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Things to do with Kids in Chattanooga

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Are you ready to explore the Scenic City with the whole family?

Pack the bags, load up the car (or plane), and corral the kids—you’re headed to the best place for ‘em!

People all over know Chattanooga as a kid-friendly destination and for good reason! There’s something for the whole family.

Whether it’s giraffes or penguins, science or trains, scenic views, or underground waterfalls, history or music, the only things your children will be fighting over is how to pack it all in…and when you’re returning.

So go on and take a look. See what we have to offer the littlest ones in your family. We can already hear the chorus of “are we there yet?”

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Chickamauga Dam Lock Through Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

Chickamauga Dam Lock Through Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

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Hubert Fry Center Boatramp

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Mountain Bike Rental with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

Mountain Bike Rental with Chattanooga Guided Adventures

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Chattanooga Guided Adventures

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Thrillville Fair | Camp Jordan Park

Thrillville Fair | Camp Jordan Park

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Camp Jordan Arena & Sports Complex/Sports Facility Information

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Get Moving Walk

Get Moving Walk

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Chattanooga Audubon Society

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Hiwassee Loop Train Ride

Hiwassee Loop Train Ride

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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Delano Parking Area (9401 HWY 411, Delano, TN, 37325)

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Playful Evolving Monsters at CDM

Playful Evolving Monsters at CDM

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Chickamauga Turn

Chickamauga Turn

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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

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Copperhill Special Train Ride

Copperhill Special Train Ride

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Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum's Delano Parking Lot(9406 hwy 411, Delano, TN 37325)

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Garden Gala

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Coolidge Park

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Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders: Open House

Tennessee Valley Model Railroaders: Open House

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Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour

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Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium

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1890 Days Jamboree

1890 Days Jamboree

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Downtown Ringgold

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Chattanooga FC vs Atlanta United 2

Chattanooga FC vs Atlanta United 2

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Chattanooga Football Club

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Pizza and Pies

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McDonald Farm

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Ready to Learn Family Workshop

Ready to Learn Family Workshop

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City of Chattanooga/Department of Youth and Family Development CARVER COMMUNITY CENTER

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