If you are trying to get your teenager outside for once, here are some local recommendations that will give teens exactly what they want in an outdoor adventure. We chose fun, local activities that provide instant gratification, great photo opportunities and sleeping late! Nighttime can be the right…
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Hiking can be fun for the whole family! Here are four great hikes to get your child out on the trails. We picked easy hikes with fun trail elements to keep your little ones engaged. Ijams Nature Center Ijams has several great trails without too much elevation gain and educational signage to teach…
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Whether you’re planning a Knoxville spring break trip or looking a little bit later in the season, we’ve got a handy list of ideas on things to do in the spring with your kids. Read on! Let’s start with Knoxville’s iconic structure – the magnificent Sunsphere! The Sunsphere allows for a 360° view…
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Knoxville may not have a haunted reputation like Savannah or New Orleans, but it has its fair share of the macabre. We’ve got quite a few spooky spots for you to check out on your next visit to Knoxville…
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Each July 20th, we look up at the sky to remember and celebrate the first manned mission to the Moon. Of course, we’re always hoping to inspire and empower the next generation of space explorers, so Space Exploration Day is also about getting kids excited about STEM. We have seven ways to do just…
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School might be back in session but there’s always weeknights and weekends to spend some time with your older kiddos. Sometimes finding things that are cool enough can be hard for those with ages that end in ‘teen’. We’re here to help with this top 10 list, this one is designed for teenagers, but…
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There are several splash pads all over the city. The biggest is at the World’s Fair Park. Squeeze in a quick history lesson by taking the kids up the Sunsphere, which was built for the 1982 World’s Fair. And some geography too – you can see 360 degrees from the Observation Deck; a great time to…
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Historic Market Square is the heart of downtown Knoxville. It’s a must-do for any visitor to our city, and we’re happy to tell you why! But you can’t know the present if you don’t know the past, so we’ll start with a brief history lesson to get your bearings. 1. Market Square History The history of…
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Knoxville is a great place to experience by foot…but it’s even better to explore it from the treetops! Navitat Canopy Adventures is the way to do it! You might be wondering, “what is a canopy adventure?” Navitat—a mashup word meaning navigating the forest habitat —is an aerial treehouse adventure…
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If you are looking for an authentic Knoxville experience, do as the locals do and take a trip to the Market Square Farmers' Market. Nestled in the heart of downtown Knoxville, the Market Square Farmers’ Market is held every Wednesday and Saturday, May - November on the site of the former Market…
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