Paula’s guidebook
Marina
Marina is 8.8 miles from the Lake House. They offer Pontoon and Kayak rental. There is a public fishing pier and you can put your boat on the lake for a $5 fee. Also enjoy a meal and the beautiful views at the Lighthouse floating restaurant.
10 locals recommend
Cookeville Boat Dock
13800 Cookeville Boatdock RdMarina is 8.8 miles from the Lake House. They offer Pontoon and Kayak rental. There is a public fishing pier and you can put your boat on the lake for a $5 fee. Also enjoy a meal and the beautiful views at the Lighthouse floating restaurant.
This marina offers boat rentals, including tritoons, wave runners, ski boats, kayaks and paddle boards. They have a fully stocked ship store, golf cart valet service that will take you directly to the pier, 24 hr fuel stations and a restaurant.
22 locals recommend
Hurricane Marina
1287 Floating Mill RdThis marina offers boat rentals, including tritoons, wave runners, ski boats, kayaks and paddle boards. They have a fully stocked ship store, golf cart valet service that will take you directly to the pier, 24 hr fuel stations and a restaurant.
Hiking
Love to hike and take in beautiful views of Burgess Falls? Just a 20 min drive to Burgess Falls State Park where there are hiking trails to 4 waterfalls!
153 locals recommend
Burgess Falls State Park
4000 Burgess Falls DrLove to hike and take in beautiful views of Burgess Falls? Just a 20 min drive to Burgess Falls State Park where there are hiking trails to 4 waterfalls!
Prepared to get wet on this fun hike. There are 9 creek crossing varying from ankle deep to knee deep. Don’t forget your water shoes!
18 locals recommend
Window Cliffs State Natural Area
8400 Old Cane Creek RdPrepared to get wet on this fun hike. There are 9 creek crossing varying from ankle deep to knee deep. Don’t forget your water shoes!
I recommend shoes that can get wet for these trails and many of the paths can be slippery with several stairs. Open year-round, but closed for high precipitation.
109 locals recommend
Rock Island State Park
82 Beach RdI recommend shoes that can get wet for these trails and many of the paths can be slippery with several stairs. Open year-round, but closed for high precipitation.
The highest free-fall waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Park entrance should be well marked with large parking area/restrooms (maps often routes to incorrect entrance) best to choose 'driving directions' from map on tnstateparks.com or enter GPS coordinates 35.6568,-85.3576
205 locals recommend
Fall Creek Falls State Park
2009 Village Camp RdThe highest free-fall waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Park entrance should be well marked with large parking area/restrooms (maps often routes to incorrect entrance) best to choose 'driving directions' from map on tnstateparks.com or enter GPS coordinates 35.6568,-85.3576
Wine tasting and Restaurant
Book a tasting and a tour and enjoy some local cheeses at DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards!
41 locals recommend
DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards
600 Lance DrBook a tasting and a tour and enjoy some local cheeses at DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards!
Brewery
This cute brewery is surprisingly tucked away and off the beaten path but worth the trip! My favorites are the Grass Roots and Stout. Their low key outdoor space feels like you're hanging at a friends house and a great spot to meet locals, breath in some fresh country air and/or play a game of corn hole. They routinely have a rotating food truck. Try the sloppy joe taco if it's available, just trust me! Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday.
47 locals recommend
Calfkiller Brewing Company
1839 Blue Springs RdThis cute brewery is surprisingly tucked away and off the beaten path but worth the trip! My favorites are the Grass Roots and Stout. Their low key outdoor space feels like you're hanging at a friends house and a great spot to meet locals, breath in some fresh country air and/or play a game of corn hole. They routinely have a rotating food truck. Try the sloppy joe taco if it's available, just trust me! Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Closed on Sunday.
Microbrewery located in the historical west side of Cookeville. Family friendly environment with house made sodas on tap in addition to unique brews.
36 locals recommend
Red Silo Brewing LLC
118 W 1st StMicrobrewery located in the historical west side of Cookeville. Family friendly environment with house made sodas on tap in addition to unique brews.
This brewery often has live entertainment, a walk up counter for food and indoor/outdoor seating. Hours vary and they are closed on Monday/Tuesday.
26 locals recommend
Happy Trails Brewery & Taproom
38 W Bockman WayThis brewery often has live entertainment, a walk up counter for food and indoor/outdoor seating. Hours vary and they are closed on Monday/Tuesday.
Entertainment
Drive-in movie theater! Open Friday and Saturday with 2 showings each night. You can visit spartdrivein.com for current movie listings.
7 locals recommend
Sparta Drive-In
220 Roberts Matthews HwyDrive-in movie theater! Open Friday and Saturday with 2 showings each night. You can visit spartdrivein.com for current movie listings.
Food scene
This hidden restaurant is located at Hurricane Marina and has indoor/outdoor seating right on the water. They serve relaxed style southern food, craft beers & frozen drinks. Check out their menu at bluewatergrillechl.com.
30 locals recommend
Blue Water Grille
1287 Floating Mill RdThis hidden restaurant is located at Hurricane Marina and has indoor/outdoor seating right on the water. They serve relaxed style southern food, craft beers & frozen drinks. Check out their menu at bluewatergrillechl.com.
Soul Craft Coffee
43 W Broad St