When traveling with kids, it’s important to choose a kid-friendly vacation. Lucky for you, there are tons of kid-friendly vacations in Tennessee in this Tennessee Vacation Guide.
Tennessee is a great state for families, with plenty of activities and attractions that will keep everyone happy. Whether your family loves hiking and staying outdoors or you’re more of an amusement park kind of family, The Volunteer State has it for you.
Go ahead and check out these kid-friendly vacations in Tennessee so you can start planning.
What Part of Tennessee is Best for Kids?
If you’re looking for a kid-friendly vacation in Tennessee, look no further than the eastern side of the state. The area is home to many family-friendly attractions, including Dollywood, Splash Country, and Ober Gatlinburg.
Plus, there are plenty of outdoor activities to keep kids entertained, such as hiking, fishing, and golfing.
Here are some other attractions in Tennessee that the kids will love:
- Titanic Museum Attraction
- Adventure Science Center
- Hollywood Wax Museum
- Forbidden Caverns
- RainForest Adventures Zoo
If you’re looking for a more relaxed vacation, consider spending some time camping, all while surrounded by the beauty of Tennessee’s great outdoors.
Kid-Friendly Vacations in Tennessee
Check out our top picks for the best kid-friendly vacations in Tennessee!
Bluff Mountain Adventure offers an exciting family-friendly activity with their 1 hour introductory ATV ride. The tour takes you through the foothills of Bluff Mountain and includes some creeks and streams.
Drivers as young as 12 years old and 4’9 (57″) tall can join the Family introductory ride. Check it out!
Tennessee also has something even for your tots! Read more to get the list of places that toddlers will enjoy, restaurants that serve delicious food, as well as toddler-safe rides at Dollywood! Save more with these Pigeon Forge Attraction coupons!
Visit the birthplace of Rock n' Roll and learn about history when you visit Memphis, TN! Don't forget to stop by Elvis Presley's home!
Watch a Kid-friendly Showa at the Nashville Children's Theatre
Awaken your artistic side and visit the Nashville Children's Theatre. They also hold classes and workshops, and camps!
Taking the kids hiking? Then you should check this out to get insider tips on the easy or intermediate trails for you and your toddlers.
Gatlinburg is another excellent choice for families, offering kid-friendly Attractions like Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Space Needle, and Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf. Check this out for more attractions the whole family will love!
If there's one thing kids have in common, most of them love to swim! Here's a list of our favorite campgrounds in Pigeon Forge with a lazy river you can go to when the weather gets hotter.
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- Pigeon Forge Vacation Guide
- Gatlinburg Vacation Guide
- 125+ Things to Do in the Smoky Mountains
- Great Smoky Mountains Family Vacations Facebook Group
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