Things to Do in Cookeville, TN

  • Our list of the best things to do in Cookeville, Tennessee, features the top 17 nearby activities — including 9 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Cookeville, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Cookeville, TN , followed by 5 popular activities in nearby cities, including Sparta
  • Our list of the best things to do in Cookeville, Tennessee, features the top 17 nearby activities — including 9 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Cookeville, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Amusement, and Museums & Galleries.
  • The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Cookeville, TN , followed by 5 popular activities in nearby cities, including Sparta
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33.4 Miles
91% 204 votes
National & State Parks Crossville, TN MoreLess Info
Located around the man-made Byrd Lake, the Cumberland Mountain State Park is a popular site for outdoor activities in the region. Visitors are able to participate in hiking, fishing, bird watching, or even golfing at the Bear Trace Golf Course.
33.5 Miles
100% 7 votes
National & State Parks 24 Office Drive, Crossville, TN 38555 MoreLess Info
Cumberland Mountain State Park is an extensive wilderness area with hiking trails, camping facilities, and Olympic-sized swimming pool. Staff members put on wildlife shows and educational programs, and canoe expeditions are available along the river or on the lake.
33.6 Miles
83% 6 votes
Go Karts 3818 Peavine Rd, Crossville, TN 38571 MoreLess Info
An amusement facility with a family focus, Pirates Plateau Golf features 18 holes of miniature golf, each with different decorations and obstacles. The facility also has go karts and bumper boats.
34.0 Miles
91% 99 votes
History Museums Junction of Highways 127S and 68, Crossville, TN 38555 MoreLess Info
The Homesteads Tower Museum is the connecting educational and preservation institution that is connected to the Homesteads Tower that was built in the late 1930s. The museum displays and gift shop are held in the four large rooms at the base of the tower.
34.1 Miles
86% 44 votes
Historic Homes 2645 Faulkner Springs Rd., McMinnville, TN 37110 MoreLess Info
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.
35.6 Miles
87% 280 votes
Caverns & Caves 1437 Cumberland Caverns Rd, McMinnville, TN 37110 MoreLess Info
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.
35.8 Miles
95% 57 votes
Music Venue 1345 Cumberland Caverns Road, McMinnville, TN 37110 MoreLess Info
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.
36.6 Miles
97% 36 votes
Golf 6371 State Park Road, Burkesville, KY 42717 MoreLess Info
The 7th in the state, according to Golf Digest, Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course. On the site there are also trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, and a marina.
38.3 Miles
96% 48 votes
Horseback Riding 7705 Chestnut Hill Road, Crossville, TN 38571 MoreLess Info
Trail rides are the main attraction at Wildwood Stables, allowing both amateur and experienced riders to enjoy themselves. The company also offers hay rides throughout the year for larger groups.
43.2 Miles
93% 43 votes
History Museums 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087 MoreLess Info
Guests at the Fiddlers Grove Histrical Village can either take a guided tour or a self guided tour. The site itself is composed of over 50 buildings and special exhibits that cover the eras between 1795 and 1950.
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