- Our list of the best things to do in Columbia, Tennessee, features the top 49 nearby activities — including 25 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Columbia, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Columbia, TN , followed by 34 popular activities in nearby cities, including Franklin, Spring Hill, Hampshire and Pulaski
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Located within 15 miles of Nashville, Downtown Franklin has a markedly different vibe. This quirky strip features art galleries, restaurants, boutiques, clothiers, antique dealers, jewelry stores, coffee houses and other one-of-a-kind offerings found only in Franklin.
22.2 Miles
Fresh air is in plentiful supply at Winstead Hill Park in Franklin, Tennessee. The park features open spaces, trails, shady trees, restrooms and a 61-acre battlefield often used for Civil War reenactments.
22.3 Miles
Franklin, Tennessee contains many significant homes and objects from the Civil War. One of the most prominent is the Historic Carnton Plantation, which miraculously survived the bloody Battle of Franklin. It is now a museum and event venue.
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Franklin, Tennessee is home to the McGavock Confederate Cemetery, a significant place for Civil War buffs. Many of the most prominent Confederate soldiers are buried here, most of whom perished during the horrifically bloody Battle of Franklin.
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Jct. Columbia Ave and Cleburne St., Franklin, TN 37064
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A piece of history remains at Carter Gin Assault Site Park, the center of the Battle of Franklin in 1864. The memorial is comprised of a cannonball pyramid monument along with historical markers scattered throughout.
22.7 Miles
A family-run farm that has been in operation for 150 years, Gentry's Farm welcomes visitors in the fall for pumpkins, a corn maze, animals, tire swings and hayrides.
22.8 Miles
Franklin's Carter House is part of the Carnton Plantation complex, a series of buildings that played important roles in the Civil War. The Carter House was originally a private residence but it became an important part of the Union defenses during the five-hour Battle of Carter.
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Lotz House Museum
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1111 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064
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Franklin, Tennessee is home to the Lotz House Museum, which contains objects from the Civil War. The museum has the largest single American collection of antiques from that period, and from the years immediately preceding the war.
23.3 Miles
The historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee offers a diverse assortment of programs for patrons of all ages. The Theatre screens classic movies, hosts concerts and presents professional theatrical productions. Advance reservations are recommended for all live shows.
23.3 Miles
Located along Harpeth River, Pinkerton Park is situated on 34 acres of open green space. The park provides a one-mile walking trail, two playgrounds, picnic tables, barbecue grills, pavilions and restroom facilities.