Raining, cold or too hot outside? There are plenty of fun indoor places to go in Nashville!
A visit to the Tennessee State Capitol is great exposure for kids at anytime – but when the legislature in session it is a particularly great time to bring civics home. Kids can experience government first hand. Make sure to do some planning before you head out – parking can be difficult. There are metered spaces available …
After two weeks of standardized testing and rainy weekends, the kids in my house were desperate for a diversion. Skate Center Smyrna was a perfect solution. Often indoor family fun options don’t include lots of physical activity. But roller skating is great active entertainment that you can enjoy rain or shine. Skate Center Smyrna offers lots …
Declan (8) is really interested in battles. The Civil War was introduced at school and he came home with a million questions so I thought it was time to visit the Tennessee Military Museum. It is a little hidden – we did a lot of walking around trying to find the entrance, but it was well …
Holder Family Fun Center is a great place for indoor family fun. There are two locations. One in Hendersonville and one in Gallatin. The Gallatin location features a 24 lane bowling alley and a two story Laser Tag arena. We visited the Hendersonville location. This center is divided into two distinct sections. The bowling …
Whether you are taking advantage of the Kids Bowl Free program or just planning a night out with the family, Hermitage Lanes is a great place for indoor fun. When driving to Hermitage Lanes, be aware that the entrance is a bit tricky to find. It is directly under a huge sign on Lebanon …
Are you a fan of the red headed stranger? If so, then this place can’t be missed. It is a shrine to Willie and his friends – 5000 square feet of country music memorabilia. Gigantic Nashville Gift Store Be prepared – when you first enter the museum it is a GIANT gift store. If you …
Dyer Observatory is part of Vanderbilt University in Nashville. It was built in 1953 after Arthur Dyer organized an in-kind services and material donation campaign with 80 firms contributing to the construction. There are no road signs that I could see telling you how to get there so you will want to make sure you …