Starting from May to June, many local caregivers, grandparents, and parents weigh in on local places they can take kids to have fun. Apparently, Nashville ranks as one of the most popular destinations for families with kids. So, if you are plan a trip to the city, here are some of the fun things you and your kids can do:
Go to Ice Center at Bellevue Place
Whether it is your first or second time to travel to Nashville, stop at Bellevue Place’s Ice Center. The Ice Center is a twin-rink facility that offers skating programs and numerous activities for every age. They host advanced skating sessions, clinics, camps, and freestyle skating classes, among others. Once you and your kids learn the basics, you may choose from their hockey league or skating programs to improve your skills.
See Rare Animals at Nashville Zoo
Nashville zoo accommodates rare animals that include clouded leopards and white rhinoceros. If you are also an animal lover, you can interact with free-wondering red kangaroos at Kangaroo Kickabout while your kids enjoy spending time at the Jungle Gym.
Visit Cumberland Park
Cumberland Park is one of the innovative play areas for kids of every age. It includes unique play structures and water features. Since it is a 6.5 acre park, it also accommodates an amphitheater, which hosts kids’ shows. Apart from playground equipment, Cumberland Park includes a beautiful butterfly garden, nature trails, and a climbing wall.
Take a Trolley Tour
Take a trolley tour especially if you are visiting Nashville for the first time with kids. They will either be excited with the tour or fall asleep. If you also want to learn a lot, listen to drivers as they talk about Nashville.
Shop at Opry Mills Mall
Opry Mills Mall is a huge shopping center with different shops that both adults and kids can buy from. The Build-A-Bear and Lego Store are examples of shops that your kids will love. And if you have older children, take them to the Escape Game and a movie theater. But as a whole family, you can go to fun-themed restaurants, including the Rainforest Café and Johnny Rockets. On the rainy days, the mall will also be a perfect spot to tour with kids. Like us, you will love seeing fish at the Bass Pro Shop and watching trains at Lionel Trains.
Eat Candy at Goo Goo Clusters Shop
Goo Goo clusters are a combination candy bars. It includes marshmallow nougat, caramel, peanuts, and chocolate. Whenever you travel to the city with kids, visit Goo Goo clusters’ shop, buy some for your kids, and take time to see how they make them.
Nashville may seem like almost everything revolves around Southern food, sports, and country music. However, if you are keen, you will realize that there are other activities suitable for adults and kids. These can be seeing wildlife at Nashville Zoo or enjoying the outdoors at Cumberland Park.

