- The list below includes 10 free or cheap things to do in or near McMinnville, Tennessee, including 47 different types of inexpensive activities like Music Venue, Caverns & Caves, Historic Homes and Parks.
- From Cumberland Caverns to Falcon Rest Mansion, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in McMinnville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Manchester and Sparta.
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The largest show cave in Tennessee is the Cumberland Caverns. It is also considered a United States National Natural Landmark with daily walking tours offered daily throughout the year and an Underground Ballroom available for banquets, weddings, special events, and birthday parties.
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The 10,000 square foot solid brick house that is the Falcon Rest Mansion is a major historic landmark in the region. In addition to acting as a historical site with educational tours, the mansion is also used for special events and shows like the Vaudeville-Style History Show.
5.6 Miles
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1345 Cumberland Caverns Road, McMinnville, TN 37110
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Within the Cumberland Caverns is the Bluegrass Underground venue where a live radio show is recorded 333 feet below ground. Visitors to the venue walk down to the main cavern past underground pools and waterfalls.
19.1 Miles
With over 346 acres of grassland, May Prairie Natural Area offers visitors trails to hike and enjoy birding from. Visitors can view over 300 species of plant life, including three different grass species.
21.6 Miles
Arrowheads Aerospace Museum is a museum that has the goal of sharing and preserving artifacts from the Civil War, the Native American Indians, and World War II. The museum is known for the antique doll and spinning looms exhibits.
22.4 Miles
The Old Stone Fort State Park, which is located in Manchester, Tennessee features a prehistoric Native American structure that was used for ceremonies. Birding, fishing and hiking are popular pastimes at the park.
22.8 Miles
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732 Stone Fort Drive, Manchester, TN 37855
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The ruins within the Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park were build nearly 1,500 to 2,000 years ago. The current park provides many outdoor activities such as hiking, sightseeing, and photography.
23.0 Miles
Situated near the Cumberland Plateau, Wildcat Falls is a 35 foot waterfall accessible by a dirt road. Visitors can walk to the top of the falls and take in the scenery of the surrounding mountains.
24.2 Miles
Artworks by Blaine Parrish features a variety of beautiful, unique art pieces created by Blaine Parrish. Work includes pet portraits, abstract art, landscapes, textures, wildlife, and beautiful paintings of girls and women.
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786 Sixteenth Model Road, Manchester, TN 37355
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Whispering Oaks Campground offers a relaxing country atmosphere that provides patrons with a place that is level and shady. Whispering Oaks also provides an office, a real barn and a fishing pond on the property.