Along with deep roots in the music scene and abundant history, Southaven is also home to several zoos and national sports teams offering activities for all ages. Keep reading for a list of Southaven’s top things to do for families:

• Peer into the world of snakes and lizards at Repticon
• Take a tour of Graceland and two of Elvis Presley’s custom airplanes
• Climb a replica of the Titanic's grand staircase at Titanic Pigeon Forge
• Tour decades of music history at the Musician’s Hall Of Fame & Museum
• Take the whole family out to a Mississippi Rebels football game

Southaven is also a playground for adults. Bring your kids along as you cheer on your favorite sports team or immerse yourself in bluegrass. Check out these ideas of things to do that both parents and kids will love:

• Score tickets to a Memphis Grizzlies Game
• Experience a bluegrass show at an underground venue, The Seldom Scene
• Enjoy southern hospitality and comfort food at Chef Tams Underground Cafe
• Tour decades of history and memorabilia at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music
• Check out the latest blockbuster at Malco Desoto Cinema Grill

The history in Southaven makes it the perfect place for a day spent exploring. Keep things interesting by wandering local museums or participating in a fun-filled city tour. Check out these sightseeing ideas and more here:

• Battle the undead as you tour the city on a Zombie Scavengers adventure
• Learn about some of the greatest musicians of our era at the Memphis Music Hall
• Explore the art of metalworking and see the sculptures at the Metal Museum
• Enjoy a musical tour of Memphis with the Memphis Mojo Music Bus Tour
• Take a tour of where music magic happens at Sun Studios

Show your kids a great time in Southaven with a trip to the bakery or an evening at a one-of-a-kind bowling alley. Check out these options and more fun things to do with kids here:

• Choose your perfect dessert at Cupcake Cutie
• Go bowling in the deep blue sea at Uncle Buck's Fishbowl and Grill
• Let loose and break things in The Rage Room at Craze
• Participate in a drop-in session at Gymstars Gymnastics
• Have a blast bouncing around at Sky Zone

Put together a night for all your friends while in Southaven. This city is full of exciting things to do in groups. Whether you’re in the mood to get rowdy playing laser tag or relax at a water park, Southaven has plenty of options nearby:

• Strike up an outdoor match of Battlefront Laser Tag & Paintball at Shelby Farms
• Put your heads together to find your way out of the Get Out Southaven escape room
• Cool down on a day trip to Magic Springs Theme and Water Park
• Ride go-karts or bumper boats at Golf and Games Family Park
• Catch the latest show at the Agricenter International Showplace

Fun and learning intersect in Southaven. From the children’s museum to a wildlife refuge, there are education opportunities for all ages. Make the most of play time by learning something new with any of the following activities:

• Get hands on in the interactive exhibits at The Children’s Museum of Memphis
• Learn about Cotton Row, Deadman’s Alley, and the Civil War on a Historic Memphis Walking Tour
• Engage in the creative and technological processes of recording at the Grammy Museum
• Learn about the proper treatment of wildlife at the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
• Explore the ways the cotton industry shaped our nation at the The Cotton Museum

Show your kids the importance of creativity by signing them up for art, theater, and music classes. Whether your child wants to learn to play guitar, fine tune their vocals, or star in a play, Southaven has plenty of class options:

• Learn the basics of how to play guitar at Total Experience
• Explore the art of horseback riding in a class at Southwind Stables
• Use your voice as an instrument in lessons at Lake Vocal Studio
• Brush up on your performance skills in a class at DeSoto Family Theater
• Get an introduction to painting at local studio, Let’s Paint

A little rain isn’t enough to spoil the fun in Southaven. Spend a day shopping, skating, or exploring a guitar factory with any of the following indoor activities for kids:

• Explore the 15,000 square feet of music history at the National Blues Museum
• Shop ‘til you drop at Tanger Outlets
• Explore antiques and oddities at Abandoned Treasures
• Strap on your skates and step back in time at the roller rink Skate Odyssey
• Observe the intricate process of guitar building on a Memphis Gibson Guitar Factory Tour