Tennessee is the Volunteer State, a land where Appalachian mountain mist meets Mississippi Delta soul. From the neon honky-tonks of Nashville and the legendary blues clubs of Beale Street to the ancient hollows of the Great Smoky Mountains and the white-water rivers of the Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee delivers an extraordinary range of experiences. Home to more live music per capita than almost any state, birthplace of country, blues, and rock-and-roll, and blessed with stunning natural landscapes, Tennessee is a destination that rewards every type of traveler.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Dollywood Theme Park (Pigeon Forge)
Dolly Parton's beloved theme park with 40+ rides, live entertainment, and Dollywood's Splash Country; rides for all ages including toddler areas and extreme coasters; excellent for ages 4–16
Price: $99–119 adult, $89–109 child (4–9) USD
Tennessee Aquarium (Chattanooga)
Two-building freshwater and ocean aquarium; excellent for ages 3–12; touch pools with stingrays; River Journey and Ocean Journey buildings; IMAX Theater on-site
Price: $38.95 adult, $26.95 child (3–12) USD
Great Smoky Mountains NP Junior Ranger Program
Free self-guided program for children aged 5–12; collect an activity book at any visitor center, complete activities on the trail, and receive a free Junior Ranger badge at a ranger station
Price: Free
Nashville Children's Theater
Professional children's theater productions; touring shows and resident productions for ages 3–12; in-person performances and educational programming
Price: $12–22 USD per ticket
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (Murfreesboro)
Hands-on interactive children's museum with outdoor wetland boardwalk; ages 2–12; science experiments, art studio, water play
Price: $12 USD (all ages); under 1 free
Children's Discovery House (Morristown)
Interactive children's museum in eastern Tennessee with hands-on exhibits for ages 2–10; science, art, and pretend play
Price: $8 USD per person
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
Chairlift ride and skybridge (longest in North America, 680 ft); accessible for toddlers with basic physical ability; panoramic Smoky Mountains views
Price: $29–33 adult, $19–23 child (5–11) USD; book at skyliftpark.com
Rock City Fairyland Caverns (Lookout Mountain)
Underground blacklight fairy tale caverns at Rock City; highly popular with children ages 3–8; whimsical scenes from classic fairy tales
Price: $24.95 adult, $14.95 child (3–12) USD (Rock City general admission includes Fairyland Caverns)
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Dollywood's DreamMore Resort (Pigeon Forge)
Gaylord Opryland Resort (Nashville)
Great Smoky Mountains area cabin rentals
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
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Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Build downtime into every day — over-scheduled kids melt down faster than tired adults.
Carry snacks, water, and a small first-aid kit at all times.
Many attractions offer discounted family tickets — ask at the ticket window.