Things to do with Kids in Chattanooga

Are you ready to explore the Scenic City with the whole family?

Pack the bags, load up the car (or plane), and corral the kids—you’re headed to the best place for ‘em!

People all over know Chattanooga as a kid-friendly destination and for good reason! There’s something for the whole family.

Whether it’s giraffes or penguins, science or trains, scenic views, or underground waterfalls, history or music or singing servers, the only things your children will be fighting over is how to pack it all in…and when you’re returning.

So go on and take a look. See what we have to offer the littlest ones in your family. We can already hear the chorus of “are we there yet?”

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Chickamauga Dam Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

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Tennessee Riverwalk, Chattanooga, TN 37406

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Chickamauga Dam Lock Through Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

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Hubert Fry Center Boatramp

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Missionary Ridge Local Train Ride

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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum - Grand Junction Station

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Nickajack Bat Cave Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

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NCAA DII Softball

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Frost Stadium

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Copperhill Special Train Ride

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Food Truck Friday Red Bank, TN

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Red Bank City Park

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Pizza and Pies

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Old McDonald Farm

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Rabbit Valley Farmers Market

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The May Day Art Market at McDonald Farm

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McDonald Farm

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Tennessee Aquarium

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Trackside Treasures

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