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There are many family fun and educational things to do with kids in East Tennessee. Here are a few ideas:
- Visit Dollywood. Dollywood is a theme park and resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state, and for good reason. Dollywood has something for everyone, including rides, shows, attractions, and food. Kids of all ages will love spending a day at Dollywood.
- Explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States. It is home to a variety of plant and animal life, as well as stunning mountain scenery. Kids will love hiking, camping, and fishing in the park.
- Visit the Knoxville Zoo. The Knoxville Zoo is home to over 800 animals from all over the world. Kids will love seeing lions, tigers, bears, gorillas, and more. The zoo also offers a variety of educational programs and activities for kids of all ages.
Things to do with kids in East Tennessee
There are many family fun and educational things to do with kids in East Tennessee. Here are a few ideas: Visit Dollywood. Dollywood is a theme park and resort in Pigeon Forge,
Borderline Billiards
Family entertainment, 9' Brunswick Gold Crown Tables, ping pong, darts, corn hole, and TV's. Full bar and menu available. Private party rentals & catering. HOURS SUNDAY – 3:00pm til 11:00pm MONDAY – 5:00pm
Surgoinsville Area Archives & Museum
Local history is showcased in a big way in our little museum. From early Native Americans to the pioneers; from the Depression to today; discover our people, places and way of life.
Tennessee Newspaper and Printing Museum
In the year 1791, George Roulstone, the first printer to enter the State of Tennessee, took his press apart in Fayetteville, North Carolina, packed it on horses’ back or in wagons and trekked over the trails of the Blue
Laurel Run Park
Set along the beautiful and serene Holston River, this 440 acre park was the backdrop for the 1984 movie, The River, starring Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek. After the conclusion of the movie the property was ceded to Hawkins
Quarry Cove Retreat
Welcome to Quarry Cove Resort! Enjoy luxury accommodations and lake activities for the whole group to enjoy. Stay in our lakefront campervan/camper site or one of our four fully outfitted bell tent “Glampsites”
Lost Sea Adventure
Deep inside a mountain near Sweetwater in East Tennessee is a remarkable body of water known as The Lost Sea. Listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as America’s largest underground lake, the Lost Sea is part of
Greeneville Greene County History Museum
The Greeneville Greene County History Museum is one of only seven museums in America to complete the gold/top tier certification in all six areas of operation with the American Association of State and Local History.
Bellamy Hardware Bluegrass
Bellamy Hardware is located in beautiful downtown Surgoinsville, Tennesse. It was established in 1908 by Neal Bellamy, the family owned and operated the store until 2000. You can feel the history as you walk through and onto the old
Thomas Amis Historic Site
Join us at the Historic Amis Mill & Thomas Amis Grounds for Events, Great Food, Weddings, Tours and Our Visitor Center, all with wonderful views of our Tennessee Mountain's. HOURS Tuesday
East Tennessee Welcome Centers & Chambers
East Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Listings East Tennessee Chamber of Commerce's provide services to their members and to assist travellers. Athens Area Chamber
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum explores how evolving sound technology shaped the success of the 1927 Bristol Sessions and highlights how this rich musical heritage still thrives in the Appalachian region and beyond.
Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
David (Davy) Crockett was a pioneer, soldier, and politician. He was born near the town of Limestone, Tenn. in 1786. David Crockett Birthplace State Park commemorates the birthplace of this famous Tennessean. In 1817, he moved to Lawrence County.
Dickson-Williams Mansion
Beginning in 1815 William Dickson, a wealthy Irish merchant and Greeneville’s first postmaster, and his wife Elizabeth Douglas Dickson, began construction of a home for their only child Catharine. HOURS For
National & State Parks in East Tennessee with Map
East Tennessee is home to a number of beautiful national and state parks. Here are a few of the most popular ones: Great Smoky Mountains National Park is
Swift Museum & Price Public School
The Incredible Story of an Early African-American College All that remains of a sprawling Swift Memorial College complex is a restored building that now serves as memorial museum and warm, accommodating public gathering space.
Archie Campbell Museum
On the state highway that links Morristown, Tennessee and Jonesboro, in a town called Bulls Gap is the Archie Campbell Museum. It is the birthplace of the famed Hee Haw performer and contains personal items and artifacts from his career.
Bulls Gap Railroad Museum
Large scale model railroad layouts, souvernirs and T-shirts available. FREE to the Public. Everyone is welcome. HOURS Monday - Saturday: 10 - 5 Sunday: Closed except for Special Events
Gray Fossil Site Museum & Hands On! Discovery Center
The ETSU Gray Fossil Site & Museum! Together with our partner, the Hands On! Discovery Center, we are a dynamic hub for science and education in northeastern Tennessee. The world-class paleontological site in our backyard preserves a one-of-a-kind window into
- Take a ride on the Three Rivers Rambler. The Three Rivers Rambler is a scenic train ride that takes passengers through the heart of Knoxville. Kids will love seeing the city from a different perspective and learning about its history.
- Visit the Sunsphere. The Sunsphere is a unique structure that was built for the 1982 World’s Fair. It offers panoramic views of Knoxville and the surrounding area. Kids will love taking the elevator to the top of the Sunsphere and seeing the city from above.
- Visit the American Museum of Science and Energy. The American Museum of Science and Energy is a hands-on science museum in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. It is home to a variety of exhibits on topics such as nuclear energy, space exploration, and the human body. Kids will love learning about science and technology at the museum.
- Visit the Muse Knoxville Children’s Museum. The Muse Knoxville Children’s Museum is a hands-on children’s museum in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is home to a variety of exhibits on topics such as art, science, and culture. Kids will love playing and learning at the museum.
- Visit Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is an aquarium in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. It is home to over 10,000 animals from all over the world. Kids will love seeing sharks, penguins, sea turtles, and more. The aquarium also offers a variety of educational programs and activities for kids of all ages.
- Visit Cades Cove. Cades Cove is a historic valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is home to a variety of preserved historic buildings and structures. Kids will love learning about the history of the area and seeing how people lived in the past.
- Visit the Island in Pigeon Forge. The Island in Pigeon Forge is a shopping and entertainment complex in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions, including the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, the Island Showplace, and the Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud. Kids will love spending a day at The Island in Pigeon Forge.
These are just a few of the many things to do with kids in East Tennessee. With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find something that everyone in your family will enjoy.
May – October – Cruise-In on the Square
Every October – Heritage Days Festival
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