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Best Places to visit with Parents in Chennai
The best places to visit with parents include beautiful parks, fascinating museums and cultural sites that offer something for everyone. These destinations offer a mix of relaxation and fun, ideal for creating lasting memories together. Easily accessible by public transport or car, they ensure a stress-free trip. Whether you're interested in history, nature or interactive exhibits, these places promise enjoyable outings for people of all ages.
32 attractions found
Anjaneyar Temple – Chennai
Anjaneyar Temple has a rich history and is believed to be constructed around 1967. It was consecrated and formalized as a temple in 1970. This temple …
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This temple opens from 5.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 4.30 pm to 9.00 pm. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | The Anjaneyar Temple's opening and closing hours are from 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Arignar Anna Zoological Park – Chennai
Arignar Anna Zoological Park was established in 1855. It is one of the oldest zoos in India and was rated as the "Best Zoo" in the country with a top …
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This park is open from 9 am to 7 pm and is closed on Tuesdays. Entry is Rs 90 per person. | Adult - ₹200/- per person, Children - ₹50/-, Student/Teacher Concession - ₹20/- |
| Timings | Arignar Anna Zoological Park opening and closing timings is 9:00 AM to 5:00. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Ashtalakshmi Temple – Chennai
The temple of Mahalakshmi located in Adyar, Chennai, India is the most special. The special thing about this temple is that the idols of 8 forms of Go…
| Entry Fee | It opens 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. On Friday, Saturday, Sunday opens 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM. The entry is free. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Ashtalakshmi Temple opening and closing timing from Monday to Friday 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Sunday evening may extend to -10:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Breezy Beach – Chennai
Breezy Beach is located in a remote and quiet area of Valmiki Nagar, Chennai. Being smaller and less polluted, it is an ideal place for anyone looking…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This beach is open from morning to evening and is free. | No Entry Fee |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Connemara Public Library – Chennai
The Connemara Public Library is one of the four National Depository libraries in the country and, therefore, receives copies of all books and other te…
| Entry Fee | It opens all days. 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM from Monday to Saturday and 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. There is no entry fee. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Connemara Public Library opening and closing timing is 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Dakshinachitra Museum – Chennai
Dakshina Chitra This is a living-history museum in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, dedicated to South Indian heritage and culture. Dakshina Chitra is …
| Entry Fee | It opens 10:00AM to 6:00PM Wed-Fri, closed on Tue. Entry fee: Indian Rs.100-120, Indian Student Rs.50, Foreigner Adult 250, Student Rs. 70. | Indian Adult - ₹175/- Indian Child (5 to 12 years of age) - ₹60/-, Indian Child (13 to 18 years of age) - ₹100/-, |
| Timings | Dakshinachitra Museum opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Elliot's Beach – Chennai
Elliot's Beach is located in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India. It forms the end-point of Marina Beach, and is named after Edward Elliot, who was at one ti…
| Entry Fee | The beach can be visited between 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM and there is no entry fee. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Elliot's Beach now is open 24 hours a day, all days of the week |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Married Couples, Parents, Siblings |
Fort St. George – Chennai
Fort St. George, located in Chennai, India, was built in 1644 by the British East India Company. It served as a strategic military stronghold and admi…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The fort is usually open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. | Online Tickets (ASI website):Adults Indians (per person): ₹20/-Foreigners (per person): ₹250/-BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries (per person): ₹20/-Offline |
| Timings | Fort St. George opening and closing timing is 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Government Museum – Chennai
The Government Museum in Chennai is one of the most popular landmarks in the city. It is actually the second oldest museum in India after the Indian M…
| Entry Fee | It opens 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM All Days, Closed on Friday. The entry fee for Indians is INR 15 and for foreigner INR 250. | Indian Adult - ₹15/- Indian Child (3 to 12 years of age) - ₹10/-, Student Group (minimum 25 person) - ₹05/-(per person), Foreign Visit |
| Timings | Government Museum opening and closing timing is 09:30 AM – 05:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Guindy National Park – Chennai
Guindy National Park is a protected area of Tamil Nadu located in Chennai, India, it is the 8th smallest national park in India and one of the very fe…
| Entry Fee | It opens between 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. all through the week except and Tuesday. Entry fee for adult is INR 15 and for children is INR 10. | Adult (per person) - ₹60/- Child (5-12 years) - ₹10/- |
| Timings | Guindy National Park opening and closing timing is 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents |
ISKCON Temple – Chennai
The ISKCON temple is part of the Chennai Center for Spiritual Arts and Culture and is located on the East Coast Road in Hare Krishna Bhoomi, Sholingan…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The temple is open from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Entry is free. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | The ISKCON Temple opening and closing timing is 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Kapaleeswarar Temple – Chennai
Kapaleeswarar Temple is located in Malayapur, a suburb of Chennai. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Parvati. The name of this temple is deri…
| Entry Fee | The temple opens throughout the week except for Monday between 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM. No entry fee. | No Entry Fee and Special Darshan ₹50/- |
| Timings | Kapaleeswarar Temple opening and closing time in morning is 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Madras Crocodile Bank Trust – Chennai
The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust was established in 1976 by herpetologist Romulus Whittaker and his wife, Zay Whittaker. It was established with the pr…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The center is open to visitors from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on all days of the week. | Adult - ₹100/- per person, Children - ₹50/- |
| Timings | Madras Crocodile Bank Trust opening and closing timings is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Madras War Cemetery – Chennai
The Madras War Cemetery, located in Nandambakkam, Chennai, is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial established to commemorate Allied servicem…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The cemetery is open every day. You can see it between 8 am to 6 pm. You will not have to pay any entry fee to visit Madras War Cemetery. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Madras War Cemetery opening and closing timing is 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Marundeeswarar Temple – Chennai
Marundeshwara Temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, is located in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, near the Bay of Bengal. This temple was expanded by th…
| Entry Fee | It can be visited all through the week between 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM and no entry fee is applicable. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Marundeeswarar Temple opening and closing timing is 06:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 04:00 PM – 08:30 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
MGM Dizzee World – Chennai
MGM Dizzy World is a theme park located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated in East Coast Road. MGM Dizzy World opened in 1999 and has since…
| Entry Fee | Timings: It opens Monday-Friday: 10:30 am – 6:30 pm Saturday-Sunday: 10:30 am – 7:30 pm Entry Fee:- Rs 699 for adults and Rs 549 for children . | No Entry Fee |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
MGR Film City – Chennai
MGR Film City was established in 1994 primarily to attract filmmakers and tourists and was originally named after former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu …
| Entry Fee | Entry Fees:- The entry ticket of Innovative Film City is INR 600 and it opens from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | No Entry Fee |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
MGR Museum – Chennai
The MGR Museum stands as a tribute to one of Tamil Nadu's most iconic figures, Marudur Gopalan Ramachandran. MGR began his journey as a successful act…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This museum is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all days except Tuesday. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | MGR Museum opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Friends, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters |
Mylapore – Chennai
Mylapore (Mayilapore) is located in the central part of the city of Chennai, India. It is one of the oldest residential parts of the city. Mylapore is…
| Entry Fee | No Information. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Mylapore opening and closing timing is 5:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM. |
| Best For | Friends, Solo, Parents, Youngsters |
Parthasarathyswamy Temple – Chennai
The history of Parthasarathiswamy Temple is deeply rooted in the mythology and legends of Hinduism. It is believed to have been originally constructed…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This temple opens from 5.00 am to 12.00 noon and from 4.30 pm to 9.00 pm. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Parthasarathyswamy Temple opening and closing timings is 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Pebble Beach – Chennai
Pebble Beach, although not as historically significant as some of Chennai's other beaches, offers a unique geological history. The beach is known for …
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This beach is open 24 hours on all days of the week, no entry fee. | Genral entry - ₹300/- (per person) |
| Timings | Pebble Beach open 24 hours. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Santhome Cathedral Basilica – Chennai
The Santhome Cathedral Basilica has a rich and ancient history. It is built on the spot where St. Thomas, an apostle of Jesus, is believed to have bee…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This church remains open from 5 am to 7 pm. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Santhome Cathedral Basilica opening and closing timings is 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings |
Semmozhi Poonga – Chennai
Situated in the luxurious metropolis of Chennai, Semozhi Ponga is a lush botanical garden established in collaboration with the Department of Horticul…
| Entry Fee | The garden opens 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM all days except Tuesday and the entry fee is INR 15 for adults and INR 10 for children. | Indians ₹75/– (Adults), Children ₹40/– (Children below ~5 years sometimes free / lower fee), Walker Pass ₹500/– |
| Timings | Semmozhi Poonga opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM – 07:30 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers & Ashram – Chennai
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center and Ashram is part of the larger Sivananda organization, founded by Swami Sivananda in the early 20th century. The teach…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This ashram is open every day from 5 am to 8 pm. | No Entry Fee |
| Best For | Family, Parents |
Sri Parthasarathy Temple – Chennai
Parthasarathy Temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna located in Chennai, India. In this, Lord Krishna is in the form of 'Parthasarathi' i.e. Arjuna's cha…
| Entry Fee | It can be visited all through the week between 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 AM to 9:00 PM and no entry fee is applicable. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Sri Parthasarathy Temple opening and closing time in morning is 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
St Mary's Church – Chennai
St. Mary's Church holds a storied history that is reminiscent of the British colonial era. The church was consecrated in 1680, making it one of the ol…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This church remains open from 6 am to 9 pm. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | St Mary's Church opening and closing timings is 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings |
St Thomas Mount National Shrine – Chennai
The history of the Mount St. Thomas National Shrine is steeped in religious significance and legends. It is believed that this is the place where St. …
| Entry Fee | Timings:- St Thomas Mount Church is open daily from 7 A.M to 7 P.M and can be visited with no fee charges. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | St Thomas Mount National Shrine opening and closing timings is 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Parents, Siblings |
Thiruvanmiyur Beach – Chennai
Thiruvanmiyur beach holds a rich historical significance. The area was a major port during the Chola dynasty, and the name "Thiruvanmiyur" itself is d…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- This beach is open 24 hours on all days of the week, no entry fee. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Thiruvanmiyur Beach open 24 hours. |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Thousand Lights Mosque – Chennai
The Thousand Lights Mosque is not only an important place of worship but also a symbol of the rich cultural and religious diversity of Chennai. The hi…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- The mosque is open every day from 5.30 am to 9 pm. You do not need to pay any entry fee to visit Thousand Lights Mosque Chennai. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Thousand Lights Mosque opening and closing timings is 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings |
Vadapalani Murugan Temple – Chennai
Vadapalani Murugan Temple has a rich history that dates back to 1890 when it was constructed. It is believed that a divine vision inspired Annasamy Na…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- There is no entry fee to visit Vadapalani Murugan Temple. The temple opens early in the morning and remains open throughout the day, allowing devotees to offer their prayers and seek blessings. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Vadapalani Murugan Temple opening and closing timings is 5:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. |
| Best For | Family, Married Couples, Friends, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Valluvar Kottam – Chennai
The Valluvar Kottam, located on the Nungambakkam Lake Area Main Road in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a large memorial dedicated to the renowned Tamil poet …
| Entry Fee | The monument opens all day between 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The entry fee is INR 3 for Adults and INR 2 children. | No Entry Fee |
| Timings | Valluvar Kottam opening and closing timing is 08:30 AM – 05:30 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Friends, Married Couples, Solo, Unmarried Couples, Parents, Siblings, Youngsters |
Vivekananda House – Chennai
Vivekananda House has an illustrious history dating back to Swami Vivekananda's visit to Chennai in 1897. During his stay, he addressed the Parliament…
| Entry Fee | Timings:- It is open for visitors from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM. | Adults ₹50/-, Children ₹40/ |
| Timings | Vivekananda House opening and closing timing is 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 03:00 PM – 07:15 PM |
| Best For | Family, Kids, Parents, Siblings |
