Things to do in TN's Cumberland Plateau Region

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Burgess Falls State Park

Burgess Falls cascades 130 feet into a deep gorge and can be viewed via a short trail from the state park's parking lot. The trail to deck overlooking the waterfall is approcimately 3/4 of a mile from the parking lot with another half a mile to reach the base of the falls, so a visit could be made in an hour and a half.

DelMonaco Winery and Vineyards

DelMonaco Winery and Vineyards is a small, family-run business. DelMonaco makes a variety of wines which are grown from grapes on site. They produce, whites, reds and dessert style wines that will please a range of palates. Free tastings of all wines and winery tours available daily.

Cummins Falls State Park

Cummins Falls was recently dedicated as the 54th State Park in Tennessee. It cascades 50 feet into one of the best swimming holes in the southeast. The hiking to the base of the falls was previously quite risky and mostly accessible to a younger more adventurous crowd, but work is currenlty underway to make this swimming hole and the falls accessible to all.

Holly Ridge Winery and Vineyard

Since 1998, Holly Ridge Winery has been producing award-winning wines made from grapes grown in sloping vineyards surrounding the winery. Much emphasis is placed on viticulture at the winery as they want to use only the highest quality grapes for their wines.

Highland Manor Winery and Vineyards

Tennessee's oldest licensed winery specializing in handcrafted wines. Known for their famous Muscadine wine and their Old World charm. Free tastings, tours, and music (time permitting) . Wedding venues are also available at teh Highland Manor.

Colditz Cove State Natural Area

Droping over 60 feet from a rock ledge, Northrup Falls of Colditz Cove State Natural Area is one of the most photogenic waterfalls of the Cumberland Plateau. It flows through a scenic narrow gorge along Big Branch Creek amidst some of the largest old growth stands of hemlock and white pines that can be seen in the plateau region.

Colditz Cove State Natural Area

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