Situated on the outskirts of Chennai city (32 km), the sprawling 1, 265 acre (510 hectare) Anna Zoological Park is said to be one of the biggest in South Asia.

Cholamandalam Artists' Village is situated on the East Coast Road, some eight kilometres further south of the Chennai city.

Covelong Beach is one of the finest beaches on the coast of Coromandel. It is located at a distance of 40 km from Chennai.

Initially established as a kind of research place to study Crocodiles; its on 3.2 hectares land is now one of the worlds better known Crocodile breeding centers.

Dakshin Chitra is a very famous heritage centre located in the Muttukadu area of Tamil Nadu state.

For over 40 years, the fine traditions of generations of craftsmen at Global Marble Emporium have met with the timelessness of fine marble to create works of art that today adorn homes across the globe.

The first theme amusement park is Kishkintha near Chennai.