Perched right on top of the beautiful Cumberland Plateau is a quaint rural town of endless possibilities - Crossville. Crossville is a small area with southern charm, gorgeous country scenery, mountainous wildlife parks and rich heritage. Its elevated location gives this town delightful weather all year round. Popularly referred to as the “Golf Capital of Tennessee,” Crossville has nine pristine championship golf courses making it an ideal vacation location for lovers of the game. Aside from golf, this rural area also offers several exciting features in its peaceful and tranquil ambiance. With beautiful outdoor trails, numerous shopping outlets, enthralling and educative museums, unique wineries, exquisite restaurants and gorgeous natural parks, there are more than enough things to keep you entertained and educated in this quaint hilltop town. So if you are visiting this city, just book a stay in one of the Airbnb vacation rentals and try these best things to do in Crossville, Tennessee, that you must not miss.
1. Enjoy a picnic at Cumberland Mountain State Park
A relaxing and peaceful park, this place is just perfect for a unique retreat with nature. Cumberland Mountain State Park is a 696-hectare (1,720-acre) park loaded with several unusual activities. The park is home to a beautiful lake where you can swim, fish or enjoy relaxing water activities like kayaking, paddle boarding and boating. The park is also home to a beautiful golf course, a monumental dam/bridge which you can stroll through, a scenic park trail and it features several spots for picnics. It’s an excellent place for a relaxing and refreshing experience.
Cumberland Mountain State Park
Address: 1125, 24 Office Dr, Crossville, TN 38555, United States
Website: Cumberland Mountain State Park
Opening hours: 7am - 10pm (daily)
Price: 32 - 35 USD
2. Taste local wines at Stonehaus Winery
Stonehaus Winery is a family-owned winery located off the Interway in Crossville. This beautiful winery produces the very best southern wines in the area. They offer a variety of homemade wines ranging from dry wines to sparkling and sweet wines. A trip to this winery gives you a chance to see the exquisite wines in their collection as well as give your taste buds a treat of these outstanding wines. Stonehaus also offers its visitors delicious homemade fudge, fantastic gift baskets and a variety of wine accessories which you can purchase.
Stonehaus Winery
Address: 2444 Genesis Rd # 103, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
Website: Stonehaus Winery
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 9am - 7pm; Sun: 12pm - 5pm
Price: 13 - 25 USD
3. Take a trip to the past at Homesteads Tower Museum
Cumberland Homestead Tower is a beautiful museum and gift shop with a high point to get stunning views of the surrounding landscape. This historical museum is dedicated to displaying artifacts, photos, exhibits and documents from life in Crossville back in the 1930s and 1940s. Tour this exciting museum and see an informative display of the rich history of this small town. And you can’t miss climbing the 197 steps to the top of the tower and taking in the stunning views of the scenic landscape.
Homesteads Tower Museum
Address: 96 Highway 68, Homestead Access Rd, Crossville, TN 38555, United States
Website: Homesteads Tower Museum
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 10am - 5pm; Sun: 1pm - 5pm
Price: 4 USD
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4. Go fishing at Crossville Meadow Park Lake
A favorite location for people looking to fish, camp or enjoy a relaxing boat ride, Crossville Meadow Park Lake is a 109.3-hectare (270-acre) fishing lake in the city. This city-owned lake offers you a place to relax and engage in a variety of water activities, including boating, fishing, etc. The lake features a boat ramp, a rental boat services, fishing gear rental slips and several refreshing spots for picnics. You can also stay on land and enjoy a hike through the trail in the park where this lake is located.
Crossville Meadow Park Lake
Address: 1437 City Lake Rd, Crossville, TN 38572, USA
Website: Crossville Meadow Park Lake
5. Sip on wines at Chestnut Hill Winery
If you’d love to see the fermentation tanks where wines undergo their production process and taste some of the freshly produced wines, then this winery should be at the top of your bucket list. Chestnut Hill Winery is one of the largest wineries in the state, and it produces excellent wines bottled within its premises. Enjoy an educative tour around its grounds and facilities, then round off your visit at the tasting room where you can savor some of the delicious wines produced here.
Chestnut Hill Winery
Address: 78 Chestnut Hill Rd, Crossville, TN 38555, USA
Website: Chestnut Hill Winery
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 9am - 6pm; Sun: 12pm - 5pm
6. View military artifacts at the Military Memorial Museum
If you are a military buff, then you must not miss a trip to the Military Memorial Museum. Explore the objects and get a feel of the bravery and honor of the old soldiers as you browse through the military paraphernalia on display. See the different items, artifacts and memorabilia from the world wars and even some from the prisoner-of-war camps. A place of history and remembrance, a tour of this museum is an exciting thing to do during your stay in this city.
Military Memorial Museum
Address: 20 S Main St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA
Website: Military Memorial Museum
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 3pm (closed on Sat & Sun)
7. Take a scenic stroll through Obed River Park
Located adjacent to the beautiful Obed River, Obed River Park lies along the course of the paved river trail. This River Park features a Class I Arboretum that is filled with many native trees. Enjoy the serene ambiance and scenic environment with a fantastic view of the flowing river when you visit this amazing park. You can decide to free your mind and take a relaxing stroll, or bike ride along the paved riverside trail that passes through this park. With a few great places for picnics, it’s a great place to visit.
Obed River Park
Address: 24 Obed River Park Dr, Crossville, TN 38555, USA
Website: Obed River Park
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (daily)
8. Hike the Black Mountain/Brady Mountain Trailhead
Take a hike along the exciting trail right through the lush greenery at Black Mountain. The Black Mountain/Brady Mountain trail is a 12-km (7.5-mi) trail up the mountainside to a fantastic lookout point on the hilltop. This trail isn’t usually crowded and offers you a unique experience as it is purely natural and can be accessed at any time of the year. An excellent site for hiking, trail running and walking trips, you can just put on your shoes and take the reasonably moderate challenge of conquering this great trail. Dogs are allowed on the trail, but they must be leashed.
Black Mountain/Brady Mountain Trailhead
Address: Crossville, TN 38555, USA
9. Catch a play at Cumberland County Playhouse
Cumberland Country Playhouse is a remarkable stage theater in the heart of this small rural town. This theater is the premium entertainment center in the city as it plays hosts to several entertaining shows and stage performances every week. The playhouse features great local actors that perform musical renditions of famous plays or even original works. It’s a great place to visit for lovers of entertainment and music. You can check ahead and catch a hilarious comic performance right in the friendly and inviting environment of this theater.
Cumberland County Playhouse
Address: 221 Tennessee Ave, Crossville, TN 38555, USA
Website: Cumberland County Playhouse
Opening hours: Sat: 10am - 9pm; Sun: 12pm - 4pm; Mon - Tue: 9am - 5pm; Thu: 9am - 5pm; Fri: 10am - 9pm (closed on Wed)
Price: 18 - 34 USD
10. Buy vintage items at the Antique Village Mall
A great vintage mall in the middle of town, the Antique Village Mall is a fun place to visit. This lovely place is loaded with a wide variety of antique items for you to purchase. From glassware to furniture, accessories, decorative items and even old toys, there is something for everyone at this mall. Browse through their impressive booths of collectibles and other exciting goodies and treasures. With a friendly and helpful staff and very reasonable prices, you can spend all day in this mall without getting bored.
Antique Village Mall
Address: 100 Antique Village Dr, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
Website: Antique Village Mall
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm (daily)
11. Enjoy shopping at Crossville Flea Market Inc
The Crossville Flea Market is one of the best things about the city as spending time here is a fun and affordable way to shop. The market located right in the center of the town is filled with several fantastic stores selling a wide variety of items. You can find items ranging from clothes and electronics to even livestock and farm animals. The best time to visit the market is on Saturday mornings. With more than enough parking spaces, it’s a great place to visit in the city.
Crossville Flea Market Inc
Address: 3034 Hwy 70 N, Crossville, TN 38571, USA
Website: Crossville Flea Market Inc
Opening hours: Sat: 7am - 3pm; Sun: 8am - 3pm (closed from Mon - Fri)
12. Buy souvenirs at Crossville Outlet Center
The number one stop for all your shopping needs in the city is the Crossville Outlet Center. The Crossville Outlet Center is an indoor shopping mall filled with a variety of shops and stores to satisfy all your needs in the city. This mall is home to different types of shops; from clothing stores to spots for children activities. There are also amazing halls used to host programs, weddings and meetings in this center. Recently renovated and still upgrading to even cater for your needs more, you should visit this incredible place.
Crossville Outlet Center
Address: 228 Interstate Dr, Crossville, TN 38555, USA
Website: Crossville Outlet Center
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 9am - 7pm; Sun: 11am - 6pm
13. Savor a meal at Homestead Harvest Restaurant
Located in the majestic and iconic Cumberland Mountain State Park is a place where you can get the best southern food in the entire town. Homestead Harvest Restaurant is a great restaurant sitting right on the bank of Byrd Lake. Other than the delicious meals and buffet options on offer, a visit to this restaurant gives you the chance to dine while enjoying stunning views of the lake. Although their menu is seasonal, you are sure to enjoy only the best meals at this fabulous restaurant.
Homestead Harvest Restaurant
Address: 24 Office Dr, Crossville, TN 38555, USA
Website: Homestead Harvest Restaurant
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 11am - 2:30pm, 4pm - 8pm; Sun: 11am - 8pm (closed on Mon)
14. Grab a beer and sandwich at Dublin's Crossing
Unique, cozy and inviting, Dublin’s Crossing is a fantastic pub with an Irish setting in Crossville. This private restaurant and bar has a tastefully decorated interior which gives it a warm and alluring ambiance. The food is excellent, with an equally great menu. Grab some sandwiches with beer, or try out the Guinness Irish beef stew, or the Shepherd Cottage pie, or many other delicacies from their well-experienced chefs. Its excellent service and friendly staff make this restaurant a frequently visited place among locals and visitors in the city.
Dublin's Crossing
Address: 1114 West Ave, Crossville, TN 38555, USA
Website: Dublin’s Crossing
Opening hours: Fri - Sat: 11am - 12am; Mon - Thu: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sun)
15. Play a round of golf at Lake Tansi Golf Course
One of the top-rated golf courses in the entire state, Lake Tansi Golf Course is a golfer’s paradise in Crossville. This award-winning golf course offers a serene and beautiful place to enjoy the game, with lush green grass and cascading landscapes. It is a premium location for golfers to shoot for tees, regardless of whether you are an expert or a beginner. This golf course also has other features like a pro shop, driving range, practice green and places to get golf gear.
Lake Tansi Golf Course
Address: 2476 Dunbar Rd, Crossville, TN 38572, USA
Website: Lake Tansi Golf Course
Opening hours: 7am - 6pm (daily)
Price: 15 - 49 USD
16. Bowl at Plateau Bowling Lanes Inc
Looking for something out of the usual to do in Crossville? Something fun and unique? Plateau Bowling lanes Inc is where you will find it. This excellent indoor fun location offers you 24 lanes for ultimate bowling adventures, widescreen TVs, large projector screens, a unique sound system and an arcade zone for even more fun. You can visit this place with your friends or family and enjoy a friendly bowling competition with each other. Nothing stands in the way of all-round fun here as there is even an in-house restaurant to cater for your stomach needs.
Plateau Bowling Lanes Inc
Address:864 US-70, Crossville, TN 38555, USA
Website: Plateau Bowling Lanes Inc
Opening hours: Sat: 12pm - 12am; Sun: 1pm - 10pm; Mon: 3pm - 10pm; Tue: 11am - 10pm; Wed - Thu: 8:30pm - 10pm; Fri: 3pm - 12am
Price: 33 USD
17. Be pampered at Brownstone's Gift Boutique & Day Spa
Everyone deserves a day of getting pampered and cared for, and that is precisely what is on offer at Brownstone’s Gift Boutique and Day Spa. This spa has expert beauticians that can help you take good care of your skin, provide the very best facials and even give you an impressive hair cut. With several nail polish colors to choose from, you can get your nails done at this spa and round up the day with a relaxing body massage too. Don’t forget to check out their gift shop for exceptional souvenirs.
Brownstone's Gift Boutique & Day Spa
Address: 126 Stonehenge Dr, Crossville, TN 38558, USA
Website: Brownstone’s Gift Boutique & Day Spa
Opening hours:Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm (closed on Sun)
18. Listen to live music at Grinder House Coffee Shop, LLC
Are you on the lookout for a live music venue? Grinder House Coffee Shop is a famous coffeehouse with live music that also offers food all day long. The owners built it out of their love for music and the arts, and you can see that when you visit. The venue is beautiful and decorated with art made by local artists.
You will get to choose from a variety of food and beverages such as breakfast flatbread, double-decker burger, and iced raspberry caramel macchiato. Every Friday night, Grinder House Coffee Shop features national or international artists to perform in the Listening Room.
Grinder House Coffee Shop, LLC
Address: 73 N Main St, Crossville, TN 38555, United States
Website: Grinder House Coffee Shop, LLC
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 7am - 3pm; Sat: 8am - 8pm (closed on Sun)
A charming rural town
Crossville is a charming and quaint rural town in the state of Tennessee. However, people visiting the city of Crossville are sure to find several places to spend quality time. With several interesting, attractive and fun places to visit, there is no shortage of things to do in Crossville, Tennessee. So take some time off and experience the pure southern tranquility in this small and beautiful place.