Head to Burgess Falls State Natural Area for an early morning hike to one of four waterfalls located on Falling Water River and tour the Native Butterfly Garden located near the upper parking lot. Discover Scott's Gulf, a 10,000-acre wildlife management area located in White County, the "Land of Falling Water." It's a hiker's paradise with 26 miles of hiking trails, cool natural pools, overlooks and the spectacular Virgin Falls. Continue west toward Sparta to visit Sunset Rock with its breathtaking 50-mile view of the Central Basin. Relax and take a picnic lunch to Cane Creek Park & Recreation area located in Cookeville.....

If nature is your fancy, you won't be disappointed with any of the 23 state parks in middle Tennessee. The rugged beauty of Rock Island, clear water-coves of Edgar Evins, outstanding scenery of Standing Stone or striking beauty of Fall Creek Falls, the largest park in the system, are sure to satisfy your love of the outdoors! If you love country roads, handcrafted goods and homemade foods, you won't want to miss the Muddy Pond Mennonite Settlement. Scattered along six miles of remote country road, you'll find everything from handcrafted rockers and swings, homemade breads and pies, to a full-service blacksmith and a sorghum mill. For stage lovers, the Cumberland County Playhouse, rated one of the Top Ten Theaters in Rural America, is located just around 30 miles from Cookeville hotels. Enjoy day or evening shows year-round!