Top 20 Places to Take Kids In and Around Memphis
Memphis's most popular places to take kids in 2026
Every summer, thousands of local parents, grandparents, and caregivers weigh in on their favorite local places to take kids. On this page, we showcase Memphis's winners for 2026! (Click here for the full list of nominees.)
Of course, there are literally hundreds of wonderful places to take your kids in our area, not just this year's winners! Memphis is rich in fun events and exciting places. Don’t miss out on ALL the other wonderful places as well! Browse through KidsOutAndAbout.com, check out our calendar, and discover lots more to do, especially Everything That's Free. If you don't already get our fabulous free weekly e-newsletter, please sign up by clicking here. You'll find out everything that is happening for kids and families at these places and a lot more -- way ahead of time!
| Top 20 Ranking | Category Winners |
| 1. Memphis Zoo 2. The Children's Museum of Memphis 3. Lichterman Nature Center 4. Memphis Botanic Garden 5. YMCA 6. Dixon Gallery and Gardens 7. 901 Bowl 8. Elvis Presley's Graceland 9. Fire Museum of Memphis 10. Billy Hardwick's All Star Lanes 11. Chuck E. Cheese 12. Cordova Skating Center 13. High Point Climbing and Fitness Memphis TN 14. Magic Springs Theme and Water Park 15. Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum 16. Memphis Museums of Science & History - MoSH 17. National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel 18. Playhouse on the Square 19. Pump It Up - Bartlett 20. Safari Wild Animal Park and Preserve |
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