Memphis area's most complete list of attractions for kids and families.
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3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
Miscellaneous
Located in the Pink Palace Museum, the Sharpe Planetarium features seasonal astronomy programs for children and adults. Admission $4.50 adults. $4 seniors & ages 3-12.
6820 Crystal Hill Rd., North Little Rock, Arkansas
Amusement Parks and Water Parks
Arkansas' largest water park is a real treasure. Set in pine-topped hills, Wild River Country has a wave pool, a lazy river, and huge slides. Preschoolers get a splash pool all their own. Water shoes are best, as sidewalks get hot. Admission: $...
Parks in our Region
This nonprofit says Tennessee is America's most biologically rich inland state, and preserves more than 280,000 acres of natural areas. Nearby, you can canoe the Hatchie River or explore a cypress swamp at the William Clark Conservative Area in Ro...
2080 Poplar Ave, Memphis, Tennessee
With 342 acres, Overton Park is the largest park in midtown Memphis. Recently renovated Rainbow Lake playground offers climbing structures and swings. The park sports a 9-hole public golf course, a shaded dog park, and hiking trails through old-g...
191 Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee
This outpost of the Smithsonian Museum serves up a helping of music history. Dig deep into Memphis' roots at this Beale St. standout. $11/adults, $8/ ages 5-17. Discounts available. Shuttle available to Graceland and Sun Studios.
Meeman-Sheby, 13 miles north Hwy. 51, Millington, Tennessee
Known as Shelby Forest, this state park sits atop the Chickasaw Bluffs. Besides beautiful hiking and biking, camping, and disc golfing, you can dip into the Olympic-sized swimming pool ($5, closed Monday/Tuesday). The park also offers several lak...
Regional Amusement Parks
This 2.5-mile park parallels the Wolf River and covers a rich variety of ecosystems, including a pond, meadow, wetlands, bottomland forest, and the Wolf River. Despite it's urban location, wildlife abounds here. The wide, paved trail is ideal for ...
2092 Highway 168 N, Paragould, Arkansas
Less than 2 hours away, Crowley's Ridge has a sweet swimming lake, easy trails, cabins, fishing, and boat rentals
1801 Exeter Rd, Germantown, Tennessee 38138
Indoor and outdoor pool with splash park, sprayers, separate pool for young children. Also a recreation center. Website: germantown-tn.gov
198 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38103
Historic Sites
Tour the oldest home in Memphis, circa 1837. Home of Eugene Magevney, Irish immigrant and early founder of St. Peter's Cathedral, located next door. This home was the site of Memphis' first Catholic mass, wedding, and christening. Open 1-4pm first...
5484 Summer Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee not available
Fun and Games
A Memphis favorite since 1966, this park has also been named "Top 100 Driving ranges in America" by GRAA for the last 15 years. Mini-golf, batting cages, kiddie rides, and bumper boats plus a double-decker driving range, LaserTron, and indoor rope...
3734 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, Tennessee not available
City Tours
Most Memphians save this for when out-of-towners drop in, but why wait? Kids need to know about the King. Tour Elvis' home, the Car Museum, custom jets, and fashion exhibits. Horse lovers will enjoy the new stable tour. Remember, early August m...
Union City, Tennessee
This new destination offers visitors world-class entertainment and educational experiences with more than 70,000 square feet of exhibits focused on nature, science, technology, history, and art. Summer concert series includes Survivor and Sawyer B...
Downtown Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
Take a carriage tour and learn about downtown's history. Admission: $45 for 30 minutes. $60 for 45 minutes. $ $75 for 60 minutes.
65 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee not available
This museum tells the story of cotton, from field to fabric, and it's role in the Memphis and world economy. Kids will love Memphis artist Greely Myatt's vibrant, witty sculptures here this July (opening July 13. Admission: $10/adults, $9.50/seni...
Memphis, Tennessee
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, experience joy, and particip...
3918 Central , Memphis, Tennessee
Free guided tours (by appointment) cover local and international earthquake activity. Groups welcome (ages 10 and up).
1245 Germantown Parkway, , Suite 104, Germantown, Tennessee
Pizza plus so much more: arcade, indoor go-karts, laser tag, bumper cars, roller coaster simulator, birthday parties, miniature golf, and miniature bowling.
none given, Branson, Missouri none given
Branson's White Water, a South Pacific theme park, offers an escape from the summer heat. Rides are cool, including the new, 800-foot long Aloha River's calm waters that carry you through island landscape with gentle turns, misters, geysers, and f...
1198 McCarter Hollow Road, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37862
You'll find more than 40 rides plus live country music and working craftsmen at the popular theme park near Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In 2013, Dollywood won five of Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards including Friendliest Park and B...
At the corner of Cooper and Central (712 Tanglewood St.), Memphis, Tennessee
This little Midtown park is ideal for young children, with fountains, geysers, and a spray pad. Free.
7945 Club Center Cove, Cordova, Tennessee
Cordova Bowling Center offers birthday parties, church events, community fundraising, and youth scholarship leagues where every participant earns money for college. They participate in Kidsbowlfree.com where kids can register for two free games a...
The latest X-Box and Wii games, housed in a tricked out truck and brought right to your door is what Game Truck Party is all about. Interactive games with a ref to help newbies. Gaming at it's best, $299 for 1.5 hours-20 kids.
5355 Distriplex Farms Dr., Memphis, Tennessee
Fun Centers
Kids can jump to their hearts' content at this indoor trampoline center. Packages include one hour of jump time, shoe rental, and 40-minutes in the party room. $300 and up.
652 Adams Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
This historic, 25-room mansion built reflects the lifestyle of wealthy Memphians at the turn of the century. Admissions: $7/adults, $6/seniors, $5/ages 3-12. Friday and Saturday tours every half hour from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
140 Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee
All of Backbeat's guides are Memphis musicians who play and sing music from the city's heritage. See landmarks by foot or by bus. Charters available. Admission: $13-$26 for adults, $9-$14 fir children ages 7-12. Under 6 free.
7790 Fischer Steel Road, Memphis, Tennessee
Be part of a superhero rescue mission at C.R.O.S.S.Fire Commandos, where kids ride a zip line, run an obstacle course, and jump on a trampoline. You'll have one hour in the gym, and 30 minutes in a party room. Parents bring food and drink. Call fo...
Whether walking or biking, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the city and its greatest natural resource, the Mississippi River. The River Walk begins at Harbor Town and continues south through Tom Lee Park to Martyr's Park, a park dedicated to th...
1880 Wolfe River Blvd., Collierville, Tennessee
Since 1995, The Pool School has taught thousands of kids how to swim using a play-based structured curriculum.
Thirteen locations in Memphis and Shelby County. Matinees admission before 6 p.m.. Discount admission at Bartlett Cinema 10. Kids Summer Filim Fest runs every Tuesday and Wednesday through August 1. Showtime 10 a.m. Admission: $2. Benefits local ...
285 Plains Road, Holly Springs, Mississippi 38635
Once a cotton plantation, this Audubon sanctuary is now alive with wildlife. Check in at the visitor center, then tour the antebellum home or stroll through the gardens. Family and adult hikes every third Sunday at 9 a.m. ($10/family or $3/person)...
County Road 71, Wynne, Arkansas
Just over an hour from Memphis, Village Creek, Arkansas' second largest state park, sprawls along Crowley's Ridge. The hilly terrain makes hiking or biking a fun challenge. Explore the park's two lakes with fishing boats, pedal boats, or kayaks ...
3703 South Mendenhall, Memphis, Tennessee
Winchester Bowling brings carpet bowling to schools. Under new management. They participate in Kidsbowlfree.com where kids can register for two free games a day all summer. winchesterbowl.com
125 North Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee
Walk over the pedestrian bridge or grab the monorail ($4/round trip), then enjoy scenic views of the city while sailing toy boats down a five-block-long scale model of Ole Man River. The Mississippi River Museum hosts exhibits on river life. In su...
Several major events unfold each year at the river, including the Sunset Symphony during Memphis in May, and a fireworks extravaganza on July 4th. Numerous parks along the river and on Mud Island make it ideal for biking and picnics. Free
7790 Fischer Steele Rd., Cordova, Tennessee not available
Former U of M and LLB player TIm Dulin and his staff offer year-round instruction in baseball, softball, soccer, and lacrosse. Summer camps, indoor soccer field, and batting cages available.
824 South Dudley, Memphis, Tennessee not available
Historic Elmwood is rich in history. The dramatic Entry Bridge, the Carpenter-Gothic Office Cottage, and the entire 80-acre cemetery are all on the National Register of Historic Places. Elmwood is also an official Bird Sanctuary and Arboretum. Fin...
2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, Tennessee
The Memphis Zoo has gained recognition as one of the nation's premiere zoos. Summer highlights include camel rides, giraffe feeding; and the ever-popular Birds and Bees exhibit (through September 1). Grizzly bears and wolves prowl Teton Trek, whi...
2525 Central Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee
Plenty of adventures await children at this hands-on discovery museum. There's , a pint-sized grocery store, a fire truck, and an airplane cockpit. Float a toy boat own a model of the Mississippi or play on a stage. CMOM also offers educational pr...
5355 Distriplex Farm Dr, Memphis, Tennessee
As the Van Halen classic would tell you, "might as well..jump!" Wall-to-wall trampolines (horizontal and vertical) make this the hoppingest hot spot in the Mid-South. Birthday parties, 3D dodgeball, and dunk contests among the fun
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