10 Best Family Things to Do in Daegu

Daegu National Museum is a great destination for families looking to have fun in getting to know the rich cultural heritage of Daegu and Korea. Located just a few km from the city center, this museum features a variety of exhibits, including ancient artifacts and traditional crafts.

One of the highlights here is the children's museum section that is designed as an educational and interactive kids’ cafe. In this space, kids can engage in hands-on activities and learn all about traditional Korean clothing and the use of colors. Note that you need to reserve a spot for the learning space before your visit. After a few hours of exploration, head to the beautiful park next door for a family picnic.

The Daegu Safety Theme Park is an educational center teaching both children and adults how to act in case of an emergency. The park has various experience stations that demonstrate accidents and safety drills people might encounter in their everyday lives. Highlights include the Subway, Mountain, and Earthquake Safety Exhibitions.

Admission is free, and an English-speaking tour guide will guide you and your family through each station. The Daegu Safety Theme Park is located in the city's northern outskirts and can be reached by bus. The park was created in the wake of the Daegu Subway Station tragedy in 2003.

The Daegu Samsung Lions Park is a fun place to spend an afternoon cheering for Daegu’s home baseball team. Tickets are reasonably priced whether you want to sit along the baselines, behind the home plate, or on outfield seats. There is also plenty of food and beverages available.

For an extra-special baseball experience, get seats on the 3rd-base side of the field, where the energetic cheerleaders rally the crowd every time the Lions step up to the plate. There is a song and dance for every player, and everyone knows the words. The stadium is easily accessible by subway. Ride Line 2 to Daegu Grand Park Station and leave out of exit 4 or 5.

Kim Gwang-Seok Street is accessible by metro, just outside of Kyungpook National University Hospital Station Exit 3. Created to celebrate the life of singer-songwriter Kim Kwang-seok, this place greets you with his folk songs that make you want to hum and sing along.

You’ll become a fan of Kim Gwang-Seok’s music in no time as you walk along. There are plenty of cafés and fun attractions around, so you may not even notice that time flies by.

Modern Culture Alley, also known as Geundae Alley and Modern History Street, begins with former missionary residences at Cheongna Hill and leads to a pine tree path. When Korea’s independence movement began in early March 1945, it started a few days later in Daegu because this pine tree path was guarded by Japanese guards.

At the end of the path, you'll find Gyesan Cathedral, a towering gothic cathedral that was one of the first Western-style buildings in Daegu. The former homes of resistance poet Yi Sang-hwa and nationalist activist Seo Sang-don are well preserved here and remind visitors of the history of the Japanese occupation period.

Hangae Village, famed for its many traditional houses, is one of Korea’s many important folk cultural assets. It’s the clan village of the Seongsan Lees, and each corner is rife with the history of past scholars. Hanjujongtaek is the most prominent house here, and the surrounding old trees and a pond blend to create a calm atmosphere.

If you’re familiar with pungsu or feng shui, you’ll be happy to know that the village is situated on a site considered to be very auspicious. Each old house permeates with traditional Korean culture and history and lets you feel the lives of those who once lived there.

Hajung Island, Geumho River is a haven of nature. Daegu is situated in a basin surrounded by mountains and records some of the highest temperatures in summer. Because of these high temperatures, there’s one river island that’s favored by visitors wanting to stay cool. Hajung Island was created when the Geumho River’s flow rate slowed at a certain point and sediment accumulated.

The island is appreciated in all seasons by couples looking for romantic outings, thanks to the beautiful rapeseed blossoms in the spring and garden cosmos in the fall. It’s a great spot for taking photos with your partner or family with the beautiful scenery serving as the backdrop.

Duryu Park is home to Daegu Tower, one of the tallest observatory towers in South Korea. The park is also popular for leisure and cultural attractions; a must-see is Osaek Fountain, which is said to contain mineral water with healing properties. You can also explore Duryu Library, Daeseongsa Temple, and Geumyongsa Temple when you’re visiting the park. 

Duryu Park is usually busiest during spring, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. There are more than 133 species of trees and plants within the lush green landscape. The park’s facilities include a judo center, a skating rink, swimming pool, and a tennis court. 

Daegu Arts Center showcases a variety of live performances year-round. It has an outdoor stage, an exhibition hall, and 2 performance theaters. The main theater hosts opera, concerts and dances, while the other is mainly used for plays and solo recitals.

The outdoor stage can accommodate over 25,000 people, making it one of the largest in Korea. World-class musicals, plays, music concerts, and operas take place throughout the year. If you love art and music, you’ll enjoy a visit to the Daegu Arts Center. Make sure you book your tickets in advance.

Biseulsan Recreational Forest has a number of notable rock formations, pure streams, and beautiful cliff walls. Located between 2 mountain peaks in Dalseong-gun, this family-friendly spot has a water playground for children, camping grounds, and forest cabins for rent. 

Spring is one of the best times to see beautiful pink azaleas in full bloom. During winter, Biseulsan Recreational Forest transform into an outdoor theme park, with icicle hills, snow sleds, ice gardens, and caves.