Kid-Approved Activities • Family Dining • All-Ages Fun
339-acre zoo with 3,100+ animals. Features Soaring Eagle zip line, Wilderness Express train, and jungle gym playground. Admission $20-25. Allow 3-4 hours. Located 15 minutes from downtown.
Interactive science museum with planetarium. 44,000 sq ft of hands-on exhibits. BodyQuest (walk through a giant body), Space Chase, and seasonal exhibits. Admission $18 adults, $14 children. Great for ages 3-14.
World-class rotating art exhibitions in a stunning Art Deco building (former post office). ArtQuest Gallery is interactive and designed for families. Admission $15 adults, free for children 18 and under.
One of the oldest professional children's theaters in the country. Age-appropriate performances throughout game week. Tickets $15-25.
The Loveless Cafe (iconic Southern breakfast/lunch, 30 minutes from downtown — worth the drive for biscuits). Puckett's Grocery (family-friendly Southern comfort food, downtown). Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint (casual BBQ, kid-friendly). Biscuit Love (brunch — arrive early with kids to avoid the longest waits).
Centennial Park (The Parthenon, playground, walking paths). Shelby Bottoms Greenway (6 miles of paved trails along the river, great for bikes/strollers). Nashville Farmer's Market (free to walk, local food, family atmosphere). Percy Warner Park (hiking trails, scenic overlooks, 20 minutes from downtown).
Broadway is family-friendly during the day (before 8 PM). Strollers are manageable on Broadway sidewalks but difficult during peak crowds. Many rooftop bars are 21+ only — check policies before heading out with teens. The NFL Fan Experience (typically located near the convention center) is designed to be family-friendly and includes interactive football activities.
★ 180+ live-music venues. 4 blocks of honky-tonks. 150,000+ fans. One Super Bowl city you can actually walk.