Ijams Nature Center

Nature reserve Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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What to expect

Ijams Nature Center is a great place for families to connect with nature. The center offers opportunities for hiking, paddling, climbing, and biking, with miles of diverse trails and opportunities for discovery. The center also features a rock climbing area, the Ijams Crag, which offers outdoor climbing for both beginners and experienced climbers. The trails at the Nature Center wind through undisturbed woods with wildflowers and songbirds, while the Quarry and Natural Area Trail System offers a more rugged terrain with almost 10 miles of multi-use trails. The center is a private, nonprofit organization that relies on volunteers, members, and donors to maintain the trails and support education programs

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Knoxville 48 Hour Getaway: What to do with 2 days in Knoxville, Tennessee with kids

Knoxville 48 Hour Getaway: What to do with 2 days in Knoxville, Tennessee with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Ijams Nature Center, and learned about bugs and local wildlife, then sped down the trails for a riverside walk

Highlights: The kids loved visiting the nature center, and we enjoyed the trails and the swimming area ✨