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posted on March 13th, 2013
 Rock City offers a RockQuest Adventure Package for Spring Break that includes a Rock Climbing wall and gem mining. What: Chattanooga, TN Spring Break Safari
Where: Chattanooga, TN
When: March 15 – April 14, 2013
Cost: Individual attractions have their own fees. Many offer free add ones for Safari participants
Contest: Enter to win a Spring Break Safari Getaway in Chattanooga for up to 2 adults and 2 children! Grand prize includes 2 nights’ accommodations at the downtown DoubleTree hotel & 4 tickets to six of the Spring Break Safari adventures. Winner will be drawn on March 11, 2013.
Chattanooga, TN does a great job of wooing families looking for an action packed spring break. The Spring Break Safari in Chattanooga, TN let’s kids’ become an animal Keeper Kid and feed and mingle with sharks and sea turtles; Spelunker deep in a cavern; RockQuest Adventurer on an enchanted trail; Pilot House Mate and navigate the Tennessee River; an Art Explorer and uncover hidden treasures; a Conductor aboard a traincar; a Zoologist encountering chimpanzees, jaguars, reptiles and camels; a Time Traveler exploring the age of dinosaurs; an Engineer on a trolley; or a Culinary Creator whipping up sweets. Best part, the program is so well laid out, you can pick and choose what you want to do and book a hotel within a half an hour. Most attractions offer free extras to kids that participate in the program. Here’s what you need to know.
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posted on March 12th, 2013
 My children observed and recorded the activity of penguins during the Tennessee Aquarium’s Keeper Kids program. What: Tennessee Aquarium Keeper Kids
Where: One Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 800-262-0695
When: 10 am – 6 pm except Thanksgiving and Christmas
Cost: $24.95 adults, $14.95 children (3-12)
- Add the IMAX to your aquarium visit for $6 per person
- Add Creative Discovery Museum for Kids for $10 per person
- An annual family pass is only $115. Depending on how many kids you have, this could pay for itself in one visit.
Photos: For additional photos of the Tennessee Aquarium, visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
Chattanooga is a short drive up I-75 from Atlanta and a great place to spend spring break. It’s an easy day trip, but if you’d like to spend the night, consider The Chattanoogan, which is located downtown and close to all the attractions, including the Tennessee Aquarium. The Tennessee Aquarium offers a tremendous spring break program of behind the scenes tours called Keeper Kids. Best of all, from March 15 – April 15, these programs, geared toward kids age 6 and up, are FREE. Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of this popular program.
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posted on February 19th, 2013
 Spring break at the Tennessee Aquarium includes free Keeper Kids programs. Choose between 17 different behind the scenes tours – free during spring break. Looking for a spring break destination that’s a little out of the ordinary? Field Trips with Sue was included in a press release by top family travel bloggers on Top Often Overlooked Spring Break Destinations. It’s a wonderful list with destinations both domestic and abroad. Even if you’ve planned spring break, this is a great idea generator for summer travel. I chose Chattanooga TN. It’s and easy drive from Atlanta and offers activities for everyone from the museum goer to the hard-core adventure traveler.
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posted on July 12th, 2012
 What: Ruby Falls
Where: 1720 S. Scenic Hwy, Lookout Mtn., TN 423-821-2544
When: 8 am – 8 pm daily except Christmas Day
Cost: $17.95 adults, $9.99 children (3-12) Free Parking
Photos: For additional photos of Ruby Falls, visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
There are more caves in Tennessee than anywhere in the United States. Most are located on private property. Ruby Falls, however is open to the public and a perfect introduction to the underground past time of spelunking or caving. Plus, the falls at the end of the walk is breathtaking.
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posted on May 17th, 2012
Talking free summer fun with the AJC's Atlanta Bargain Hunter Lauren Davidson for an online chat.
School is finished next Tuesday for us. The Countdown to Summer is in single digits. Are you ready?
Summer fun has been the topic of conversation on the Field Trips with Sue CBS Better Mornings Atlanta segment [...]
posted on May 16th, 2012
 Loved the fire pit at the Chattanoogan Where: Base out of the Chattanoogan Hotel
When: Anytime
Cost: Rates start at $129 a night
Photos: To see additional photos of Chattanooga, visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
On a recent family vacation to Chattanooga Tennessee, two things struck me about the city, it’s a great walking town and there is so much to do for every age and interest. During our visit, we parked the car on arrival at The Chattanoogan and didn’t get back in until we left the city two days later. When we did get tired, the kids and I just hopped one of the free electric shuttles that run every five minutes. In addition to being eco-friendly, several buses are wrapped, creating mobile works of art by local designers.
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posted on May 15th, 2012
What: Tennessee Aquarium
Where: One Broad St., Chattanooga, TN 800-262-0695
When: 10 am – 6 pm except Thanksgiving and Christmas
Cost: $24.95 adults, $14.95 children (3-12)
- Add the IMAX to your aquarium visit for $6 per person
- Add Creative Discovery Museum for Kids for $10 per person
- An annual family pass is only $115. Depending on how many kids you have, this could pay for itself in one visit.
Photos: For additional photos of the Tennessee Aquarium, visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
The Tennessee Aquarium is located in downtown Chattanooga along the waterfront. It’s a beautiful location, and although the recommended time for visiting on the website is two hours, you could easily stay most of the day – in fact, we did.
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posted on May 8th, 2012
 80 years and still going strong! What: See Rock City
Where: 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mtn., GA 706-820-2531
When: Hours vary by season, so check the website
Cost: $18.95 adults, $10.95 children (3 – 12) Free Parking
Photos: For more photos of Rock City visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
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posted on April 17th, 2012
 Hi Mom! What: Hang Gliding in Georgia with Great American Days
Where: Rising Fawn, Ga.
When: Flights are by reservation only. Closed Tues. and Wed.
Cost: $149 for a tandem flight.
Photos: For additional photos of hang gliding in Georgia visit Field Trips with Sue on Facebook
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