- Our list of the best things to do in Sparta, Tennessee, features the top 29 nearby activities — including 14 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sparta, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Sparta, TN , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cookeville, Crossville and McMinnville
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Featuring local history exhibits, the Cookeville History Museum in Cookeville, Tennessee is home to collections and artifacts that tell the story of Cookeville's history. Local history hikes are featured at the park every second Saturday.
16.7 Miles
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Cookeville Depot Museum is housed in the original depot building from 1909. In addition to many exhibits with Tennessee Central Railway artifacts, the museum features a park area with several historic train cars.
16.8 Miles
The Cookeville Childrens Museum in Cookeville, Tennessee features interactive displays and a fenced in yard outside with a giant play structure. Exhibits display such subjects as chemistry and Greek mythology. Children can also dress up and perform on stage.
17.2 Miles
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Tennessee Tech University, 805 Quadrangle, Cookeville, TN 38501
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Cookeville's Backdoor Playhouse is the campus theater for the Tennessee Tech University's theater program. Located at the center of campus, the playhouse hosts a seasonally changing slate of dramatic productions.
17.3 Miles
Providing a selection of craft beer, The Coliseum Pub also has a large arcade area where visitors can play the classic games of their childhood. The pub also hosts an open mic night where local musicians and entertainers can perform.
17.3 Miles
Located in Cookeville, Tennessee, the Wesley Arena Theatre is a local theatre company that produces a small number of plays annually. Community residents are invited to apply for auditions for the theatre's featured plays.
21.6 Miles
The largest show cave in Tennessee is the Cumberland Caverns. It is also considered a United States National Natural Landmark with daily walking tours offered daily throughout the year and an Underground Ballroom available for banquets, weddings, special events, and birthday parties.
21.6 Miles
Located on the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River, Cummins Falls State Park is a secluded escape from the rest of the city. Hiking to Cummins Falls is the park's greatest attraction, including the scenic swimming hole underneath the falls.
21.8 Miles
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303 votes
221 Tennessee Avenue, Crossville, TN 38555
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A wide range of performances are offered through the Cumberland County Playhouse. The plays are a mix of new items and classics while there are also frequent concerts throughout the year.
21.8 Miles
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57 votes
1345 Cumberland Caverns Road, McMinnville, TN 37110
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Within the Cumberland Caverns is the Bluegrass Underground venue where a live radio show is recorded 333 feet below ground. Visitors to the venue walk down to the main cavern past underground pools and waterfalls.