We had a charmed day, tour and visit. Met Bob the rooster. And co-owner too who was exceptionally…read morecordial and welcoming. The museum and grounds include significant Americana, Johny Cash, Elvis, and a painting featuring Bob Dylan. Clean. Well cared for and presented. Loved it. We arrived on a quiet fall day, out of season and couldn't promise the same experience for others. There is a gathering area to enjoy music performances in the summer months that wasn't open. There wasn't any food sold and I'm unaware if guests can bring any snacks to the events.

My husband and I were spending a few days in Memphis, and I just happened to pick up a pamphlet…read morefrom the visitor's center about TN Music Pathways. The last night there I decided to read through it, thinking to myself that we needed to make another trip through Tennessee to hit all of these cool places. Some we have already been to, but wouldn't mind going again. My husband being a HUGE Johnny Cash fan, I suggested we make a detour on our way home, just to fit Storytellers Hideaway Farm in. We were NOT disappointed. We both thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the house and the barn with all sorts of memorabilia. The highlight of the experience was the music and camaraderie with Johnny Cash's nephew, Mark Alan Cash. We could sit there and listen to him all day. We loved listening to the stories from his personal experiences with his uncle. If we ever get the chance to come back through here, we definitely will.

aMuse'um is a sweet, fun space for young children to engage in imaginative play…read more The space isn't very large, but offered a nice variety of play options. The play area was clean and in decent shape. Everything was working. We don't live close enough to need a membership, but they seem reasonably priced. Admission was $12 per child, no fee for adults. I thought this was fair for what was offered. You do need to book a play slot ahead of time. The first slot of the day is 10-12:30. A chicken coop, fast food restaurant, ice cream shop, bank, grocery store, house, nursery, veterinary clinic, and fishing area with a climbing structure were the main play areas. They also had dress up, a large mouth for pretend brushing, a little car, a lite brite, and some wall activities. My daughters are two years old and six years old. Both had a great time and found plenty to entertain them. Kids will definitely love this spot. The location on the square is perfect for lunch or shopping afterwards.

It has a little bit of everything but lacking a lot.. But…read morefirst up, the staff was very kind. It's tiny but cute. There's a cooking/restaurant, pediatrics, "bank" but really nothing but the fun air shoots in there, a vet, a giant mouth to brush teeth, a chicken coop, a store. Enough to keep some children entertained for the two hours! But. It's lacking a lot. So if your kid is over 4 they will question (for example) why there's no scoop to scoop the ice cream and why the ice cream doesn't fit in the bowls provided. My 7 year old kept saying it was "so random" as she went to various stations that were missing obvious items. I'm not sure if they wore out and they haven't replaced them or if it was lacking to begin with. But my 4 year old ignored the missing items and mostly spent her time with the babies. Also.... The toys could definitely use a good wipe down.

This place has cool stuff inside ! We stopped in on Black Friday ......... this whole street has…read moredifferent stuff . Lots of antiques, tools , car parts .. a lot of junk too . Yesterday was blistering cold out . Better when the weathers nice to stop In all these places

My wife and I come to Tennessee every Thanksgiving for the last few years(from DFW) and have been…read morewanting to come and do some shopping, but found that they have tours so we decided to try a tour. She as a kid had visited a town in Pennsylvania and absolutely loved her experience. So we decided to experience the different faction since we're here in Tennessee. It was a great experience. The tour was extremely informative. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable about their way of life. The Amish are friendly as well. When you pass them in the roads they'll smile and wave at you. At first I wasn't sure if that was ok. But, when I saw them do it I was like oh ok, I guess it's ok. We bought some jams, peanut brittle (it's like crack, seriously!), wife bought a basket which you can tell the craftsmanship that went into it. She didn't buy it from IKEA or Home Goods. It's really good quality and for a really reasonable price too. We also bought some chocolate chip cookies(my favorite cookie, and they're so good!), some sweet pickles, pot holders, and can't remember what else. Spent a bit of money. But, money well spent. The prices for everything is very reasonable. Not at all expensive from the families while you're on the tour. Everything is hand/home made. And so far from everything we've tried have been extremely pleased with our purchases. Remember to bring cash! No CC/debit machines on the tour.

Blown away by this museum. Kept both me and the kids entertained!! Love how interactive everything…read moreis & it is truly for all ages. The planetarium is definitely worth it ! I thought it would be a lil too much for the littles but they were SAT. They are constantly upgrading their exhibits so there's always a reason to come back and see more ! Parking was a breeze.

This place has lots of interesting kids interactive activities like playing with sound and musical…read moreinstruments, arts and crafts, Jurassic world, and planetarium. Second floor has the run around course. On the third floor there's a lot of science related things like human body, an open theater and cafeteria. A lot of the play areas are Blippi themed that a lot of the kids love. All the staff members we interacted with were friendly and helpful. The whole space was relatively clean and most the were functional. My family and I had an amazing experience!

I was visiting my only high school friend in Franklin, and we were looking for something to do…read moredowntown that did not revolve around eating or drinking for once. She has lived there for years and had never done this tour, which made it feel like a bit of a discovery for both of us. We ended up at the Lotz House Museum, and it turned out to be one of those unexpectedly memorable experiences. On this particular day, we lucked out with Chuck as our guide. He is a former high school history professor, and you can tell immediately. He does not just recite facts, he brings everything to life with stories, details, and just the right amount of drama. The house itself is not large, but that almost works in its favor. Between the stories of the Lotz family and the vivid accounts of the Battle of Franklin happening right outside, you can practically see it all unfolding as you move from room to room. It is the kind of experience that sticks with you long after you leave, and at around seventeen dollars, it feels like an absolute steal. And do not skip the gift shop. Treat yourself to a peach Nehi soda on your way out. It is unexpectedly fantastic, and I am still thinking about how to get my hands on more.

Shout out to our tour guide Evan! He was amazing! He shared the story of the war with passion and…read moreenthusiasm which kept our attention the whole way through the tour! This is a must visit museum of history around you, out the windows and throughout the floors that grace your feet!

Visiting this James K Polk site is a must-do if you are a history nerd!…read more There is plenty of free angle parking directly next to the home and a lot across the street. You start your visit at "Sister's House" (visitor center) which is around the corner on 7th street. Right now, for adults, for $14 you get a tour of the home and access to the gardens, kitchen (self-guided tour), museum room, and the exhibit in the Presidential Hall. This is totally worth the price!!! The tour alone is worth $14. There is a ~12 minute introductory visit offered in the visitor center, and they seem to just play it when enough people have congregated for a tour. The tours don't seem to be scheduled at particular times, so you'll have to be flexible when you arrive. You cannot purchase tickets in advance online. There is also a small reading-heavy exhibit room in the visitor center too, so plenty to occupy yourself. The home tour was awesome!! Our guide Cody was incredibly knowledgeable, and he was full of fun facts and energy. The tour lasted about 45 minutes, which is one of the longest presidential home tours I've been on, so definitely worth the price of admission! You can't take pictures inside too. Once the tour is over, you have access to the gardens and the self-guided tour of the kitchen. The Presidential Hall is located down the street on High St, and right now there is an art exhibit focused on slavery and civil rights leaders. Admission is currently included with the $14 ticket price, but I think that changes with the exhibit. The gardens are gorgeous! And don't forget to take a picture with the life-sized statues of James and Sarah Polk across 7th street! I would budget 2 hours to see everything. I highly recommend making this trip when you're in Nashville.

We were in town for an anniversary trip and this was a great experience! The tour guide was very…read moreknowledgeable. Polk is one of those presidents you don't hear a lot about. As someone with a Bachelor's in History, I learned a good bit about him! He had much to do with the expansion into the west and played a major role in America being the size it is today. This is a must-see in Columbia!

The Discovery Center has a lot to offer for kids. They have a two story building with indoor…read moreexhibits and an outdoor area with walking paths. There is plenty of free parking right in front of the building in a paved lot. The entrance has a traffic light which made getting in and out easy. The admission price was comparable to an indoor playground. I thought this was reasonable since they have more to offer than the average indoor playground. Memberships would be the way to go for people who live nearby. The main area of the first floor has a water play area, a pretend fire truck, an arts and craft room, a pretend boat, and a room of imaginative play. The imaginative play room had exhibits including a grocery store and puppet area. The second floor had a train room, an old car, a play mechanic area, and a rotating exhibit section. We spent most of our time inside since it was cold the day we visited. We saw the fox enclosure and walking paths. We plan to return on a warmer day to explore this more. The Discovery Center has plenty to offer for hours of fun.

Nice, interesting facility but curiously rude and dismissive front desk worker today 5/9/26read more

As a lifelong area resident, I'm shocked I waited so long to visit Cheekwood! The incredible home…read moreand gardens are a great way to spend a day. From the beginning, the experience was wonderful. After leaving our car and scanning our tickets, there were multiple employees to direct us and answer any questions. We began by exploring the gardens. My personal favorite was the sculpture walk, with several different sculptures hidden around every corner. We then took a self-guided tour of the historic mansion. The mansion is decorated with items from the Cheek family collection, as well as donated items and rotating art exhibits. I particularly loved the wood paneled library and the small morning/dining room. Definitely the place to come if you want some design inspo! Be prepared to walk when you visit. We arrived around 10:30 on a weekend, and were directed to park in the overflow parking. The overflow lot requires a walk on gravel/rock with a slight incline. Although the site is huge, there are plenty of benches and three different restrooms. There are limited food options, but we were able to bring sandwiches and enjoy lunch in the water garden. When visiting, don't miss the iconic Wisteria Arbor or the stables!

Checkwood has stunning views and many photo-worthy spots. Went on a breezy Sunday where the sun was…read morebright and the winds a little high. I only attended the garden due to time since I had to be back on the road for home. I was able to walk 3/4 of the garden within 2 hours so I say there is much to see and admire. I was able to take photos with ease and I enjoyed that I wasn't the only one carrying a camera. 1 thing I didn't like is that the paid parking is on a steep hill and basically dirt. It was only $7 ($5 + $2 fee) but i would've hoped for something a bit better. So carry your good shoes in your hand.

Local art gallery that focuses on preserving and restoring thousands of film negatives from…read moreColumbia and around the area. It's a super cool initiative and you can see lots of the photos on display inside the shop. It should be on your to do list, if your near the square in Columbia.

From the owner: At the W7thCo Gallery you will find a wonderful, one of a kind collection of fine black and white…read morephotos spanning a hundred years from Columbia and beyond.