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Best day trips for families - East TN version
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items Check out what East TN has to offer. This part of the state is full of slept on places for families to check out. From littles to not so little, theres is something for everyone!
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Chattanooga
Monroe County
Knoxville
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg
Chattanooga
Perfectly located downtown and a great variation of aquatic life to see. Within walking distance of several great places to eat/stay
Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga Attractions | IMAX Movies
This is such a sweet, quaint place to visit and beautiful at Christmas time! The
Welcome to Rock City - Natural Wonders & Stunning Views
One of the funnest places you can take younger kiddos! We Loved this place when our boys were young. Located right downtown. Pair with the aquarium for a great weekend trip
Creative Discovery Museum - Chattanooga, TN
A historic bridge closed to cars in the 1970's, the community raised money to restore it. It now is only for foot traffic and connects south to north side of Chattanooga providing great views of the river!
Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge – Chattanooga Listing 2485
This is on my Summer Bucket List. We love our Little Debbie cakes around here and what fun to go to a park with life size, calorie free models!!
Little Debbie Park
Monroe County
A well kept secret except for Field Trips! An underground lake. For the more adventerous- caves galore! Just a short rip off the interstate
The Lost Sea
One of our favorite day trips- Bald River Falls. In Tellico Plains and nestled in the Cherokee National Forest, the falls are a beautiful site. Newly renovated area makes parking easier and the bridge viewing area easier to navigate. Small trails surround it with the ability to climb to the top of the fields and play in the creek.
🔎 bald river falls
Going to Bald River Falls? You've got to stop here. An institution for those that live in the area for a great burger or ice cream. Sitting are overlooking the river that flows right behind it!
Tellico Beach Drive In | Hamburger Fast Food in Tellico Plains, TN
Located in Vonore, TN, browse the museum to learn about the native Americans that were the first people that inhabited the area and in which the local High School is named.
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
Knoxville
Beautiful area to browse for nature lovers or those looking for the perfect photo op background- many use it for engagement, prom or milestone pictures
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
The first home in Knoxville can be toured! Then be sure to visit Fort Kid
Home - James White's Fort
Fun family place. Interactive with a lot of activities for different age groups!
Muse Knoxville Homepage - Muse Knoxville
Bowling is great for any age and any family! This is our favorite place for family bowl nights! Family friendly and the pizza is pretty good!
Bowling Alley | Family Fun | Family Bowl Strike & Spare
Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg
A beautiful loop through the foothills of the Smokies! Drive through or ride a bike and chance seeing wildlife- deer, bear. A visitor center is halfway through. Stop and visit the old church and old homesteads. Easy to more vigorous trails are woven throughout the loop.
Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
One of my favorite places to go in Gatlinburg. It's a moderate trail to “hike”- up and down hills to get to the falls. It's beautiful there and right outside the city limits.
Hike to Laurel Falls (U.S. National Park Service)
Way different than the Chattanooga aquarium- see more exotic sea life in this location. Right in the heart of Gatlinburg can walk into downtown for lunch.
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies | Top things to do Gatlinburg, TN | Tickets, hours, events
An amusement park on top of a mountain! Great views. Fun rides. (P.S- I know the family that does the decorative lighting for the holidays so of course it's beautiful :-)
Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park in Gatlinburg Tennessee