Great Kid-Friendly Hotels in Tennessee, USA, if You’re on a Budget
Road trips to Tennessee make for a wholesome family vacation. Home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the family-friendly mountain towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, and fun-filled cities such as Nashville and Memphis, the state has something for everyone. And the best part? You don’t need to pack an oversized wallet to enjoy the mountain splendor. Here’s our pick of the best pocket- and kid-friendly hotels in Tennessee, USA.
1. The Gallatin Hotel, for a feel-good stay in Nashville
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The Gallatin Hotel understands the importance of low-cost rooms that are safe for families. The bunk rooms hold two sets of bunk beds, while the suites add a colorful sitting area for extra lounging space. Not only does this Nashville hotel keep you close to downtown, but you’ll rest easier knowing that every stay helps provide warm beds, meals and showers for families facing homelessness in the community.
2. Music Road Resort, for pocket-friendly play in Pigeon Forge
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This kid-friendly hotel in Tennessee helps you rein in your spending during your stay in Pigeon Forge. With access to a game room, indoor pools and a full-on water park featuring a lazy river, water slides and splash pads, the little ones will be too distracted to run amok with your credit card. When you do feel like loosening the purse strings, Hollywood Wax Museum and numerous amusements parks are just a half-mile (0.8km) away.
3. The Guest House at Graceland, for rock stars on a budget in Memphis
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5. The Bear Inn, for themed cabins in Clifton
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Free yourself from the distractions of city life with a nature escape at this woodland resort in quaint Clifton. Only a dozen cabins sit on the 6-acre (2ha) property, each with a unique theme, such as Nascar, bow hunting and the Masters Tournament. If your family likes outdoor adventures, they’ll love fishing, hunting and more in the nearby rivers and forests.
6. Twin Mountain Inn and Suites, for added perks in Pigeon Forge
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While the kids may not appreciate every detail that makes this inn so convenient – and affordable – for parents, they’ll at least be thrilled about the outdoor pool. You’ll be charmed much faster, particularly when you notice the fireplace in your room and the Pigeon River views from your balcony. The complimentary breakfasts, double vanities, free wifi and riverside firepit will send you into a state of bliss without sending your wallet into a state of shock.
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7. The Resort at Governor’s Crossing, for indoor and outdoor water parks in Sevierville
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At this resort’s outdoor aqua park, the water slides and play equipment combine with vibrant condo fronts to create a kaleidoscope of colors kids will love. That’s one of two water parks here; the other is a climate-controlled indoor facility with extra slides and kid-friendly games. There’s also Firefly Cove, a park with firepits, picnic areas and a nine-hole minigolf course, and a game room kitted out with arcade video games and air hockey. For a fun Tennessee trip, the RainForest Adventures Discovery Zoo is a two-minute drive away.
8. Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel, for doing the loco-motion
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What was once a railroad station operated by the Southern Railway is now a kid-friendly hotel in Tennessee. After two $4m renovations in 1973 and 1989, the hotel expanded to include restaurants and music venues. In addition to modern rooms in the main hotel, there are also train-car rooms, each of which has a queen-size bed, a flat-screen television and high-speed wifi. Some rooms also have daybeds with trundles – ideal for Tennessee trips with young family members. In 1974, the Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel made it on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sam Murray and Leena Kollar contributed additional reporting to this article.
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