Cookeville - Tennessee - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels
The small town atmosphere of Cookeville, Tennessee, will delight you as you start a relaxing vacation in this area. Everything here is family oriented, but there are also great getaways for a romantic weekend or a honeymoon. The Cumberland Fun Center exudes family with all the activities it offers for the whole family - rollerskating, arcade games, moonwalking and laser tag. The Fun Tunnel is another family amusement center where you can play skee ball and pinball.
If you want to buy something truly unique, you just have to visit the Appalachian Center for Crafts. This center is also renowned for its scenic beauty situated on 600 acres and overlooking Center Hill Lake. Take the scenic riverside trail to Burgess Falls State Natural Area and view the spectacular 130-foot waterfall. There are steep cliffs, narrow ridges and a river running through the area.
Fish at the Cane Creek State Park while the family enjoys the other attractions the park has to offer. This park features a fully stocked 56 acre lake, picnic sites, playground, hiking and walking trails as well as basketball and volleyball courts. There is something for everyone in this park. Hidden Hollow is a man made park with beautiful waterfalls and covered bridges. It also offers many opportunities for water activities, such as fishing, boating and swimming.
Art lovers will definitely want to make a stop at the Bryan Fine Arts Center and history buffs will have the Cookeville Depot Museum on their lists of places to see. Have a unique shopping experience in Cookeville when you shop at the Scrap Bug. It is truly amazing to see all the things that can be made from paper. This is only one of many small specialty stores in the town, but there is also a shopping mall - Cookeville Mall - where there are many stores and restaurants.
Dining is a choice you will have to make in Cookeville because of the many restaurants in town. Choose Mexican, Italian or Chinese cuisine, dine at a family restaurant that specializes in steak or seafood, or one that serves traditional home cooking. You can also take out your food at one of the many fast food retailers.
Accommodations will not present you with a problem either. All of the hotels, motels and bed and breakfast establishments will provide you with either a Continental or full breakfast that will have you ready to start a day of sightseeing.