Things to Do with Kids in Tennessee
Last updated: December 25, 2024
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Anakeesta
Award-winning outdoor family theme park featuring panoramic Smoky Mountain views, treetop adventures, ziplines, mountain coaster, and scenic tower...
Memphis Zoo
Home to over 3,500 animals representing 500 different species, featuring exhibits like Cat Country, Teton Trek, and China exhibit with giant pandas...
Adventure Science Center
Interactive science museum with over 175 hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, and educational programs...
Tennessee Aquarium
Two massive buildings featuring freshwater and ocean exhibits, with penguins, otters, and touch tanks...
Dollywood
Theme park featuring rides, shows, crafts, and seasonal festivals in the Smoky Mountains...
Children's Museum of Memphis
Interactive exhibits focusing on learning through play, including a flight simulator and art studio...
Ruby Falls
Underground waterfall and cave system with guided tours and zip line adventures...
Nashville Zoo
Zoo featuring over 2,700 animals and a historic plantation home, plus jungle gym and zip lines...
Discovery Park of America
Educational entertainment complex with science, history, and technology exhibits...
Rock City Gardens
Natural rock formations, gardens, and scenic lookouts with family-friendly trails...
Creative Discovery Museum
Children's museum with hands-on exhibits in science, art, and music...
Hands On! Discovery Center
Interactive science center with exhibits on physics, biology, and technology...
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Entertainment complex with rides, games, shops, and the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel...
Memphis Botanic Garden
96-acre garden featuring My Big Backyard children's garden and educational programs...
WonderWorks Pigeon Forge
Indoor amusement park with over 100 interactive exhibits and physical challenges...
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
World-class aquarium featuring underwater tunnels and interactive experiences...
Knoxville Zoo
35-acre zoo home to over 800 animals and various exhibits including Red Pandas and African Elephants...
Wilderness at the Smokies
Indoor and outdoor waterpark resort with slides, wave pool, and adventure forest...
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Interactive museum with youth programs and family-friendly exhibits about music history...
Titanic Museum
Interactive museum shaped like the RMS Titanic with child-friendly exhibits and activities...
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Historic train station complex with gardens, restaurants, and model railroad museum...
Ijams Nature Center
300-acre nature center with hiking trails, rock climbing, and educational programs...
Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo
Small zoo featuring exotic animals and hands-on educational experiences...
Lichterman Nature Center
65-acre wildlife sanctuary with nature exhibits and educational programs...
Tuckaleechee Caverns
Known as the 'Greatest Site Under the Smokies' with guided cave tours...