Arts & Entertainment

Nashville

Cheekwood

Come for the picnics, stay for the turtles and trains. Between posing for photos and exploring the children’s garden, don’t forget to stop and smell the roses, tulips, and the, well, you get it.

THE KIDS HAVE SPOKEN. AND GIGGLED.


See what the littlest travelers have to say about this destination.

All Kids at Cheekwood experienced:

Kids age

Age ranges
83
Avg. Laughs Per Hour
73
Avg. Moments of Excitement Per Hour
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what the kids are saying

I wish I would have brought my lipgloss for my photo with the flowers.

Cartoon illustration of a duck

tessa age 9

So many photo ops!

Cartoon illustration of a bear cub

emily age 12

Don't run too fast, you're gonna miss the flowers beauty.

Cartoon illustration of a fox

eva age 8

It's a perfect place to have a picnic with my family.

Cartoon illustration of a frog

dean age 7

I collected leaves and am gonna keep them forever.

Cartoon illustration of a bear cub

ashley age 5

Why do turtles line up in a line?

Cartoon illustration of a frog

finn age 5

A voxel-style 3D illustration of a two-story grey colonial or institutional building with a terracotta red roof, cream-colored central columns, arched doorway, multiple dark grid windows, grey chimneys, and green bushes lining the front facade, set against a light blue background with wavy lines and location pin icons.
A voxel-style 3D illustration of a two-story grey colonial or institutional building with a terracotta red roof, cream-colored central columns, arched doorway, multiple dark grid windows, grey chimneys, and green bushes lining the front facade, set against a light blue background with wavy lines and location pin icons.

Play with Tennessee, literally

We’re serious about turning your vacation into a PLAYcation. That’s why we’ve created toys specific to Tennessee destinations. While you plan, your kiddos can pretend they’re already there.

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The ultimate kid's guide for the ultimate family vacation

Start planning your family’s next big adventure with the Tennessee Playcation Kid’s Guide. The best part? It’s totally free.

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Tennessee Playcation Kid's Guide booklet displayed with open pages showing activities like Deep Space Design and Honeycomb Maze on teal background.
Tennessee Playcation Kid's Guide booklet displayed with open pages showing activities like Deep Space Design and Honeycomb Maze on teal background.

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