A teal-tinted collage of theme park and outdoor attraction experiences, featuring a joyful family laughing on a log flume ride (with 'Dollywood' visible on the boat), children playing near a waterfall splash pad, silhouetted figures at what appears to be a theatrical performance, swimmers near a natural waterfall, and a dinosaur skeleton display — all overlaid with a blue-teal color wash.

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"A colorful, hand-drawn style graphic on a black background featuring a bold diagonal orange-to-red brush stroke with the word 'FUN' in purple lettering, accompanied by playful doodles including a smiley face, a heart, 'HA!' and 'YAY!' text, stars, and decorative marks."

It’s like a vacation, but way more fun. Traveling with little ones is hard. So we’re helping parents create memorable family getaways that everyone will love. How did we do it? We asked the toughest – and silliest– critics around: kids.

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Two LEGO minifigures explore a vibrant flower garden with tulips and a butterfly, beside a brick-built mansion in the background.

Cheekwood

A child stands before a towering colorful interactive exhibit with tubes and panels at an indoor science or children's museum.

Children's museum of Memphis

LEGO-built Country Music Hall of Fame with brick cars on a street, minifigures on the sidewalk, and a yellow school bus nearby.

Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

A smiling girl viewed through a red latticed tunnel slide opening, photographed from inside, creating a striking circular framing effect.

Creative Discovery Museum

A LEGO-style child character watches a blocky orange excavator dumping dirt at a construction site in a colorful video game scene.

DIG-N-ZONE Themepark

A joyful young girl playing with colorful interlocking gear wall exhibit at a children's science museum, smiling with delight.

Discovery Center Murfreesboro

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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.

A light blue hand-drawn style illustration of a roller coaster on a black background, featuring a loop, hills, dips, and support structures, with stylized trees on the right side.

Tennessee is packed with adventures for kids. Zoom through thrilling rides at Dollywood, get up close with wild animals at must-see zoos, explore hands-on art in Nashville, or venture deep into Chattanooga’s caves. It’s a blast for both kids and grown-ups alike.