Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids

Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids options for kids and families in Hendersonville

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

Museum & mansion home of 7th president. Greek Revival mansion museum & historic site telling Jackson's life story through exhibits & tours.

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Wasioto Park

Wasioto Park

Riverfront play area with many features. Innovative play space along the river with a climbing wall, splash areas, amphitheater & a trail.

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Nashville Public Square Park

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.

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Fort Nashborough

Fort Nashborough

Historic foundation site of Nashville. 1780 log-cabin outpost, the foundation of Nashville, built by pioneers led by James Robertson.

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Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park

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.

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Steepest pavement in Middle Tennessee

Steepest pavement in Middle Tennessee

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Tennessee State Museum

Tennessee State Museum

Exhibits exploring the state's history. Tracing the state's past through Indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings & Civil War relics.

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Johnny Cash Museum

Johnny Cash Museum

Exhibits dedicated to the musical legend. This red-brick museum displays pictures & memorabilia from the life of music icon Johnny Cash.

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Patsy Cline Museum

Patsy Cline Museum

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Honky Tonk Highway

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.

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Walk of Fame Park

Walk of Fame Park

Music-themed walking path & garden. Star-studded pavement honoring Nashville music legends alongside the Nashville Music Garden.

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Adventure Science Center

Adventure Science Center

Interactive tech museum & planetarium. Multilevel museum teaching kids about tech, health & ecology with hands-on exhibits & a planetarium.

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Sudekum Planetarium

Sudekum Planetarium

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Fort Negley

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.

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Belmont Mansion Visitor Parking

Belmont Mansion Visitor Parking

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Fannie Mae Dees Park

Fannie Mae Dees Park

Neighborhood spot with playground. Compact outdoor area with shade trees also features playground equipment & local art.

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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Nashville Zoo at Grassmere

Family-friendly wildlife park. Multiple habitats housing a global array of animals, plus a popular playground for kids.

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Tennessee Agricultural Museum

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.

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Radnor Lake State Park

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.

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Warner Park Nature Center

Warner Park Nature Center

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Walter Hill Hydroelectric Station

Walter Hill Hydroelectric Station

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Stones River National Battlefield

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.

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McKnight Park

McKnight Park

Recreational sports & picnicking. Neighborhood park on 81 acres with a sheltered picnic area, multipurpose fields & a playground.

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Boro Beach

Boro Beach

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Gateway Island

Gateway Island

Event venue, picnicking & lake views. Reception center with a kitchen & meeting rooms, plus picnic areas, a lake overlook & asphalt trail.

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60 Minute Escape Game Murfreesboro

60 Minute Escape Game Murfreesboro

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Fortress Rosecrans

Fortress Rosecrans

Remains of a Civil War-era fortification. Historic remnants of an 1863 earthworks fort, the largest one built during the Civil War.

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Old Fort Park Trailhead, Murfreesboro Greenway System

Old Fort Park Trailhead, Murfreesboro Greenway System

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Oaklands Mansion

Oaklands Mansion

Tours of a historic Civil War mansion. Once home to both Confederate & Union soldiers, this plantation now offers tours & activities.

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Kids Castle

Kids Castle

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Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center

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.

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Earth Experience - Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History

Earth Experience - Middle Tennessee Museum of Natural History

Interactive natural history museum. Hands-on natural history museum displaying international & local archeological finds & fossils.

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Murfree Spring Wetlands

Murfree Spring Wetlands

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Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

Hands-on kids' museum & nature center. Interactive kids' museum with exhibits on science & culture plus live animals & outdoor programs.

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Patterson Park

Patterson Park

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Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens State Natural Area

Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barrens State Natural Area

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Lucky Ladd Farms

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.

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Barfield Crescent Park

Barfield Crescent Park

Community park for hiking & sports. Leafy community park with hiking trails, sports fields, a golf course & campsites over 430 acres.

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Wilderness Station

Wilderness Station

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