The best family-friendly activities in Tennessee for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Capitol columns, Confederate ghosts and the Mother Church of Country Music — Nashville's downtown plays more than one tune. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you...
$5

Gatlinburg sits at the gateway to the Smokies, but its own story is worth staying in town for. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through...
$7

Located at Beale and Second Streets, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame is as outrageous as our inductees. This amazing museum Chronicles the artists and...
$8

Our tour will take you through the heart of Memphis, exploring the intertwined stories of civil rights, segregation, and the unifying power of music that...
$10

Your tour will take you from the historic Bessie Smith Cultural Center, through the heart of downtown’s arts, music, and memorial landmarks, and end at...
$10

Your tour will take you from the grand halls of The Tennessee State Capitol and wind through the city’s most haunted corners, ending at the...
$10

Crazy Dash of Knoxville is a great way to see the city! Use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find...
$10

Capture special moments at our studio, where skilled photographers transform you and your family into vintage characters using high-quality costumes and professional lighting. Enjoy a...
$10

3Quest Challenge of Chattanooga allows your team to discover the city in a fun and unique way! The game is played on an app and...
$10

Wacky Walks in Pigeon Forge is a royal themed scavenger hunt done using an app on your phone! During the game you will hunt for...
$10

Operation City Quest of Gatlinburg is a great way to see the city! Use an app to submit photos of items you find around the...
$10

Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Gatlinburg, takes you on an adventurous walk around the city. To play Crazy Dash, you'll use an app to collect...
$10

Wacky Walks of Chattanooga is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit...
$10

Explore Gatlinburg with Wacky Walks! Our scavenger takes you around the city to find items and perform tasks for points. You'll use an app on...
$10

No venue in the Smokies provides a better glimpse into the human history and diverse cultures that have inhabited this beautiful region. From the Native...
$15

Last admission at 3:30pm You will be delighted to view the resplendent interior of the Woodruff-Fontaine mansion. Furnished in period antiques, you will learn of...
$15

General admission includes: Main Exhibit: We are a museum in transition! Take a step behind the scenes as we consider how to update our 27-year-old...
$15

Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum Admission
Explore the birth of rock and soul music at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum where extensive exhibits detail the musical pioneers who put Memphis...
$16

The Overton Park Shell is an historic bandshell and museum in the Midtown Memphis oasis known as Overton Park. Lovingly called “The Shell” by Elvis...
$16

Experience Chattanooga’s newest attraction, The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Our permanent exhibits take our visitors from the actions that prompted the First Medals...
$17

Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
The Moonshine Mountain Coaster is a unique, family-friendly thrill ride that puts you in the driver's seat. Race through the Smoky Mountains on our unique...
$17

