Give your family an exciting adventure on your trip to Nashville by including some of the area's family-friendly attractions in your vacation plans. There are dozens of theme parks and other attractions designed to give visitors of all ages a great experience in the nashville area.
At the Adventure Science Center, your family will have a great time with the various interactive exhibits and activities while learning more about their bodies and the world around them. Science is fun at the Adventure Science Center, with over 9,000 square foot of fun, including the Ascend Adventure Tower, the Blue Max flight simulator, and many dinosaur and space exhibits. This fun center also boasts a laser show and a planetarium. The Best Western Music Row and the Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville are located within a mile of the Adventure Science Center.
Everyone will love spending time exploring the wildlife on display at the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. This popular attraction is open year-round and is home to hundreds of unique animal species. As your family explores the various animal habitats and exhibits, they will learn more about the animals, their diets, and their habits. Highlights of the zoo include Gibbon Islands, the Wild Animal Carousel, and the Critter Encounters petting area. The zoo also offers a gift shop and several on-site restaurants and snack shops. Free parking is available on-site. The Best Western Brentwood Inn and Suites and the Embassy Suites Nashville are just a short drive away.
Treat your family to an exciting day at the Valley Amusement Park. This amusement park offers thrill rides for the older kids such as the high-speed Sizzler as well as plenty of kids designed for younger guests. With funnel cakes, cotton candy, hot dogs, lemonade, and other amusement park fare, your family will have everything on-hand for a complete amusement park experience. The Hyatt Place Opryland and the Courtyard by Marriott at Opryland are within walking distance of the Valley Amusement Park.
If you're looking for a fun way to cool off on hot Nashville days, head over to the Nashville Shores Water Park. This thrilling water park sits in a beautiful waterfront location on Percy Priest Lake and boasts seven water slides, three pools, sandy beaches along the lake, paddle boats, jet skis, pontoon boats, and more water fun. The water park also offers plenty of dry recreation as well, including miniature golf, volleyball, Frisbee, and horseshoes. To complete your full day of fun at the Nashville Shores Water Park, you will also enjoy live music performances frequently throughout the summer, as well as special water ski and stunt shows, and snack stands at the park. Nearby hotels include the Best Western Airport Inn Nashville and the Sleep Inn Nashville.
These and many other exciting attractions are waiting for you and your family in Nashville!
