The Kid-Friendly Tennessee Attractions You Should Visit

Among the top things to do with kids in Tennessee, explore Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium's 3,500 acres along beautiful hiking trails and mountain bike trails. See artifacts from the earliest families who settled on Bays Mountain in the mid 1800's. 

• Accessibility: The Nature Center offers ramp access between levels, and the walkways around the animal habitats are paved and stroller-/wheelchair-friendly.

• Operational hours: 

  November-February

  Park Grounds
  Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  New Year’s Day: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  Nature Center 
  Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  New Year’s Day: Closed

  March-May, September-October

  Park Grounds
  Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

  Nature Center
  Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  Memorial Day: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  June – August

  Park Grounds
  Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

  Nature Center
  Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  Labor Day: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
   

• Parking: Easy, on-site parking is available near the gatehouse and Nature Center.
   
• Take a trip through space in the state-of-the-art planetarium
   
• Catch a glimpse of bobcats, wolves, river otters, turtles or white-tail deer
   
• Hiking trails lead you to fire towers that offer stunning mountain views

Dollywood is one of the top family things to do in Tennessee. The park's newest coaster, Big Bear Mountain, is a family-friendly coaster with a mix of twists, turns, and scenic views. Couple that with plenty of gentle rides and fun family activities for younger kids, musical performances and award-winning Broadway style productions. Enjoy delicious dining options serving up traditional southern food, the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains and seasonal festivals you'll love attending year-round. 

• Accessibility: Dollywood offers extensive accessibility services, including wheelchair and ECV rentals, accessible restrooms, and detailed ride accessibility guidelines. Guests with disabilities can find comprehensive information on the park's website or by contacting guest services.
   
• Operational hours: Dollywood's 2026 Season begins March 13. Check the 2026 calendar for more specific information, including festival and key event dates.
   
• Parking: Parking is $25 with tax for all cars and motorcycles. Standard parking is free if you purchase a Dollywood Gold or Diamond Season Pass.
   
• Wild Eagle - America's first wing coaster built in 2012
   
• FireChaser Express - America's first dual-launch family coaster that has forward and backward thrills
   
• Lightning Rod - The world's fastest wood rollercoaster

Opening for endless summer fun starting in May every year, Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville has thrills and fun for kids of all ages. For the little ones, go to Boomer's Bay which has smaller versions of the big kid rides including a wall ride, twisting slides and more. There's also a Mini Mayhem featuring kid-sized gravity challenging walls, with a big splash finish. 

• Accessibility: Soaky Mountain adheres to ADA guidelines. The wave pool, Boomer's Bay and The Hive (children's play feature) have zero-depth entries and Coyote Springs pool has a lift.
   
• Operational hours: Soaky Mountain Waterpark opens May 2026. Check out Soak Mountain's website for 2026 operating hours.
   
• Parking: It's encouraged to buy discounted daily parking passes on Soaky Mountain Waterpark's website for ease of entry. Online daily parking passes are $14.75 or $20 onsite.
   
• The Hive - multiple water play features including a water bucket dump, body slides and body bowl slides.
   
• Hang 10essee - a dual FlowRider surf system
   
• American Racer's Rush - translucent slides with stars and stripes and a fireworks finish
   
• Holler! - a body slide that has a heart-thumping drop

Plan a visit to Ober Mountain and have winter family fun with activities like skiing, tubing and snowboarding. Their slopes are open early to mid-December through early to mid-March each year. Family members who have never skied or snowboarded before can sign up for a lesson before going on the slopes. Snow tubing is an exhilarating activity for kids and adults of all ages. Ice skating can be found inside Ober Gatlinburg’s indoor mall along with lots of unique shopping options. The whole family will love the Wildlife Encounter, home to native wildlife that can be found in the Smokies: flying squirrels, bobcats, black bears, raccoons and much more. 

• Accessibility: Designated parking spaces near all main entrances, accessible restrooms and wheelchair and ECV rentals are available. Service animals are welcome throughout the Main Lodge and Tram Mall area of Ober Mountain. Accessibility information for each ride and attraction is detail on Ober Mountain's website. 
   
• Operational hours: Operating hours are subject to change without notice. Check Ober's website for specific information on operating hours for the day you want to visit.
   
• Parking: The easiest way to get to Ober Mountain is by The Gatlinburg Tram. Park at the Tram Mall at 314 Cottage Drive, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Parking is $20 per standard vehicle. Once you park, pay at the lot kiosk.
   
• The Gatlinburg Tram - One of America's largest aerial tramways that offer the best views of the Smokies
   
• Mountain Biking - professionally designed trails that offer a thrilling ride among the majestic Great Smoky Mountains
   
• The Cloud Catcher - Highest zipline in the Smokies over 300 feet off the ground and 3,200 feet long

Discover a mountain of family fun and adventure at Anakeesta, Tennessee’s award-winning outdoor attraction nestled above and in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. Begin your adventure at Firefly Village, a whimsical mountain town with quaint shopping, cozy atmosphere, and scenic views. Kids will love the imaginative play at Treehouse Village. 

• Accessibility: The Chondola and most pathways are wheelchair accessible. Some attractions, like the Treetop Skywalk, are also accessible. Guests are advised to check Anakeesta's website for detailed accessibility information for all attractions.
   
• Operational hours: Anakeesta is generally open year-round, with hours varying by season. During summer, it typically opens at 9 a.m. and closes later in the evening, sometimes 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. for special events.
   
• Parking: A paid parking lot is near the entrance (Traffic Light #5), costing around $20-25.
   
• Bird-Venture attraction - First of its kind in the U.S., an aviary-inspired adventure with larger-than-life bird houses, 12 interactive adventure zones and seven giant serpentine slides with light features that wind more than 50 feet down the mountain
   
• Treetop Skywalk - a series of 14 hanging bridges more than 50 feet in the air and get a bird’s eye view of the forest floor below
   
• TreeVenture Challenge Course - Climb, swing and crawl your way through three levels in interactive treehouses with six netted bridges and different challenges around every turn.
   
• Dueling Zipline Adventure - Zip over 2,600 feet through the tree canopy side-by-side with friends and family
   
• Rail Runner Mountain Coaster - First of its kind in the U.S. A single rail track with 1,600 feet of downhill twists and turns at speeds up to 25 mph and 400-foot elevation change
   
• Astra Lumina - a one-of-a-kind nighttime illumination and sensory experience along winding trails that truly amazes
   
• Chondola - World's only fixed-grip Chondola where guests choose to ride in an open-air 4-person chair or enclosed in a gondola cabin with seating for 6

See Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina atop Lover's Leap. Discover Fairytale Caverns and Mother Goose Village. The kids will love expelling some energy among the beautiful gardens at Rock City, one of the top things to do with kids while in Chattanooga. Timed entry tickets are available online or at the ticket window when you arrive. 

• Accessibility: Partially accessible. The Gardens Gateway entrance leads to an ADA ramp to Legacy Lane of the Enchanted Trail. Guests can enjoy the overlook at Lover's Leap and the Seven States Flag Court. Total round trip distance is about a 1/2 mile
   
• Operational hours: Hours of operation may vary depending on season. Check Rock City's website for specific information on operational hours
   
• Parking: Free parking is onsite
   
• Balanced Rock - Most iconic landmark in Rock City and a geological wonder, features a massive boulder perched atop a smaller one.
   
• 180-ft. suspension bridge
   
• Hall of the Mountain King - art installations, lighting effects and troll sculptures
   
• Fat Man's Squeeze - pass through the narrow and thrilling crevice between towering rocks
   
• Rainbow Hall - kaleidoscope of colors through carefully placed stained glass windows

Descend 260 feet into Lookout Mountain to see the tallest and deepest underground waterfall, Ruby Falls. See unique rock formations along the cavern trail and learn the story behind the discovery of the cavern. Above ground, you can enjoy shopping at the Village Gift Shop filled with curated gifts, a rock candy mountain and more. Enjoy dining at The Back Porch, Ruby's Kitchen and the Cavern Cafe. 

• Accessibility: While the cavern isn't wheelchair accessible due to narrow passages and natural formations, the Blue Heron Overlook, Blue Heron Overlook, Village Plaza, Ticket Atrium, Village Gift Shop, Back Porch Dining, Restrooms, Castle Café, and the Castle Front Porch are wheelchair accessible. Ruby Falls offers a Low Sensory Cave Walk 
   
• Operational hours: Tickets are sold online only. Visit Ruby Falls' website and select the day you'd like to visit to see available times
   
• Parking: Free parking is onsite
   
• Ruby Falls is the tallest and deepest underground waterfall in the U.S.
   
• High Point ZIP Adventure has amazing views of Lookout Mountain
   
• Make your way up to the Blue Heron Overlook to see views of the Tennessee Valley featuring a colorblind viewfinder outfitted with Enchroma lenses, designed to alleviate red-green colorblindness

Discover the magical world of life under the sea at Tennessee's top aquarium. With a number of engaging exhibits and interactive features, visiting the Tennessee Aquarium is a perfect thing to do with kids in Chattanooga. With more than 10,000 creatures, marvel at the rich biodiversity of the Southeast and in the world. 

• Accessibility: Manual wheelchairs are available complimentary on a first-come, first-served basis, ADA certified dogs or miniature horses are welcome (all must be vetted in the River Place Ticketing Center). Full accessibility and family resources can be found on the Tennessee Aquarium website.
   
• Operational hours: Seasonal hours may vary. Check the Tennessee Aquarium website for specific information.
   
• Parking: Several paid parking lots are near the aquarium and IMAX Theater. A free shuttle runs daily in downtown Chattanooga.
   
• Touch tanks - Kids can gently touch and feel sea creatures like starfish and sea urchins
   
• Penguin Playhouse - Watch the resident penguins swim and interact with each other in their habitat
   
• Deeper Dives: In-Depth Tours - Go behind-the-scenes to experience the unseen magic of the Tennessee Aquarium on an exclusive guided tour or participate in feeding some of the marine life

If you're looking for things to do in Knoxville, TN with kids, this is the list for you. You can find adventure just a few minutes from Knoxville's downtown. Ijams Nature Center is a 315-acre urban greenspace with more than 14 miles of natural-surface trails. There are also more than nine miles of mountain bike trails in the Mead's Quarry and Ross Marble Natural Area. Cool off in Toll Creek, discover Mead's Quarry Lake by canoe or kayak or take a swim in the quarry. Outdoor Knoxville can supply all the equipment you need to have a great outdoor adventure. So, get outside along the blueways and greenways, parks and natural areas and enjoy all the outdoor family activities Knoxville has to offer. 

• Accessibility: Ijams Nature Center has recently received an REI grant that will expand adaptive trails throughout Ijams. For specific information, please call 865-577-4717.
   
• Operational hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
   
• Parking: $5 per car each day.
   
• Navitat - Conquer 8-12 elements like zip lines, bridges, swings, nets and more. Navitat at Night lets you adventure under the stars, illuminated by twinkle lights.
   
• Ijams Crag - Knoxville's only outdoor rock climbing area
   
• Ijams Primal Playground - a scalable green exercise space featuring tree trunks to lunge and leap from, rocks for resistance weight and more
   
• Jo's Grove - kid-friendly area for climbing logs, exploring twigloos and the quarter-acre natural playground

The Museum of Appalachia is a pioneer mountain farm-village, home to 36 historic log structures, exhibits filled with thousands of authentic Appalachian artifacts, gardens and free range farm animals. The Southern Appalachian history museum will keep kids of all ages entertained for hours. Learn how life was like for the first Tennessee settlers. The restaurant onsite serves home-cooked lunch specials 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. 

• Accessibility: The museum is an outdoor, historic village, so expect varied terrain. Accessible parking, restrooms, entrances and paths are provided.
   
• Operational hours: January: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; February: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; March-May: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; June-August: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; September-October: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; November-December: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   
• Parking: Ample, free parking is onsite
   
• Hall of Fame - largest exhibit building with 15,000 square feet of exhibit space. Find quilts, Native American artifacts, hand-made musical instruments including Roy Acuff's fiddle and so much more. Learn about people closely connected with the Southern Appalachian Mountains, some members even being internationally renowned
   
• Display Barn - Pioneer relics inside the two-story barn including a goosewing axe found near Fort Loudon (1756-1765), 6-foot-long bear trap, extensive saw collection and a piece of the former World's Largest Polar Tree that was nearly 600 years old
   
• Special events include the annual Barn Dance, Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration, Sheep Shearing Days and Candlelight Christmas where you can walk through the village and explore the structures adorned in candlelight and early pioneer Christmas decor.

The Museum of Scott County is a museum built, curated and maintained by students, for students and the general public. Exhibits are vast, ranging from the prehistoric era to coal mining and a Pioneer Playroom where children can dress up and participate in "hands on" experiences. Couple that with historic structures and farm animals for a uniquely educational visit.

• Accessibility: The majority of the museum is handicap accessible.
   
• Operational hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call 423-701-0168 or email dacy.williams@scottcounty.net to book your appointment.
   
• Parking: Free parking onsite
   
• U.S.S. Battleship Memorial Museum - Contains the largest collection of U.S.S. Tennessee memorabilia in the world. The ship fought in more battles and fired more volleys than any other ship in World War II.

Nashville is for kids and the city has so many great family activities. One of the family attractions includes the Adventure Science Center. Exploration and fun for the whole family awaits with interactive activities that are found in the Adventure Tower where earth science, creativity and innovation, sound and light, air and space, and health and energy are blended to create non-stop fun. Continue on to Space Chase where cosmic rays, the Star Walk and Infrared Wall can be found. 

• Accessibility: EY Sensory Room has a calming environment for overstimulating moments. Sensory bags, social stories and trip planning aids are available. The room is also equipped with an adult-sized changing table. Free wheelchair rentals are available. The museum worked with the Nashville ADA office to ensure exhibitions are as accessible as possible
   
• Operational hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
   
• Parking: Parking is free and onsite
   
• Soundbox - Unique to Nashville's identity, make music in this exhibit and use floating pellets to visualize sound waves as you change the frequency
   
• Sudekum Planetarium - Features a 63-foot dome theater for planetarium shows, laser shows and concerts 
   
• Wonders of the Universe Exhibit - Touch a Mars meteorite, see the Curiosity rover up close and compare the James Webb and Hubble telescopes
   
• Live Science demonstrations happen daily

Civil War history comes to life with the stories that are included with the tours at Carnton, a critical field hospital during the Battle of Franklin. Travel up the wooden stairs to the second floor where bloodstains from the brutal battle remain. Take in some fresh air in the Garden at Carnton, reflecting popular 19th century garden design. Extend your tour with a silent walk through the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. 

• Accessibility: Carnton's Fleming Center and the first floor of the mansion are wheelchair accessible. Free, non-motorized wheelchairs are available to rent on a first-come, first-serve basis. Certified service animals are welcome. ADA parking spaces are onsite. 
   
• Operational hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
   
• Parking: Ample, free parking is available onsite 
   
• Carnton features original details and period furnishings
   
• McGavock Confederate Cemetery - Nearly 1,500 Confederate soldiers are laid to rest here, making it the largest privately owned military cemetery in the U.S.
   
• All Men are Created Equal Tour - A new tour offered nowhere else in Tennessee. Follows the U.S. from its founding to Civil War, diving deep into the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and the issue of African slavery

Children can have fun learning and playing at the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring in Murfreesboro. Interactive exhibits include the great outdoors, learning about the five senses, phosphorescence where little kids can play with shadows and a tiny town complete with a postal center, music store and more. 

• Accessibility: Assistive technology available onsite includes noise-reducing headphones, transition timers, weighted vests, Easi-Grip Loop scissors and triangular crayons, a sensory calm-down space, ADA restrooms, accessible parking, elevators, benches and wheelchair access throughout the museum and wetlands walkways 
   
• Operational hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
   
• Parking: Ample, free parking is available onsite
   
• Wetland Walks - Boardwalks wind through wetlands where you can see birds, turtles, insects and more while learning the importance of wetlands in our environment
   
• Super Slide - 2.5-story slide presents gravity and motion in a fun, exhilarating way
   
• LEGO Lab - A new Duplo and LEGO building lab that sparks creativity in an engaging way

Looking for adventurous things to do in Tennessee with kids? Kids and adults can challenge themselves mentally and physically on four levels of adventure courses featuring over 110 climbing elements at Soar Adventure Tower. Enjoy two hours of climbing and maneuvering the course with the Tower Adventure Pass. 

• Accessibility: Call Soar at 615-721-5103 for accessibility questions.
   
• Operational hours: Winter hours are 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Check online for updated available booking. Spring hours begin March 2, 2026 and will be 1-9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday; 1-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
   
• Parking: Ample, free parking is available onsite.
   
• Twilight Pass - Enjoy during the last two hours of the day for $30. Watch the sunset while you navigate
   
• Mini golf - 18-hole course with over 10 custom design, musically themed holes

Among the top family friendly places in Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum dazzles all ages and generations with its 350,000 square feet of state-of-the-art galleries, interactive exhibitions and memorabilia from legends like Elvis Presley and Waylon Jennings to today’s stars like Kelsea Ballerini, Tim McGraw and Eli Young Band. Cap off your visit with a family photo in the Rotunda with the iconic “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”

• Accessibility: Please reference the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Accessibility Guide that details wheelchair accessibility, sensory sensitivities, transportation and parking, service dogs and more. 
   
• Operational hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Peak visitation hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
   
• Parking: Parking is available at the Walk of Fame Parking Garage (161 4th Ave S) or the Sobro Tower Garage (210 3rd Ave S) for $15 up to 3 hours or $25 up to 6 hours, offered daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with validation from the Museum. The museum is walking distance from WeGo Public transit routes 6, 52, 55, 63 and 93. 
   
• See the operations of Hatch Show Print, the oldest continuously operating letterpress print shop in the U.S.
   
• Tour Historic RCA Studio B on Music Row, Nashville’s oldest surviving recording studio where legends like Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton recorded their hit songs
   
• Family activities - Kid-friendly workshops ranging from instrument instruction to songwriting and costume and instrument design help kids of all ages to dig deep into the story of country music
   
• CMA Theater - An intimate venue designed for music lovers to enjoy live performances of their favorite artists from Trisha Yearwood to Taj Mahal

Add some exotic to the everyday with a family trip to the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Children of all ages will be fascinated with the zoo’s animals as well as the extensive steps taken to conserve these precious animal species. It's one of the top things to do with little kids in Nashville.

• Accessibility: Strollers, manual wheelchairs and electric scooters are available to rent, and the zoo offers accessibility features in its inclusive design for those with autism spectrum disorders and other sensory sensitivities. Complimentary Zooper Packs contain resources to aid in a fun, stress-free day, like a visual schedule, fidget toys, earplugs and a sensory-friendly map indicating areas to visit and avoid. 
   
• Operational hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
   
• Parking: $10 per vehicle for onsite parking in large parking lots and new parking garage
   
• Wild Animal Carousel - 39 colorful, wooden animals including a clouded leopard, giant anteater and more all carved by Zsolt Hormay, the master carver who helped create the Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom
   
• Soaring Eagle - Zip line that lifts you 110 feet high and several hundred yards back before releasing you at 28mph back to earth
   
• 66,000-square-foot Jungle Gym
   
• Grassmere Historic Home and Farm - Take a historic tour of the 1810 home listed on the National Register of Historic Homes
   
• Backstage Pass Tours - Go behind-the-scenes to meet, pet and feed animals like rhinos, giraffes and sloths
   
• Adventure 4D Theater - A 50-seat 4D theater that shows 2 films throughout the day featuring multi-sensory effects like bubbles, mist, snow, wind and more

Offering a range of family-friendly activities for kids, Cheekwood Estate & Gardens is perfect to visit Nashville for kids where there are ample things to do with little kids. Explore nature through the beautifully landscaped Botanical Gardens, the interactive Children's Garden with features like a treehouse and water play area, and the TRAINS! exhibit which transports little ones to a charming forest train depot complete with a main station, model trains, observation dome, and more.

• Accessibility: Paved pathways make the grounds wheelchair accessible. The Historic Mansion and main buildings are accessible as well, with an elevator courtesy wheelchairs available. Some areas of the grounds have historic, changing elevations
   
• Operational hours: Visit Cheekwood's website for seasonal hours of operation as winter typically presents shortened hours of operation
   
• Parking: $5 parking onsite; guests are encouraged to use rideshare services or carpool as parking may be limited and overflow spots may require a longer walk during peak visiting hours. 
   
• Cheekwood collection of art include a large collection of William Edmondson sculptures, Andy Warhol portraits and paintings by John White Alexander, Childe Hassam and more
   
• Seasonal festivals and events include Cheekwood Harvest and Holiday LIGHTS with special exhibits

Take the kids to Jackson for lots of family activities when visiting Tennessee. Learn the incredible story of the railroad hero Casey Jones through interactive exhibits and artifacts at Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum. Enjoy a meal at the world famous Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store Restaurant; tour the Providence House and The Village Chapel, Casey Jones Mini-Golf and the Shoppes at Casey Jones Village.

• Accessibility: The museum and Old Country Store as well as the Shoppes are wheelchair accessible.
   
• Operational hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday
   
• Parking: Ample, free parking is available onsite.
   
• 35-ton locomotive that kids can climb aboard and ring the bell just like Casey Jones
   
• Permanent Civil War exhibit showcases the integral part railroads played in the Civil War in Tennessee
   
• Find sweet confections from the authentically recreated 1890's Ice Cream Parlor & Fudge Shoppe

Plows, fertilizers and planters pulled by mules and horses are on display at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center to help tell the story of West Tennessee's cash crop: cotton. An old roller gin, cotton baskets and sacks are also displayed. Kids can see 11 species of catfish, a model of the alligator snapping turtle, and hear stories from Uncle Luther, modeled after the late Luther Windrow who grew up on the Hatchie River.

• Accessiblity: The heritage center is largely wheelchair accessible with accessible entrances, parking, restrooms and paved trails.
   
• Operational hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday
   
• Parking: Parking is free
   
• Site of the Tina Turner Museum at Flagg Grove School
   
• Find the Queen of Rock n' Roll's costumes, gold records and her high school yearbook, all housed in the one-room schoolhouse she attended as a child in Nutbush, Tennessee
   
• Walk through the last home of "Sleepy" John Adam Estes, blues legend known for his "crying" vocal style

An immersive experience of a wide range of topics is just inside this multi-million dollar museum and one of the top family attractions in Tennessee, Discovery Park of America. The 50-acre heritage park houses historic structures like a grist mill, century-old church, pioneer village and more. Inside, you'll find 100,000 square feet of museum space that houses natural history artifacts, antique cars, military vehicles, Native American history and more.

• Accessiblity: Exhibits, restaurants, attractions and retail spaces are wheelchair accessible. Large amount of seating is available on each floor. Certain sections of Discovery Park can be made available for a visit before or after hours with advance notice for those with autism and sensory sensitivities. A sensory-safe nurse's station as well as a medical room is available. A nurse is usually on staff during operating hours. Large restrooms are located on the main entrance level off the lobby on the lower level off Art Hall. Outside, restrooms can be found on each side of the park. Wheelchairs are available for our guests on a first-come, first-served basis
   
• Operational hours: January – February: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday; open on MLK Day; March – July: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday; closed on Easter; open on Memorial Day; August – December: Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday; open on Labor Day; closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas
   
• Parking: Ample, free parking is available at Discovery Park of America. Accessible parking psaces are at the front of each side of the parking lot. 
   
• Earthquake simulator tells the story of how nearby Reelfoot Lake was formed
   
• 3D films hosted in the Discovery Theater
   
• See West Tennessee from new heights by climbing up to Cooper Tower. Step on the two glass floor panels in side and four panels outside for a different view
   
• Two miles of walking paths take you past waterfalls, bridges, art installations and a man-made river
   
• A working vineyard, heritage garden and traditional food and dye crops that nod to Tennessee's agricultural past can be found in the new Guy Robbins Hosta Garden

Perfect for a fun family day, explore the 70 acres of habitats that house more than 3,500 animals at the Memphis Zoo. A trip to this world-class zoo will enhance your kid-friendly vacation in Memphis.

• Accessibility: Most attractions, exhibits and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs (412) and electric wheelchairs ($32) are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Single and double strollers as well as Scooter Pals - animal-themed, electric scooters - are available to rent for a fee as well. Memphis Zoo has partnered with KultureCity to provide a more sensory inclusive experience to guests. For more information, contact Guest Services at 901-333-6700 
   
• Operational hours: Open every day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
   
• Parking: $10 to park in the main lot outside of the Zoo entrance off of Poplar Avenue. Accessible parking is available in the main parking lot 
   
• Zambezi River Hippo Camp - An immersive experience that includes underwater views and an explorative fishing village as well as a balcony of a lodge to see hippos and crocodiles
   
• Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation Splash Park - Kids of all ages love to play in the immersive, zero-depth water play area with slides, dump buckets and interactive water toys. There's also a toddler-friendly section. Eleven luxury cabanas, family restrooms including a lactation room, lockers and food are also available in the space
   
• Zoomazing Race: Predator vs Predator zip lines - Dual zip line ride that gets you racing friends and family across the skies in either a grizzly or tiger zip line
   
• The Bear Factory - Build a customizable plush toy, all made from 100% recycled materials like water bottles and textile waste all while reducing environmental impact

At the Children's Museum of Memphis, there are fun things to do with kids of all ages, especially little kids, near Memphis' downtown area. Play and learn through interactive exhibits and games. For children 4 and under, activities include exploring a school bus, castle, tree house, Little Light Bright and the Mini Airways exhibition spaces. Additional exhibits for kids 5 and up include basketball, learning about earthquakes, dinosaurs, automobiles and more.

• Accessibility: Children can enjoy an accessible playground onsite. Call the museum ahead of time to inquire about accessibility needs at 901-458-2678. Sensory bags are available by asking a staff member  
   
• Operational hours: The museum is open Tuesdays-Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   
• Parking: $4 paid parking is available onsite. 
   
• H2Oh! Splash Park - Garden-themed water exhibit with over 7,700 square feet of fun with more than 40 sprayers including water tunnels, jet streams and geysers
   
• ARTivities - Children can explore the world of art through monthly art activities including surrealism, murals, portrait painting and more to help them develop skills like spatial reasoning, perspective and dimension
   
• 1909 Grand Carousel - Restored to its original beauty, the historic carousel has 32 jumpers and 16 standers

Take you and your family through an unforgettable journey through the most famous rock ‘n’ roll residence in the world. Explore the personal life of Elvis Presley and learn how his revolutionary style and unique sound changed the face of popular music and culture forever. Walk through Elvis Presley’s Graceland, see his cars and custom jets, and explore the gardens on his more than 13-acre estate. Head across the street to explore Elvis Presley’s Memphis, a full city block of Elvis-themed museums, exhibits, shops and restaurants.

• Accessibility: Graceland Mansion is wheelchair accessible on the first floor only. The upper floors are not accessible. The other attractions, such as the car museum and planes, are generally accessible. 
   
• Operational hours: Check website for hours of operation as there may be extended hours during peak seasons and holidays
   
  • Parking: Paid parking is available at Graceland. 
     
  • Second most-visited home in the U.S. after the White House
     
  • 15 newly-displayed jumpsuits in the exhibit, Elvis: Dressed to Rock exhibit in Elvis Presley's Memphis
     
  • Stay at The Guest House at Graceland, a AAA Four-Diamond resort hotel

This 4,500-acre park is one of the largest urban parks in the country and one of the fun places to visit in Tennessee. Shelby Farms Park features over 40 miles of paved and nonpaved trails, more than 20 bodies of water, and multiple playgrounds for kids including the Woodland Discovery Playground and Water Play Sprayground for those hot summer days. 

• Accessibility: Shelby Farms Park is committed to accessibility and offers wheelchair accessible trails, facilities, and more.
   
• Operational hours: Open from sunrise to sunset every day  
   
• Parking: Shelby Farms Park offers ample free parking throughout its vast area. There are numerous parking lots located near the various attractions and trailheads within the park.
   
• Home to a herd of buffalo
   
• Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park has treetop thrills, axe throwing and forest mini-golf
   
• Teenagers will love paintball, gel blasters and laser tag
   
• Horseback riding is provided by Shelby Farms Stables where they offer rides ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours and pony rides for small children

With so many kid-friendly places for kids of all ages, Tennessee is the best place to explore with your family.