- Our list of the best things to do in Madison, Tennessee, features the top 150 nearby activities — including 72 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Madison, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 9 things to do within the city of Madison, TN , followed by 141 popular activities in nearby cities, including Nashville, Hendersonville, Brentwood, Franklin, Gallatin, Lebanon, Smyrna, Mount Juliet, Hermitage, Springfield, Ashland City and Kingston Springs
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Franklin's Carter House is part of the Carnton Plantation complex, a series of buildings that played important roles in the Civil War. The Carter House was originally a private residence but it became an important part of the Union defenses during the five-hour Battle of Carter.
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Named for the Eastern Red Cedar trees throughout the area, the Cedars of Lebanon State Park offers many nature trails and the ability to study local ecosystems. Nineteen rare and endangered species of plants grow profusely in the region but nowhere else in the world.
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Jct. Columbia Ave and Cleburne St., Franklin, TN 37064
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A piece of history remains at Carter Gin Assault Site Park, the center of the Battle of Franklin in 1864. The memorial is comprised of a cannonball pyramid monument along with historical markers scattered throughout.
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328 Cedar Forest Road, Lebanon, TN 37090
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The Cedars of Lebanon State Park Swimming Pool is a family-oriented pool that offers affordable prices for family swimming. The facility does not sell concessions, but allows visitors to bring their own food and drink in coolers.
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The Cedars of Lebanon State Park is a 900-acre site with 117 campsites, complete with electric and water hookups. The location also contains hiking trails for those who wish to go wildlife viewing.
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A family-run farm that has been in operation for 150 years, Gentry's Farm welcomes visitors in the fall for pumpkins, a corn maze, animals, tire swings and hayrides.
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Located within 15 miles of Nashville, Downtown Franklin has a markedly different vibe. This quirky strip features art galleries, restaurants, boutiques, clothiers, antique dealers, jewelry stores, coffee houses and other one-of-a-kind offerings found only in Franklin.
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Franklin, Tennessee is home to the McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a significant place for Civil War buffs. Many of the most prominent Confederate soldiers are buried here, most of whom perished during the horrifically bloody Battle of Franklin.
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Fresh air is in plentiful supply at Winstead Hill Park in Franklin, Tennessee. The park features open spaces, trails, shady trees, restrooms and a 61-acre battlefield often used for Civil War reenactments.
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Franklin, Tennessee contains many significant homes and objects from the Civil War. One of the most prominent is the Historic Carnton Plantation, which miraculously survived the bloody Battle of Franklin. It is now a museum and event venue.