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Things To Do With Kids in Cookeville

Located within Putnam County, the city of Cookeville is one of the largest metropolitan areas in Tennessee. As a bustling city, there are endless options when it comes to entertainment and education for your family. The beautiful Cookeville weather lends way to exploring the great outdoors and the arts scene is second to none. Taste Tennessee treats, enjoy family fun and learn all about Cookeville with these top things to do with your family.

All year long you will find fun activities for the whole family to enjoy in Cookeville, Tennessee. Experience the great outdoors, broaden your children’s knowledge of history and art and find new and exciting adventures around every corner. Check out these tops things to do with your kids:

  • Transform your car into a pillow fort for a night at the Sparta Drive In Movie Theater
  • Enjoy outdoor concerts at the Dogwood Park Performance Pavilion
  • Scope out waterfalls at Cummins State Park
  • Admire art at Cumberland Art Society and Gallery
  • Shakespeare in the Park makes for a fun, outdoor theater performance

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Making memories with your kids in Cookeville is a breeze. Whether your family enjoys classic movies, or thrill-seeking adventures, there is sure to be something for you. For more fun ideas your family will love, try the following:

  • Relax with a theatrical performance at Backdoor Playhouse
  • The Art Gallery features various art exhibits
  • Stroll through Historic Westside and enjoy local restaurants and shops
  • Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen serves up savory Southern dishes
  • Fill up on popcorn and candy at the AMC Classic Highland 12
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Cookeville is home to unique Tennessee history. See historic mansions where wealthy residents once lived, learn about the impact the railway had on the area and put yourself in the shoes of Cookeville citizens. Learn all about the city at these top sights:

  • Learn about the railway system that served Cookeville during the 1900’s at the Cookeville Depot Museum
  • Tour the Victorian Falcon Rest Mansion
  • Visit Fiddlers Grove Historic Village and see how the area was preserved
  • Learn about the trains and history of Upper Cumberland County at the Monterey Depot Museum
  • Stop by the Cookeville Coca-Cola Sign
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Vacation should be all about the fun, which is easy to find in Cookeville! Let the little ones indulge in a few extra treats while on vacation and keep the fun times rolling. Bed time doesn’t exist! Here are some fun things to do with your kids that everyone can enjoy:

  • Enjoy everyone’s favorite sweet treat at Russell Stover Chocolates
  • Swing on the monkey bars at Heart of the City Playground
  • The Sk8 brings back the fun of an old fashioned roller rink
  • Dunk a donut from Ralph’s in an ice cold glass of milk
  • Splash in the Dogwood Park water fountains
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Want to bring the grown ups into the fun? Get your whole group together to explore Cookeville. Friends and family will love making memories in this Tennessee town. When planning out your must-do activities, be sure to include these family-friendly ideas for groups:

  • Solve a room in less than 60 minutes at Cookeville Escape
  • Tee off for mini golf at Hidden Hollow Park
  • Chuckles Family Fun Center has all the fun you could imagine
  • Spend the day at the Putnam County Fair
  • Feast on Tennessee BBQ at The Blue Pig

A good family vacation wouldn’t be the same if your kids didn’t learn a little along the way. With so much history and art that is special to Cookeville, the opportunities for education are endless. Encourage education on vacation with these engaging museums and galleries:

  • Hear the story of how this Tennessee town came to be at the Cookeville History Museum
  • Derryberry Art Gallery showcases a wide array of interesting art
  • Cookeville Children’s Museum will give your little one the tools and resources to learn and play
  • Learn about over 150 plant varietals at the Gerald D. Coorts Arboretum
  • Take a trip back in time at the Cookeville Doll Museum

If you’re little ones love to dance, paint or play than you’re in luck, because Cookeville is full of classes for your creative child. From taking to the theater stage to honing in on their artistic ability, your children will have all the creative outlets at their hands. For more ideas on creative classes, check out the following:

  • If art is your child’s jam then sign them up for a class at The Art Jam
  • Your actor-to-be can start rehearsing for the Children’s Theater
  • Take an art class from Sandra Bos
  • Let your gymnast fly through the air at The Little Gym
  • Peachtree Learning Center hosts various workshops and classes for kids of all ages

While Cookeville may have tons of great parks to choose from, fun indoor activities are just as easy to stumble upon. Get your little ones up and moving, all while staying inside. Choose to bond over family exercise, or challenge your kids to the ultimate laser tag battle. For more ideas, try out the following places:

  • Blast lasers at Cyber Tag
  • Get in some group exercise at the Putnam County Family YMCA
  • Let your little fish swim at Cookeville Community Center
  • Sign up for classes and programs at Cane Creek Recreation Center
  • Lace up your shoes at Bowling World

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