Nashville is bursting at the seams with new things to do, but it can seem like nearly everything in the city is catered to tourists and bachelorette parties. If you’ve got kiddos and are looking for somewhere to go as a family, then we know just the places where you can take them and have a great time all around. These spots are great for kids of all ages, and we guarantee your family will love them.
- Adventure Science Center
Adventure Science Center - Facebook
Adventure Science Center - Facebook The Adventure Science Center, just south of downtown, has all kinds of kid-friendly activities and exhibits designed to get kids learning about all things science. And of course, it’s a pretty cool spot for adults to hang out, too.
- Country Music Hall of Fame
Country Music Hall of Fame - Facebook
Country Music Hall of Fame - Facebook The Country Music Hall of Fame is a great spot to take visitors from out of town, but it’s also a great spot to take kids! There’s programming about songwriting every Saturday in the Taylor Swift Education Center, and there’s kids scavenger hunts available upon request for the main museum.
- Gentry Farm
Gentry Farm - Facebook
Gentry Farm - Facebook Gentry Farm is a historic, working farm just south of Nashville in Franklin, and it’s a great spot to take any kiddos that love tractors or animals or anything about the outdoors. You’ll have to contact them to check the farm’s status for the time of year, but they love offering educational programs for schools as well as day camps in the summer.
- Nashville Shores
Nashville Shores - Facebook
Nashville Shores - Facebook What’s not to love about a water park? There’s plenty to do for the adults and the kids, and it’s a great way to ensure a long, quiet nap time later in the day. If you plan on going more than once in a year, it’s worth getting the season pass!
- Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo - Facebook
Nashville Zoo - Facebook The Nashville Zoo is the perfect place to take kids for so many reasons. There’s so much to see and do, including the kangaroo area where you can enter the area and pet them, not to mention a more traditional petting zoo as well.
- Nashville Children’s Theatre
Nashville Children’s Theatre
Nashville Children’s Theatre - Facebook The Nashville Children’s Theatre offers shows all year-round that are catered to young audiences. The tickets average about $20 per person, but you can get discounts through the membership program, or you can request donated tickets if that’s a little steep for your family.
- Frist Art Museum
Frist Art Museum - Facebook
Frist Art Museum - Facebook The Frist Art Museum is Nashville’s premier art venue, showcasing some of the most famous art in the world. They love teaching the whole community about the arts, including family story times that make the are more accessible and engaging for the kids.
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Adventure Science Center - Facebook
The Adventure Science Center, just south of downtown, has all kinds of kid-friendly activities and exhibits designed to get kids learning about all things science. And of course, it’s a pretty cool spot for adults to hang out, too.
Country Music Hall of Fame - Facebook
The Country Music Hall of Fame is a great spot to take visitors from out of town, but it’s also a great spot to take kids! There’s programming about songwriting every Saturday in the Taylor Swift Education Center, and there’s kids scavenger hunts available upon request for the main museum.
Gentry Farm - Facebook
Gentry Farm is a historic, working farm just south of Nashville in Franklin, and it’s a great spot to take any kiddos that love tractors or animals or anything about the outdoors. You’ll have to contact them to check the farm’s status for the time of year, but they love offering educational programs for schools as well as day camps in the summer.
Nashville Shores - Facebook
What’s not to love about a water park? There’s plenty to do for the adults and the kids, and it’s a great way to ensure a long, quiet nap time later in the day. If you plan on going more than once in a year, it’s worth getting the season pass!
Nashville Zoo - Facebook
The Nashville Zoo is the perfect place to take kids for so many reasons. There’s so much to see and do, including the kangaroo area where you can enter the area and pet them, not to mention a more traditional petting zoo as well.
Nashville Children’s Theatre
Nashville Children’s Theatre - Facebook
The Nashville Children’s Theatre offers shows all year-round that are catered to young audiences. The tickets average about $20 per person, but you can get discounts through the membership program, or you can request donated tickets if that’s a little steep for your family.
Frist Art Museum - Facebook
The Frist Art Museum is Nashville’s premier art venue, showcasing some of the most famous art in the world. They love teaching the whole community about the arts, including family story times that make the are more accessible and engaging for the kids.
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Address: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203, USAAddress: Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203, USAAddress: Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211, USAAddress: Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St, Nashville, TN 37210, USAAddress: Nashville Shores, Nashville, TN 37076, USAAddress: 1974 New Hwy 96 W, Franklin, TN 37064, USAAddress: Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
