Things to Do in Tennessee
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Coolidge Park
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Getting to Coolidge Park is almost as fun as the park itself; the journey over the Tennessee River via the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge (just a stone's throw from the...
Roadside Landmark
Park
Incline Railway
Chattanooga, Tennessee
It's a mile-long feat of mechanical engineering: A steep trolley-car-type ride straight up the side of Lookout Mountain. At the top, you'll be on the highest point...
Train
Rock 'N Soul Museum
Memphis, Tennessee
The Rock 'N Soul Museum is a quick hit of Memphis music -- a mix of country, blues, and the Memphis sound thrown in. Especially cool is the relationship between Memphis...
History Museum
Special Collection
Rock City
Chattanooga, Tennessee
You parents knew of the barns painted with the admonition "See Rock City," and it's one of those iconic American attractions that is a must-see. A suspension bridge, gardens...
Roadside Landmark
Park
Hiking
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
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
Chucalissa
Memphis, Tennessee
The annual Choctaw Indian Festival and other special programs are rich with the tales and history of the Chucalissa village that are sure to intrigue children, and the museum houses ancient artifacts recovered from digs at the site....
History Museum
Special Collection
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
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Chattanooga, Tennessee
The battles for Chickamauga and Chattanooga are recalled at the two battlefields, which together make up the nation's first National Military Park. Hands-on and interactive exhibits bring the battles...
History Museum
Special Collection
Historical Landmark
Park
Memphis Queen Riverboat
Memphis, Tennessee
A cruise on a replica paddle-wheeler provides the best way to see Memphis: from the river. Leaving from a dock near Mud Island, Memphis Riverboats offers sightseeing and dinner...
Boat Ride
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