Thomas Lanik

The kids love to skateboard and you feel better going out with them to watch and support their love of the sport. So, the obvious destination for this unique brand of family fun is the Knoxville Skatepark. This park has become one of Knoxville's most popular family attractions, and while the skateboard areas are unsupervised, safety is still the park's main priority. Helmets must be worn by skaters at all times and parents must also abide by the rules that include no smoking in the park area. Those guidelines are enforced to ensure that everyone has a great time when they visit this great family-oriented venue.

The Clarence Brown Theatre has a reputation for consistently presenting stellar productions and entertainment that showcase the talents of the students at the University of Tennessee. The group is always on the lookout for talent that will help with their latest endeavors both on stage and off; auditions are regularly held and are open to students and locals as well. Some of their recent productions include Moonlight and Magnolias, It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play and Tartuffe, just to name a few. Theater-goers in Knoxville know that they can always count on seeing a great show when they take their seats at the Clarence Brown Theatre.

A truly compelling cross-section of history is collected at the Frank H. McClung Museum. You'll want to set aside a whole afternoon to take in the various exhibits that range from extensive collections in archeology, natural history, anthropology, medicine, art, and local history. See special presentations and pieces that focus on the area's prehistoric times all the way to the present. The incredibly well-thought out exhibits and pieces make this far-reaching history lesson one that you will never forget.

The Track Family Family Fun Parks wants the whole family to be on the edge of their seat! This fun amusement park offers plenty of ways to experience some high-flying adventure. Outdoor activities and recreation include go-karts, miniature golf, bungee jumping and lots of kiddie rides.