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Field Trips

The FieldTripDirectory.com is a resource for field trips for students, camp groups, homeschool groups and scout troops for day field trips, overnight field trips and youth retreats. Learn about Tennessee’s museums, zoos and aquariums, botanic gardens, nature centers, historic sites, amusement parks, recreation, performing arts and more in East Tennessee. CLICK on the ACTIVITY FILTER below to learn about these types of field trips.

East Tennessee History Center

The East Tennessee History Center focuses on East Tennessee regional & national history in permanent & visiting exhibits of artifacts, art & Civil War items thru tours & hands-on activities.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
East Tennessee
Knoxville
TEL - 865-215-8830

Historic Ramsey House

The Historic Ramsey House, home of the Ramsey Family, one of the first families to settle in Knoxville. Guided tours are available in history, architecture, science and math.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool TENNESSEE
East Tennessee
Knoxville
TEL - 865-546-0745

Houston Museum-Decorative Arts

The Houston Museum of Decorative Arts offers field trips or outreach programs. Programs are fun-filled hands-on activities that can include art history, glassmaking, pottery, ceramics & textiles.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-267-7176

International Towing & Recovery Museum

The International Towing & Recovery Hall Of Fame and Museum features restored antique wreckers and equipment from the tow truck industry.

GRADE LEVEL - Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-267-3132

Knoxville Botanical Gardens & Arboretum

Knoxville Botanical Gardens & Arboretum offers tours and the “Every Child Outdoors” program encourage learning about the environment and growing fruits and vegetables.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
East Tennessee
Knoxville
TEL - 865-862-8717

Knoxville Museum of Art

The Knoxville Museum of Art celebrates the art and artists of East Tennessee offering tours on specific areas or a general overview of the whole museum.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Family TENNESSEE
East Tennessee
Knoxville
TEL - 865-525-6101

McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

Mclung Museum of Natural History & Culture focuses on natural history, archaeology, anthropology, decorative arts, and local history thru its exhibits and primary sources.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach COST - Free GROUP TYPE - School TENNESSEE
East Tennessee
Knoxville
TEL - 865-974-2144

Oakes Farm

At Oakes Farm, enjoy the 9 acre corn maze, a hayride to the pumpkin patch, and over 25 other activities – and educational themed programs on a wide range of topics.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Activities, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Corryton
East Tennessee
TEL - 865-688-6200

Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center

Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center is a 317-acre arboretum, botanical garden, nature center and historical site. Programs focus on conservation, preservation, and sustainability.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee, Free GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-821-1160

Ruby Falls

Tour Ruby Falls which is a series of underground cascading waterfalls totaling 145-foot in a limestone cavern in Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga, Tennessee.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 423-821-2544

Tennessee Aquarium

The Tennessee Aquarium offers an up-close look at the habitats found along an amazing journey from the mountaintop stream down into the ocean in their exhibits and hands-on activities.

GRADE LEVEL - All Grades PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
Chattanooga
East Tennessee
TEL - 800-262-0695

Tennessee Museum of Aviation

The Tennessee Museum of Aviation offers an educational experience with aviation exhibits, military vehicles, aircraft engines and the best part is our airplanes.

GRADE LEVEL - Elementary School, Middle School PROGRAM TYPE - Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours COST - Fee GROUP TYPE - School, Scout, Camp, Homeschool, Family TENNESSEE
East Tennessee
Knoxville
Sevierville
TEL - 865-908-0171
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