Some of the best things to do with kids in Chattanooga range from famous landmarks and top tourist attractions to local favorites and hidden gems. Plan an affordable day of adventure in Chattanooga with these fun kids activities:

• Kayak the abundant Chattanooga waterways with River Drifters Chattanooga
• View animals ranging from otters to sharks at the Tennessee Aquarium
• Take a sightseeing tour narrated by a local historian with the Southern Belle Riverboat
• Shop local at the Chattanooga Market with more than 300 vendors in an open-air setting
• See views of Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama on the Incline Railway at Lookout Mountain

Finding activities for the whole family is just as easy. Catch a game, tour the city, or enjoy a family performance at a top-rated theater. For more, try some of the following Chattanooga favorites:

• Explore Chattanooga on foot during one of the many scavenger hunts this city offers
• Stop and eat at Lupi’s Pizza Pies, a local favorite pizza shop
• Catch a Chattanooga Lookouts game at AT&T Field
• Enjoy the free Nightfall Concert series every Friday night from May to August
• Take a self-guided tour of Chattanooga using the city’s bike share program

Sightseeing isn’t always exciting for kids. Luckily, most of Chattanooga’s popular attractions and historic landmarks have features catered to entertain kids too. Check out the following family-friendly places to see:

• Try locally grown food, arts and crafts, live music, and more at the Chattanooga River Market
• Sit back and let the kids enjoy the playground at Riverview Park
• See the traffic on the Tennessee River from a bird’s eye view by crossing the Walnut Street Bridge
• Visit Coolidge Park just north of downtown, home to the 100-year old antique carousel
• Walk part of the 13-mile paved riverwalk through downtown Chattanooga featuring views of Ross’s Landing and The Passage

If today is all about the kids be sure to include a stop at one of Chattanooga’s family fun centers. Save on admission with available deals and coupons:

• Play laser tag, go-karts, bumper boats and more at Sir Goony’s Family Fun Center
• Stop for a scoop of handcrafted ice cream at Clumpies Ice Cream
• Score discounted admission at the Chattanooga Zoo where you can watch snow leopard training and enjoy other interactive exhibits
• Catch the newest blockbusters while relaxing in a cool movie theater at the AMC Classic Majestic 12
• See one of the world’s biggest underground waterfalls at Ruby Falls

Regardless of whether your group wants to adventure outside or hang out indoors, exciting activities are available for families of all sizes to enjoy. For group activity ideas, check out the following options:

• Spend an afternoon at Lake Winnie Amusement Park, recognized as one of America’s top 10 family amusement parks for all ages
• Try some roller skates on for size at Hamilton Skate Place
• Play a few rounds of bowling at Pin Strikes
• Bring out your competitive side at Insane Paintball during a family feud
• Slide into summer family fun at SOAKya Water Park just south of downtown

Enjoy an educational afternoon with the kids by taking advantage of free days at museums, cultural centers open to the public, and state renowned nature centers. Check out some of the following educational things to do:

• Dig up dino bones in the excavation station or see other educational exhibits at the Creative Discovery Museum
• Explore and read about many of the native plants and animals at the Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
• See and even ride on historic trains at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
• Explore American history through the lens of an artist who lived it at the Hunter Museum of American Art
• Learn about the many American Civil War battles that took place in Chattanooga

Stimulate your child’s creative side at one of the following arts and performing classes this city offers. Check out Chattanooga’s featured arts classes:

• Check out the River Gallery Sculpture Gardens featuring artists like Margaret Dyer and Kelly Jean Ohl
• Create family mantel masterpieces at the Pottery Place
• Let the kids show their DIY side with these instructive workshops at the Chattanooga Home Depot
• Give your youngsters creative control of their musical talent at Kindermusik
• Find the artistic member of your family at ArtsyU painting studio

Chattanooga has a wide range indoor activities varying from more relaxing options to active things to do like climbing and bowling. If you want to stay out of the sun or keep your allergies in check, browse available deals or some of the indoor activities below:

• Enjoy 30,000 square feet of climbing at Highpoint Climbing
• Watch kid-friendly performances like Disney’s Newsies or A Charlie Brown Christmas at Chattanooga Theatre Center
• Let the kids burn up some energy in the trampoline park and trapeze foam pit at SuperFly
• Try one of Chattanooga’s top-rated escape rooms like Bank Heist and Speakeasy
• Join in on singalongs, story time, and lego club at the Chattanooga Public Library