Great Smoky Mountains, Anakeesta, & Mammoth Caves Road Trip with Kids

Can a road trip with three kids actually be… fun? In this episode of Adventures with Kids, host Arielle shares a detailed itinerary for a family road trip through Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia. Discover how to maximize your travel budget using travel points and Chase/Amex offers, and learn the secret to keeping kids entertained for 7+ hours (hint: it's a wizard!). We recap our favorite stops including the mountaintop playgrounds of Anakeesta, the historic depths of Mammoth Caves National Park, and a meaningful visit to the Museum of the Cherokee People. Key topics covered: How to get free National Park entry with the Every Kid Outdoors pass. Tips for visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with kids. The best travel toys and snacks for long car rides. Using hotel points and credit card offers to save hundreds on your trip. Dining recommendations from Lexington to Louisville (including a 9:00 PM Ethiopian food success!). Whether you're planning a quick weekend getaway or a cross-country haul, grab your coffee and join us for tips on making travel with kids a true adventure. → Read my full, detailed show notes with links here  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you don't miss our next adventure! Leave a review, or tell a friend, it helps other families find us :) Follow along on Instagram: @AdventuresWithKidsPod DM or email your travel questions and destination requests for future episodes! Buy me a coffee to support my work - thanks! Original music: Arielle Bloom