Find the perfect family friendly attractions in Chiang Mai for the kids, teenagers and adults!
With the city being such a family friendly destination, there are so many attractions for families and kids in Chiang Mai! So where do you start!? Chiang Mai Family Guide has activities specific to families, along with other popular choices for kids of all ages – yes, even you moms and dads! All of our suggestions are easily accessible. Check out how to get around Chiang Mai for more info!
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Family Friendly Tours Around Chiang Mai
What are the best tours in Chiang Mai? Which tours and activities are good for kids in Chiang Mai? Which tours are perfect for teenagers in Chiang Mai? Well, it turns out there are wonderful activities and local experiences for everyone in your family.
The Best Water Parks in Chiang Mai
Cool off at these really fun water parks. Some are big, some are small, some have water sports, and they’re all lots of fun!
AstroPark in Chiang Mai
This is a MUST see in Chiang Mai! Once you see what the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) AstroPark in Chiang Mai has to offer, you’ll find it surprising to find out that it’s completely FREE to enter for everyone! That’s right – everyone!
Explore the Ancient City of Chiang Mai
Explore the original capital city of Chiang Mai. Wiang Kum Kham is located just south of the Chiang Mai moat and is composed of at least 26 temple ruins and chedis. Wiang Kum Kham was an ancient Lanna capital city.
Budget Friendly Attractions in Chiang Mai
Here are the TOP budget friendly activities for families in Chiang Mai. You heard it here first! Have some family fun on a budget!
Top Things to Do in Hang Dong, Chiang Mai
There’s lots to do with kids in Hang Dong, Chiang Mai! Here is a growing list of great places to visit with kids in Hang Dong
Free Attractions in Chiang Mai
What’s better than FREE?! We know life gets expensive. Let us help you stretch that family budget just a bit farther! Here are some free things to do that are perfect for everyone in the family.
Art in Paradise Chiang Mai
Have a great time at this indoor 3D art illusion installation. Sometimes called a Trick Eye Museum, Art in Paradise hosts optical illusion art. There are locations in Bangkok, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai.
Family Friendly Temples in Chiang Mai
Which wat or temple will you choose to explore with the kids?! What’s a wat? Well, a ‘wat’ is the Thai name for temple. Did you know there are over 300 temples in Chiang Mai?! Which wat will you choose to visit?
Bowling Chiang Mai
Bowling! It’s so much fun and you can enjoy bowling right here in Chiang Mai
Located inside the ancient yet lovable mall, Kad Suan Kaew (now Central Outlet Mall), Bully Bowl is holding on as the last bowling alley in Chiang Mai.
Play Mini-Golf in Chiang Mai
Who doesn’t love a round of minigolf? It’s a perfect sport for the entire family to do together. Currently, Chiang Mai has two miniature golf courses. Both are 18 holes and located outside of the city.
Best Places to Ride Bicycles in Chiang Mai
Looking for where to ride a bike with kids in Chiang Mai?! These are the best places to learn to ride a bicycle in Chiang Mai or to go cycling with kids, teenagers and the whole family too!
Visit a Farm or Petting Zoo in Chiang Mai
Head out to a local farm or petting zoo in Chiang Mai with the kids! Petting zoos can be a great way to introduce your little ones to animals way larger than them in a friendly way. At most of these farms you can feed the animals, pet them, or just enjoy them in a lovely farm setting.
Ride Horses in Chiang Mai
Find horse riding schools, riding classes, equestrian clubs, and horse trail riding in Chiang Mai! Horse ranches seem to be popping up all around the city – find out where you can get in the saddle!
Zoos in Chiang Mai
Get out to the zoo and meet new and familiar exotic animals. For its small size, Chiang Mai is home to a few types of zoos.
Visit Beautiful Gardens in Chiang Mai
Explore Chiang Mai’s natural beauty with the family and see the wonders of tropical climates. The gardens in and around the city are absolutely stunning! Some are some very kid friendly gardens in Chiang Mai where you can bring bicycles or scooters to ride around.
See Dinosaurs in Chiang Mai
T-rex, triceratops, raptors, oh my! Meet dinosaurs in Chiang Mai! Are your kids obsessed with dinosaurs? Then this is the park for you! Enter into a prehistoric world at Hidden Village Chiang Mai.
Watch a Movie in Chiang Mai
Your guide to movie theatres in Chiang Mai. The movie theatre is a great place to go to escape the heat in hot season, the smoke in smoky season, and the rain in rainy season! Find out how much movie tickets cost and which is the best movie threate in Chiang Mai for you and your family.
Top Indoor Attractions in Chiang Mai
Find the best ways to keep the kids busy when they can’t play outside. Here are a list of activities for kids to do in Chiang Mai during the rainy season and potentially in smoky season.
Visit a Public Park in Chiang Mai
The best public parks in Chiang Mai. Sometimes you just need a day that isn’t full of running around and crazy adventures and we all know that wallet needs a break too. Make your way to one of Chiang Mai’s public parks.
