Murfreesboro, Tennessee Things to Do & Attractions
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring -
A hands-on museum and nature center, Discovery Center is ideal for both kids and adults. Exhibits include Murfree Spring Boardwalk, which winds its way around 20 acres of wetlands, and Wheels, where you can explore a train depot featuring Lionel Train engines and cars. www.discoverycenteronline.org.
Cannonsburgh Village -
Discover what life was like in Tennessee from the 1830s to the 1930s at Cannonsburgh Village, which features a gristmill, school house, doctor's office, and blacksmith's shop. Guided tours are available for a nominal charge while self-guided tours are free. www.murfreesborotn.gov/default.aspx?ekmenu=126&id=3020.Tennessee Miller Coliseum -
The Tennessee Miller Coliseum is a top venue for all types of sporting events and horse shows, including local, state, national, and international. The arena seats 4,600 but can be extended to accommodate nearly 2,000 more patrons. There is parking for 400 cars and hookups for 70 campers. http://frank.mtsu.edu/~tmcBonnaroo Music and Arts Festival -
Covering four days, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is a smorgasbord of amazing musical talent. Held every June on a stunning 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, the festival presents an eclectic collection of performers. The 2011 festival features Eminem, Florence + The Machine, Neil Young, and Lil Wayne. www.bonnaroo.com
Oaklands Historic House Museum -
A national registered historic landmark, Oaklands Historic House Museum began as a plantation in the early 1800s. Built by Dr. James Maney and his wife, Sallie Murfree Maney, this elegant mansion provides an inside look at the prosperity of the Old South and subsequent hard times caused by the Civil War. www.oaklandsmuseum.org.Nashville Superspeedway -
Since 2001, Nashville Superspeedway has been presenting NASCAR racing plus motorcycle and sports car action. The Camping World Truck Series and Nationwide Series are the two top yearly NASCAR events. www.nashvillesuperspeedway.com.Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration -
The annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration gets underway during the 11 days before Labor Day. Over $650,000 in prizes are awarded in this highly-competitive event where the breed's World Grand Champion and nearly 20 World Champions are crowned. www.twhnc.com.
Stones River National Battlefield -
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and lasted three days. Learn all about one of the Civil War's bloodiest conflicts at Stones River National Battlefield by taking a self-guided tour and visiting the information-rich museum. www.nps.gov/srnc/index.htm.The Center for the Arts -
Featuring local talent both onstage and off, the performances at The Center for the Arts are truly magical. Productions range from Broadway musicals and dramas to concerts and magic shows. The Center has also played host to international folk festivals. http://boroarts.org.Jack Daniels Distillery -
Located in Lynchburg, Tennessee, the Jack Daniel Distillery is the oldest registered distillery in the United States. Take a tour and learn all about how this world-famous whiskey is made from pure iron-free cave spring water. www.jackdaniels.com
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) -
MTSU is the largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee and is home to the Blue Raiders. Athletics range from baseball, football, basketball, and tennis (men) to soccer, volleyball, track, and softball (women). The university was founded in 1911, and now offers over 60 degrees, in diverse areas such as Concrete Management and Aerospace.With a 466 acre campus located minutes from downtown Murfreesboro, MTSU is in a convenient location. Forbes Magazine selected MTSU as Tennessee's highest ranked public university and among the nation's top 100 public institutions, and the Honors College provides talented students with the atmosphere of a small select college nestled within a major university. For more info, please visit www.mtsu.edu
