Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) : It is a tourist hotspot near Chennai due to the World heritage centre having rock carvings. The 8th century rock carving were made by around 200 sculptors from dawn to dusk during the reign of Narasimha Varman I & II. Town's craftsmen still create sculptures and are in demand from all over the world.

Beach, Shore temple, Five Rathas, Arjuna's penance, Ganesh Ratha, Krishna's butter ball, Mandapams and the sculpture museum are the main attractions. Dolphin city with Sea Lion, MGM Dissiworld at Tambaram and amusement parks - VGP and Little folks.