A Guide To Family Vacations In Tennessee
Family vacations in Tennessee can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Tennessee family vacations.
Graceland
Address:3734 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116
Phone:901-332-3322
Hours:Open daily except for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Operating hours vary, so check the Graceland website.
Price:There are a variety of ticket options, ranging from $70 to $14; children 6 and under are free
The Children’s Museum Of Memphis
The Children's Museum of Memphis
Address:2525 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104-5926
Phone:901-458-2678
Hours:Open seven days a week 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price:$10; children under 1, free
Museum Of Appalachia
Address:2819 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN 37716
Phone:865-494-7680
Hours:Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Price:Adults, $30; children 13 to 18, $15; children 6 to 12, $10; children under 6, free
Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum
One of the best-known aspects of Tennessee life is country music, and Nashville is widely considered the home of country music.The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museumhelps preserve the history of the music and the artists who made it famous. While touring this popular attraction, a number of exhibits exist to educate visitors about the history of country music and the traditions involved in the genre.
Address:222 Fifth Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone:615-416-2001
Hours:Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price:Adults, $30.99; children 6 to 17, $22.99; children 6 and under, free
Memphis Zoo
Address:2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis, TN 38112
Phone:901-333-6500
Hours:October through February 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; March through October 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price:Adults (ages 12 to 59), $15; children 2 to 11, $10, seniors (60 and up), $14; parking, $5
Dogwood Arts Festival
Address:602 S. Gay St., Mezzanine Level, Knoxville, TN 37902
Phone:865-637-4561
Hours:Event begins the end of March and continues through the end of May
Price:Prices vary depending on events attended.
Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opryoffers weekly country music concerts in Nashville. Established in 1925, the Opry features the world’s biggest country acts, from Garth Brooks and Randy Travis to Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley. Music stars are officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and these special events are open for viewing. The photos hanging on the Opry's walls and memorabilia from years of country music stars make it worth a visit.
Address:2804 Opryland Dr., Nashville, TN 37214
Phone:615-871-OPRY
Hours:Times vary, so check the Opry's website
Price:Prices vary depending on events, ranging from $55 to $18.50
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