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1 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Arignar Anna Zoological Park

★★★★ 4.2 (70,278 reviews)
📍 GST Rd, Vandalur, Tamil Nadu 600048, India
📞 044 2954 2301
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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2 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Besant Nagar Beach

★★★★½ 4.5 (40,712 reviews)
📍 34, Elliot's Promenade, Odaimanagar, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090, India
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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3 🎪 Entertainment

Snow Kingdom

★★★★½ 4.7 (35,299 reviews)
📍 SH 49, next to VGP Universal Kingdom, Injambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600115, India
📞 073822 22222
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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4 🎪 Entertainment

VGP Universal Kingdom

★★★★ 4.0 (40,484 reviews)
📍 SH 49, Injambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600115, India
📞 089397 00588
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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5 🎭 Cultural Experiences

Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple

★★★★½ 4.7 (27,808 reviews)
📍 Car St, Narayana Krishnaraja Puram, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
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6 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Guindy National Park

★★★★ 4.1 (27,718 reviews)
📍 Rangeguindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600022, India
📞 044 2950 5150
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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7 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Marina Beach

★★★★ 4.4 (22,718 reviews)
📍 Marina Beach, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
📞 1800 4253 1111
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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8 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Government Museum Chennai

★★★★ 4.3 (19,318 reviews)
📍 Pantheon Rd, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008, India
📞 044 2819 3238
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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9 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Mahatma Gandhi Statue

★★★★½ 4.5 (15,537 reviews)
📍 27VJ+82C, Kamarajar Salai, Marina Beach, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
📞 044 2533 3444
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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10 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Chennai Snake Park

★★★★ 4.1 (12,957 reviews)
📍 Raj Bhavan, post, Guindy National Park, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600022, India
📞 044 2235 3623
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Family Attractions

2 places
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Arignar Anna Zoological Park

★★★★ 4.2 (70,278 reviews)
📍 GST Rd, Vandalur, Tamil Nadu 600048, India
📞 044 2954 2301
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Chennai Snake Park

★★★★ 4.1 (12,957 reviews)
📍 Raj Bhavan, post, Guindy National Park, Guindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600022, India
📞 044 2235 3623
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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⭐

Notable Attractions

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⭐ Notable Attractions

Besant Nagar Beach

★★★★½ 4.5 (40,712 reviews)
📍 34, Elliot's Promenade, Odaimanagar, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090, India
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Marina Beach

★★★★ 4.4 (22,718 reviews)
📍 Marina Beach, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
📞 1800 4253 1111
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Mahatma Gandhi Statue

★★★★½ 4.5 (15,537 reviews)
📍 27VJ+82C, Kamarajar Salai, Marina Beach, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
📞 044 2533 3444
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Blue Flag Beach - Kovalam - TTDC

★★★★ 4.4 (11,210 reviews)
📍 R62X+PM, Beach, Kovalam, Tamil Nadu 603112, India
📞 1800 4253 1111
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Chennai Eliot Beach

★★★★½ 4.5 (7,475 reviews)
📍 X7XC+GMX, Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600090, India
📞 1800 4253 1111
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Gandhi Beach

★★★★ 4.4 (707 reviews)
📍 Chennai Lighthouse, Marina Walk, Marina Beach, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600004, India
📞 1800 4253 1111
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Injambakkam Beach

★★★★ 4.4 (468 reviews)
📍 2/130D, Cholamandal Artists Village, Injambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600115, India
📞 1800 4253 1111
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

World's Second Longest Urban Beach - Marina Beach point

★★★★ 4.4 (381 reviews)
📍 374M+3VG, Marina Beach Road, Marina Beach, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
📞 1800 4253 1111
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Victoria Public Hall

★★★★½ 4.5 (338 reviews)
📍 11/33, Evr Salai, Park Town, Periamet, Kannappar Thidal, Poongavanapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600003, India
📞 1800 4253 1111
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
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🎪

Entertainment

2 places
🎪 Entertainment

Snow Kingdom

★★★★½ 4.7 (35,299 reviews)
📍 SH 49, next to VGP Universal Kingdom, Injambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600115, India
📞 073822 22222
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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🎪 Entertainment

VGP Universal Kingdom

★★★★ 4.0 (40,484 reviews)
📍 SH 49, Injambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600115, India
📞 089397 00588
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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🎭

Cultural Experiences

1 places
🎭 Cultural Experiences

Arulmigu Sri Parthasarathyswamy Temple

★★★★½ 4.7 (27,808 reviews)
📍 Car St, Narayana Krishnaraja Puram, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

3 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Guindy National Park

★★★★ 4.1 (27,718 reviews)
📍 Rangeguindy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600022, India
📞 044 2950 5150
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Secretariat Park

★★★★ 4.4 (1,842 reviews)
📍 19, Rajaji Salai, Fort St George, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600009, India
📞 044 2566 5566
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Victory War Memorial

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,448 reviews)
📍 37FP+96X, Port Trust Officers Quarters, Sathya Nagar, Chennai Port Trust, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600009, India
📞 1800 4253 1111
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

3 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Government Museum Chennai

★★★★ 4.3 (19,318 reviews)
📍 Pantheon Rd, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600008, India
📞 044 2819 3238
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Vivekananda House

★★★★½ 4.5 (10,072 reviews)
📍 Kamaraj Salai, VIVEKANANDA HOUSE, Marina Beach Road, Neelam Basha Dargapuram, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005, India
📞 044 2844 6188
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:15 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:15 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:15 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:15 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:15 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 7:30 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Fort St. George Museum

★★★★ 4.3 (5,904 reviews)
📍 Rajaji Rd, near Legislature and Secretariat, Fort St George, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600009, India
📞 044 2567 1127
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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