Things to Do in Tennessee
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Southern Belle Riverboat Cruise
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Tom Sawyers in the family won't forget a cruise on the Tennessee River, and mom and dad will appreciate the bountiful buffet with healthy, kid-friendly choices that go...
Boat Ride
American
Bakery
Peabody Ducks
Memphis, Tennessee
What started as a practical joke in 1932 has become one of Memphis' most-loved traditions for visitors and Memphians alike. Following an unsuccessful hunting trip, some Memphians were in...
Historical Landmark
Adventure Science Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Kids don't have to love science to love the interactive, hands-on exhibits at the Adventure Science Center. Allow your family plenty of time to explore, as it can be...
Science & Nature Museum
Grand Ole Opry
Nashville, Tennessee
Best known as the longest-running radio show in America, and a country music staple since 1925, today the Grand Old Opry is an entire entertainment complex dedicated to the...
Live Music Venue
Historical Landmark
Bluff View Art District
Chattanooga, Tennessee
A collection of B&Bs, galleries, and restaurants may not at first blush seem so appealing for children. But the public art pieces scattered throughout the neighborhood, the chance to...
Art Museum
Special Collection
Roadside Landmark
Boutique
The Hermitage
Nashville, Tennessee
Similar to Belle Mead, this restored 1837 plantation also features livestock barns, slave cabins, and the graves of President Andrew Jackson and his family. Best for older kids and teens...
Historical Landmark
Cheekwood Botanical Garden
Nashville, Tennessee
An elegant estate donated to the city of Nashvile, Cheekwood boasts an art museum, botanical garden, and sculpture trail complete with a startling glass bridge your kids will need to...
Art Museum
Garden
Frist Center for the Arts
Nashville, Tennessee
No matter what the current exhibit, this family award-winning museum has special interactive guides to help kids navigate through the galleries and discover art for themselves. The artquest gallery...
Art Museum
Children's Museum
Music Valley Wax Museum
Nashville, Tennessee
Ever wanted to know what Hank Williams really looked like? Your kids will probably spend most of the time checking out Chuck Berry's cool and Loretta Lynne's flounces, but parents...
Special Collection
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Chattanooga, Tennessee
One of the most diverse cave formations in the Southeast, Raccoon Mountain offers more than five miles of mapped passageways. Guided tours range from a 45-minute, school-aged appropriate...
Roadside Landmark
Park
Gold Panning
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