This replica of the original settlement reflects the lifestyle of frontier pioneers in the late 1700s. Self-guided tour. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sun., weather permitting. Free.
Cumberland Caverns
Fort Negley
1437 Cumberland Caverns Road, McMinnville (931) 668-4396, www.cumberlandcaverns.com Discover Tennessee’s largest show cave and U.S. Natural Landmark. Open year round, seven days a week, with daily scenic walking tours, daytime adventure trips, and overnight spelunking with camping in the cave. Tours conducted daily. May-Aug., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept.-April, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission fee.
Adjacent to Adventure Science Center and Greer Stadium 862-8470, www.nashville.gov/parks/historic/ historic-ftnegley.htm Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Fort Negley was the largest and most important Union fortification built after Nashville fell in 1862 during the Civil War. The complex design was built primarily by slaves and free black workers conscripted into service.
Falcon Rest Mansion 2645 Faulkner Springs Road, McMinnville (931) 668-4444, www.falconrest.com In 1896, “Gorilla Pants” manufacturer Clay Faulkner promised his wife “the grandest mansion in Tennessee.” Today, it’s been called “Tennessee’s Biltmore” by PBS and some say the 10,000-square-foot Victorian mansion is presided over by a friendly ghost. Tours daily. Admission fee. Credit Cards:
General Jackson Showboat 2812 Opryland Drive 458-3930, www.generaljackson.com Climb aboard the General Jackson Showboat for a unique entertainment experience. This 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat cruises the Cumberland River offering fantastic shows and delicious meals. Special event cruises are offered throughout the year with holiday shows beginning in mid-November. Lunch and dinner cruises; call for schedule. Advertising Partner, p. 30
Fort Nashborough Riverfront Park 862-8400, www.nashville.gov/parks/historic/ fortnashborough.htm Nashville was founded when James Robertson led his group of pioneers across the frozen Cumberland River and built Fort Nashborough.
George Dickel Distillery & Visitor Center 1950 Cascade Hollow Road, Tullahoma (931) 857-3124, Ext. 229, www.georgedickel.com
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All area codes are (615) unless otherwise noted.
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includes an 11,000-square-foot glass-roofed conservatory, four theaters, the elegant Hall of Fame rotunda, and 40,000 square feet of gallery space. Advertising Partner, p. 1