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A paradise of more than 20,000 acres sprawled across the eastern top of the rugged Cumberland Plateau, Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the most scenic and spectacular outdoor recreation areas in America.


The Roosevelt Mountain Wildlife Management area is approximately 11,000 acres and virtually surrounds the town of Rockwood, TN.


Ozone Falls is a 43-acre natural area in Cumberland County. It receives heavy visitation because of its close proximity to Interstate 40. Ozone Falls plunges 110 feet over a sandstone cap rock into a deep blue, rock-strewn pool.


This is a very historic state park. The site was part of the Cumberland Homesteads, which was a program of the New Deal in the 1930s. In addition to the incredibly scenic location along the dam of Byrds Creek, the park also features six hiking trails, totaling about 15 miles.

Stagecoach Place Bed & Breakfast, Cafe and Gift Shop is located in a Historic Homestead House built in the 1930's in the heart of the beautiful Cumberland Plateau five miles south of Crossville, TN.


This "Largest Treehouse in the World" was built by minister Horace Burgess in the 1990's in honor of the Holy Father. It took 11 years to finish and is open to the public. Since its completion The Treehouse has become one of the most visited attractions in Tennessee.


The Cumberland County Playhouse is now the only major non-profit professional performing arts resource in rural Tennessee, and one of the 10 largest professional theaters in rural America. It serves more than 145,000 visitors annually with two indoor and two outdoor states, young audience productions, a comprehensive dance program, a concert series and touring shows.


The Monterey Depot Museum was recently opened to preserve and promote the rich railroad history of the Cumberland Plateau including lines such as the Nashville and Knoxville Railraod, the Tennessee Central Railroad, the Louisville - Nashville Railroad and the Nashville and Eastern Railroad. They provide an assortment of interactive displays and fresh programs that bring the areas railroad history to life.


The Monterey Depot Museum was recently opened to preserve and promote the rich railroad history of the Cumberland Plateau including lines such as the Nashville and Knoxville Railraod, the Tennessee Central Railroad, the Louisville - Nashville Railroad and the Nashville and Eastern Railroad. They provide an assortment of interactive displays and fresh programs that bring the areas railroad history to life.


Hidden Hollow Park is a long time family tradition of recreation in the Cookeville area and in the Upper Cumberland. They have a variety of seasonal activities, the most popular being their annual Chistmas light show and the "Haunted Hollow" Halloween - voted a top local attraction.


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.


Piney Falls State Natural Area is a 440-acre natural area insulating the 80 ft. Piney Falls and a pristine forestland featuring creeks, deep gorges, waterfalls and old growth forest. This National Natural Landmark is an easily accessible waterfall requiring a short hike.


Stinging Fork Falls is a 783-acre natural area located in Rhea County. It is named for the 30-foot waterfall located within the Stinging Fork gorge that attracts hikers, photographers, and whitewater kayakers. The Stinging Fork Falls trail terminates at the bottom of the falls about 1.5 miles from the parking area, making this a 3 mile round trip hike.