit. The museum is located in the Shahibaug area and is maintained by the Sarabhai Foundation.
The Calico Museum was established post-independence in 1949 as the city was a rich hub for the textile industry. Few displays of the museum include Mughal clothing from 15th to 19th centuries, religious textiles, traditional embroideries of the region and dyed clothing. Other galleries have bronze items, historic miniature paintings, art and sculpture of the Jains, craftwork etc. It is a great place to visit with your kids and family, to have fun and be awed by the vast collection!
AUTO WORLD VINTAGE CAR MUSEUM 
The Auto World Vintage Car Museum is paradise for automobile lovers. The car and automotive industry collection houses a wide range of top class vintage automobiles, motorcycles, utility vehicles, buggies and special antique pieces. The museum is present in the north-eastern fringes of the city, off the Sardar Patel Ring Road and can be easily accessed via public transport.
The vintage car museum showcases some of the finest car collections in the world, with the likes of Bentleys, Jaguars, Mercedes, Bucks, Chevrolets, Chryslers, Maybachs, Lincolns, Auburns etc. There is also a souvenir shop in the building where you can buy memorabilia related to the automobile industry. This unique museum should be visited by anyone who visits Ahmedabad, especially by kids with a special love for cars. There is so much to see here.
BHADRA FORT 
Bhadra Fort is one of the best known and prominent landmarks of the city of Ahmedabad. The fort was built in 1411 during the rule of the Muzaffarid dynasty by Sultan Ahmed Shah I – after whom the city was named. The large fortification is situated in the old walled city of Ahmedabad, which was recently declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its historic significance.
The royal fort was home to the king’s queens, their escorts and the king himself. It consists of wide garden areas, large gateways, royal squares, beautifully carved windows and balconies, an imperial court etc. It is an important place to learn about the region’s history and culture.
SARKHEJ ROZA 
Situated in the quiet village of Markaba, lies the elegantly magnificent mosque and mausoleum of Sarkhej Roza. The complex is located in the Markaba village, 8 kilometers south-west of Ahmedabad. The Indo-Saracenic architectural form is a beautiful composition of Islamic, Jain and Hindu styles.
The tomb complex is dedicated to Shaikh Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh, who was a Sufi saint and a close companion of Sultan Ahmed Shah I. Upon his death, the sultan demanded that a mausoleum be built in honor of the great saint. Le Corbusier called Sarkhej Roza as the ‘Acropolis of Ahmedabad’, in comparison to its elegance to the world famous Acropolis of Athens. Sarkhej is now a lovely place to spend some quality solitude time. It is a short drive away and serves as the perfect getaway from the busyness of city life.
GUJARAT SCIENCE CITY 
This is the best place for science enthusiasts and lovers in all of Gujarat, let alone Ahmedabad. The Science City is a brilliant place to experience the advancements in the fields of science and technology.
The science complex is situated in Hebatpur, north-west of the city. It accommodates an IMAX 3D Theater, an energy park, life science park, an amphitheater and dancing musical fountain among other attractions. It has been established with the motive of providing knowledge about the subject to students and science devotees. Plan a trip to Science City for a day filled with adventure and fun with your family and kids.
SARDAR VALLABHAI PATEL NATIONAL MEMORIAL 
Sardar Vallabhai Patel National Museum is a national memorial and exhibition center dedicated to the freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhai Patel and the exploits of the pre-independence era by the British. It is located in Shahibaug in the famous Moti Shahi Mahal which was built by the Mughal emperor Shahjahan.
The expansive palace was a testament of the powers of the Mughal empire due to its spacious gardens, verdant terraces, lovely fountains etc. Along with the display in the memory of Sardar Patel, there is also an exhibit exclusively for Mahatma Gandhi and Rabrindranath Tagore. It is a fantastic place to learn about the nation’s history and enjoy a fun time.
AMDAVAD NI GUFA 
Gufa means a cave in Hindi and Gujarati and Amdavad refers to the city’s Indianized name. The contemporary architecture used in building the structure draws inspiration from a number of historical sites such as Stonehenge, Ajanta & Ellora Caves and Girnar Jain Temples. It was designed and constructed under the supervision of Balkrishna Vithaldas Joshi, one of the foremost figures in Indian architecture.
The gallery displays works of art by the prominent Indian painter and artist, Maqbool Fida Husain (MF Husain). It is an unique creation and must be witnessed to really digest the creativity and originality behind the concept. It is a fun destination with a lot of activities to see and enjoy for kids and should not be missed.
LALBHAI DALPATBHAI MUSEUM 
Situated very close to the Regional Passport Office, L.D Museum as it also called, is one of the best museums you visit for an insight into Indian history and culture.
It undertakes the collection of rare manuscripts, numismatics (coins and currencies), sculptures, paintings, woodwork, bronze statues and other antiquities from various periods of the Indian history. There are thousands of artifacts and treasures here to witness and appreciate. This is a trip that will certainly not disappoint anyone.
AMUSEMENT PARKS
SPLASH THE FUN WORLD 
Splash is one of the best and largest amusement parks in Ahmedabad and the state. The large park is located south west of the city at a distance of approximately 20 kilometers, a drive of about 30 minutes.
It is a great place for the perfect getaway, to have unlimited fun and entertainment, with your family and kids. There are various rides and activities to do for everyone, regardless of your age. This water park offers great features and amenities for families to have an entertaining day out. Take your family and kids for a fun time with lots of activities to undertake!
MANIAR’S WONDERLAND PARK 
One of Ahmedabad’s most famous destination for kids and family outings is Maniar’s. The fairy tale wonderland park is located close to L.J. Institute of Engineering and Technology, via a 20 minute drive on the NH947. The snow cum water park is an awesome way to beat the heat and there are so many rides here to enjoy.
The many rides include Joy Train, Slingshot, Buggy Ride, Zorb, Crazy Car and Play Zone exclusively for children. Some of the water rides are Aqua Splash, Aqua Ball, Aqua Roller etc. The snow park is the best place you can go to escape the soaring heat of Ahmedabad. Have fun with your family and kids at this amazing park.
TIRUPATI RUSHIVAN AMUSEMENT PARK 
One of the biggest and the most entertaining amusement parks in the state, Tirupati Rushivan Amusement Park is a wonderland for kids and family. The Frisbee, Colombus, Merry Go Round, Dashing Cars, Swing Chair, Wonder Wheels etc are some land rides offered here. Adventure rides are also present here such as Flying Fox, Watershoot and Dirt Biking.
The leisure destination does one better and also has a water park to enjoy. The adjoining Blue Lagoon Water Park offers multiple water slides, rain disco, Cyclone and Family Dance. There are a lot of activities here for kids and families to have fun, so don’t miss!
SWAPNA SRUSHTI WATER PARK 
Located at an hour’s drive from Ahmedabad, a bit further than the twin city of Gandhinagar, on the banks of the Sabarmati River. The park is one of the top most family entertainment destinations in the state capital region.
The 7 Wonder attraction here include Snow Fall, Mississippi Water Ride, Pendulum, Wave Pool, Water Fall, Miracle Tunnel and Thrilling Fog. The spacious park offers different family rides slides and pools. There are also pools and rides exclusively for kids to have fun. Take your family and kids here for a great entertaining outing.
Ahmedabad or Amdavad as it is called in the local language is a beautiful city with a rich culture and abundance of history. It offers plethora of attractions for all ages. Spend some memorable time exploring the historic city with your family and kids and have a great deal of fun!