Quick Summary:

  • Question: What makes Tennessee's landscape unique?
  • Answer: Tennessee is not only rich in music culture, but also rich in its landscape. The natural beauty of its countryside is both rugged and breathtaking, featuring wooded forests, mountain ranges, lakes, rivers, streams, and open prairies that are home to an abundance of wildlife.
  • Question: What outdoor activities can visitors enjoy in Tennessee?
  • Answer: Visitors can explore caves, enjoy watersports, zip line, camp, rock climb, and even hike the Appalachian Trail.
  • Question: What family-friendly attractions are available in Tennessee?
  • Answer: A host of family-friendly museums, zoos, parks, and attractions create fun for all ages.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Ijams Nature Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Ijams Nature Center | Things to Do in Tennessee with Kids
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2. Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum | Things to Do in Tennessee with Kids
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3. Adventure Science Center

Category: Kids & Family
Adventure Science Center | Things to Do in Tennessee with Kids
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4. Incline Railway Lookout Mountain

Category: Kids & Family
Incline Railway Lookout Mountain | Things to Do in Tennessee with Kids
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5. Cumberland Caverns

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Cumberland Caverns | Things to Do in Tennessee with Kids
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6. Discovery Center at Murfree Springs

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Discovery Center at Murfree Springs | Things to Do in Tennessee with Kids
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7. The Creative Discovery Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The Creative Discovery Museum | Things to Do in Tennessee with Kids
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8. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Things to Do in Tennessee with Kids
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9. Obed Wild and Scenic River

Category: Activities
Obed Wild and Scenic River | Things to Do in Tennessee with Kids
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10. Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family
Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum | Things to Do in Tennessee with Kids
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