Ready to make some memories? We've rounded up our best hotels, citywide adventures and a full list of FREE kid-friendly things to do when you enjoy Memphis with your family.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUSEUMS. OUTDOOR FUN. AN AWARD-WINNING ZOO. THE KIDS ARE GONNA LOVE IT.
Make your trip to Memphis a family affair and you'll make memories across generations. Take a family vote to decide where to go first! Memphis' family-friendly attractions include hands-on museums that mix learning with play like the Fire Museum, Children's Museum, and Memphis Museum of Science and History; iconic experiences like
marching ducks at The Peabody, strolling along Beale Street and enjoying riverboat rides; and outdoor adventures for every age, including Shelby Farms Park, Tom Lee Park on the riverfront and award-winning Memphis Zoo. So what’re you waiting for? Load up the kiddos and make your way to Memphis for the ultimate family vacation.
TOP THINGS TO DO WITH THE FAMILY IN MEMPHIS
BVO (Baron Von Opperbean) on Mud Island is Memphis' newest family adventure! This is a sprawling interactive universe where art, storytelling, and play collide inside the former Mississippi River Museum. Every guest gets a wristband that tracks their items, scores and interactions. You're not watching a story, you're living it. Run, climb, discover hidden details and teleport through alternate realms in a choose-your-own-adventure built for curious kids and the adults who love them.
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Picture your family's best day ever in Memphis: running through My Big Backyard at Memphis Botanic Garden; playing pilot at the Children's Museum of Memphis; feeding a giraffe at Memphis Zoo; watching cute ducks march at The Peabody; and more.