Free & Cheap Things to Do in Columbia, TN

  • The list below includes 39 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Tennessee, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, Bike Paths, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Chickasaw Trace County Park to James K. Polk House, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Franklin, Spring Hill and Pulaski.
  • The list below includes 39 free or cheap things to do in or near Columbia, Tennessee, including 60 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, Bike Paths, Walking Trails and Bowling.
  • From Chickasaw Trace County Park to James K. Polk House, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Columbia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Franklin, Spring Hill and Pulaski.
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39.5 Miles
79% 477 votes
Science Museums 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203 MoreLess Info
The education of children through fun and interactive exhibits is the prime goal of the Adventure Science Center. Popular exhibits include the Tinkering Garage, BodyQuest, Mission Possible, Space Chase, and the Adventure Tower.
39.5 Miles
91% 99 votes
Historic Homes 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna, TN 37167 MoreLess Info
The Civil War hero Sam Davis is memorialized along with his family at the Sam Davis Home. Those who lived and labored on the farm are included in exhibits and displays as well, and regular tours are conducted daily which begin a short film about Sam.
39.5 Miles
100% 6 votes
Children's Museums 502 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 MoreLess Info
Filled with interactive exhibits, Discovery Center At Murfree Spring offers children a play place to learn and explore. The facility has age-appropriate equipment such as slides and tires, for toddlers to elementary school age.
39.6 Miles
72% 257 votes
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Music Row

Historic Sites 16th/17th Ave. South - Division Street and Music Square, Nashville, TN MoreLess Info
Known as the home of America's country music industry, visitors of Nashville's Music Row will have the opportunity to walk on the same streets that Johnny Cash once crossed. Visitors of this can not only visit a variety of live music venues, but also Vanderbilt University.
39.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Recreation Centers 521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 MoreLess Info
The Patterson Park Community Center is a community facility that features a 1/8-mile track, a 305-seat theater, a game room, and an indoor pool. the building also offers two gymnasiums, two racquetball courts, and a multipurpose field.
39.9 Miles
83% 6 votes
Bowling 95 Weakley Ln, Smyrna, TN 37167 MoreLess Info
Suitable for individuals, leagues and private events, Smyrna Bowling Center features 40 lanes of bowling with shoe rental. The center has arcade games, a nursery and a cafe offering food and drinks.
40.1 Miles
96% 149 votes
History Museums 900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 MoreLess Info
Oaklands Historic House, a national landmark, preserves the elegance and prosperity of the Old South. The mansion was caught in the crossfire of the Civil War and contains exhibits and memorabilia from the era.
40.1 Miles
89% 717 votes
Art Museum 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 MoreLess Info
The Frist Center for Visual Arts first opened in 2001 and features a wide array of art from around the world. The former main post office landmark of Nashville serves as the home structure for the cultural institute with architectural styles of both Art Deco and Classicism.
40.2 Miles
90% 7714 votes
Music Museums 222 Fifth Avenue S, Nashville, TN 37203 MoreLess Info
Since 1967, the Country Music hall of Fame and Museum has been preserving the rich history and tradition of country music. Collections include historic recordings, videos, photos, musical instruments and more dedicated to telling a true American story.
40.2 Miles
95% 1973 votes
Historic Sites 222 Fifth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203 MoreLess Info
Located on famous 'Music Row', RCA Studio B is part of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visitors can explore the actual studios and see equipment and instruments that were used to record some of the most memorable songs in our nations history.
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