Crossville, Tennessee is a small vibrant town on the Cumberland Plateau ninety minutes from Nashville that boasts itself as "the Golf Capital of Tennessee." Eleven championship golf courses await the area's visitors, including Stonehenge, the number one rated public golf course in the state of Tennessee, and Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain State Park, a 6,900 yard, par 72 course designed by golfing great Jack Nicklaus. The Crossville area also offers miles of scenic hiking trails, a wide variety of lodging, dining and shopping options, as well as a number of other local interesting attractions to entertain visitors of all ages.
Homesteads Tower Museum
Originally built in 1938 to house the administrative offices of Cumberland Homesteads, a New Deal depression-era program, this building was converted in 1984 to the Homesteads Tower Museum. Exhibits at this unique octagonal stone structure include a collection of documents, photos and artifacts from the 1930's and 1940's, a significant time in the area's development. A long, winding staircase leads to a lookout platform at the top of the building from which most of the original 252 farmsteads can be seen. The Homesteads Tower and Museum is open daily, March through mid-December, and children under 6-years old are admitted free (See museum website).
Cumberland Homesteads Tower Association
96 Highway 68
Cumberland, Tennessee 38555
(931) 456-9663
cumberlandhomesteads.org
Cumberland County Playhouse
A theater filled with comedy, drama and the sounds of classical music await visitors at the Cumberland County Playhouse. One of the largest professional theaters in rural America, the Cumberland County Playhouse serves more than 145,000 people of all age groups each year and offers a comprehensive dance program, productions for young audiences as well as a wide selection of concert series and national touring shows. The Playhouse also regularly features original works based on Southeastern culture and Appalachian themes. Tickets for scheduled performances can be obtained on their website or by calling the box office for reserved seating.
Cumberland County Playhouse
221 Tennessee Avenue
Crossville, Tennessee 38555
(931) 484-5000
ccplayhouse.com
Stonehaus Winery
From a dry Merlot to a fruity Muscadine, the Stonehaus Winery produces a selection to match the taste of any wine lover. This rural winery also produces Chardonnay, a number of red and white wines made with a combination of grape varietals, as well as selection of wines made with fruits like raspberries, peaches, and oranges. Each aspect of the wine making process is covered on a personally guided tour of the grounds, which is pre-arranged by appointment, along with a free wine tasting. The winery also includes a gift shop stocked with racks of their current wine selections, gourmet foods, homemade fudge and a large assortment of gift baskets. An onsite restaurant called the Halcyon Days offers a convenient place to relax and dine after a day of touring and shopping at the winery. Stonehaus Winery is open seven days a week, all year round.
Stonehaus Winery
2444 Genesis Rd #103
Crossville, Tennessee 38571
Phone: (931) 484-9463
stonehauswinery.com
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