Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage
Museum & mansion home of 7th president. Greek Revival mansion museum & historic site telling Jackson's life story through exhibits & tours.
Wasioto Park
Riverfront play area with many features. Innovative play space along the river with a climbing wall, splash areas, amphitheater & a trail.
Nashville Public Square Park
Gathering spot with a spacious lawn. Urban oasis in front of the courthouse, with a walking path, observation deck & big lawn for events.
Fort Nashborough
Historic foundation site of Nashville. 1780 log-cabin outpost, the foundation of Nashville, built by pioneers led by James Robertson.
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Historical green space & amphitheater. This 11-acre park tells the story of the state's history through plaques, plants & fountains.
Steepest pavement in Middle Tennessee
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Tennessee State Museum
Exhibits exploring the state's history. Tracing the state's past through Indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings & Civil War relics.
Johnny Cash Museum
Exhibits dedicated to the musical legend. This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.
Patsy Cline Museum
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Honky Tonk Highway
Row of buzzing bars hosting live music. Iconic strip of rollicking honky tonks open until 3 am with live music every day & no cover charge.
Walk of Fame Park
Music-themed walking path & garden. Star-studded pavement honoring Nashville music legends alongside the Nashville Music Garden.
Adventure Science Center
Interactive tech museum & planetarium. Multilevel museum teaching kids about tech, health & ecology with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.
Sudekum Planetarium
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Fort Negley
Landmark park with Civil War fort ruins. Overlooking the city, this celebrated park boasts the ruins of a Civil War fort & a visitor center.
Belmont Mansion Visitor Parking
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Fannie Mae Dees Park
Neighborhood spot with playground. Compact outdoor area with shade trees also features playground equipment & local art.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Family-friendly wildlife park. Multiple habitats housing a global array of animals, plus a popular playground for kids.
Tennessee Agricultural Museum
Historic displays in a renovated barn. Farm & home life of the 19th & 20th centuries are depicted through displays in a renovated barn.
Radnor Lake State Park
6 hiking trails amid native wilderness. 1,368-acre park featuring a visitor center & 6 hiking trails that showcase native wildlife & plants.
Warner Park Nature Center
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Walter Hill Hydroelectric Station
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Stones River National Battlefield
Large Civil War memorial park & cemetery. Historic 570-acre park & cemetery with a visitor center & marked trails along Civil War battlefield.
McKnight Park
Recreational sports & picnicking. Neighborhood park on 81 acres with a sheltered picnic area, multipurpose fields & a playground.
Boro Beach
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Gateway Island
Event venue, picnicking & lake views. Reception center with a kitchen & meeting rooms, plus picnic areas, a lake overlook & asphalt trail.
60 Minute Escape Game Murfreesboro
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Fortress Rosecrans
Remains of a Civil War-era fortification. Historic remnants of an 1863 earthworks fort, the largest one built during the Civil War.
Old Fort Park Trailhead, Murfreesboro Greenway System
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Oaklands Mansion
Tours of a historic Civil War mansion. Once home to both Confederate & Union soldiers, this plantation now offers tours & activities.
Kids Castle
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Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center
Exhibits & events in a historic building. Museum & cultural center in a 1918 school with a Civil War exhibit, theater & an original classroom.
Earth Experience - Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History
Interactive natural history museum. Hands-on natural history museum displaying international & local archeological finds & fossils.
Murfree Spring Wetlands
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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
Hands-on kids' museum & nature center. Interactive kids' museum with exhibits on science & culture plus live animals & outdoor programs.
Patterson Park
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Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens State Natural Area
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Lucky Ladd Farms
Family fun park with a huge petting zoo. Huge fun park featuring a petting zoo with over 100 animals, play areas & seasonal activities.
Barfield Crescent Park
Community park for hiking & sports. Leafy community park with hiking trails, sports fields, a golf course & campsites over 430 acres.
Wilderness Station
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Top Amusement Parks & Fun Centers
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Best Tutoring Centers & Academic Support
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Best Kids Camps & Summer Programs
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Best Water Parks & Splash Pads
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Best Sports Leagues & Youth Athletics
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Best Science Centers & Discovery Zones
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