My motorcycle riding club likes to find family friendly places to eat and visit. One of our members…read morewas here awhile back and suggested we go. We rode up from the Memphis area This is behind a private home. The home owner built it. The fee is $5.00 per person. He and his son built it all. It's a cool place to visit.

I'm sad that I was here on a Sunday afternoon and did not have a chance to properly tour the…read moreinterior of this beautiful home. It's clear that this is a leftover from better days in Cairo, a city that has fallen into deep disrepair like a shopping mall with no tenants. The outside is stunning with well kept grounds including the small gazebo and the brick paths. Even if it's closed for the day, it's still well worth a good walk around. [Review 1242 of 2024 - 197 in Illinois - 22265 overall]

I saw this place on the map and was looking for something to do it was awesome. The tour guide is…read moreso sweet and knowledgeable. He really cares about his job. There's so much to see there. If you have a chance and you like old homes this is a must see. The $8 fee is well worth the money. They were just taking down there Christmas decorations but the place was still impressive. If you can give a call before you go in case he's out that would be great because you don't wanna miss this house.

I love Patsy... what a shame of her and the others passing in 1963 due to pilot error. Bless Patsy,…read moreHawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas. Thank you for the music.

We love you, Patsy!…read more What a moving moment for me to be able to visit the crash site and memorial of Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hankshaw Hawkins, and Randy Hughes. I was visiting alone, and a random dude in a truck pulled up and parked right next to me, didn't even get out of his truck, so I got a little spooked and didn't get to stay as long as I wanted. I'm so very glad I made the drive out nonetheless.

Pretty Neat little cabin. Love the History. If you are in Rutherford, TN, please stop by.read more

Small cabin with antiques in the inside. Had to visit -…read moreMight be a good stop for small boys. Would not go again...

I have visited the original La Tour Eiffel in Paris France (oddly, I didn't review it), plus…read morereplicas in Paris Texas*, Paris Illinois, and the half-scale version at Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino**. I have also passed through Paris Missouri and New Paris Ohio, but no Eiffel Towers spotted in either. The Eiffel Tower in Paris Tennessee is a 70-foot tall 1:20 scale replica. It was originally built in 1990 by engineering students at Christian Brothers University in Memphis for the Memphis in May festival, which honored France that year. Using Gustave Eiffel's original drawings, they crafted the tower from 500 pieces of Douglas fir and 6,000 steel rods, donating over 10,000 hours of labor. When the wooden structure began to wear down, local craftsman Keith Jackson rebuilt it in steel in 2002. Today it stands proudly here in Eiffel Tower Park, surrounded by walking trails, a splash pad, a disc golf course, and more. Bienvenue à Paris, y'all. Enjoy the view from the ground. There is no going up this Eiffel Tower. [Round number review 26300 overall - 1121 of 2026 - 626 in Tennessee] * The Eiffel Tower in Paris Texas is 65 feet tall, including its cowboy hat. ** The Las Vegas replica reaches 540 feet.

My 2nd Eiffel Tower. my 1st was back in 1984 in Paris France. Very cute park. The one in France…read morewas a lot bigger, that's for sure. Great for the kidos with a pool and splash pads and a few swings.

The site of the Battle of Salem Cemetery is located on a quiet road in Madison County, Tennessee…read moreand as I was in Jackson, Tennessee on business, I saw a sign pointing here and decided to take a moment to check it out. I have visited multiple Civil War sites and one thing that never ceases to amaze me is how tranquil these places are, yet on December 19, 1862, that tranquility was shattered when approximately one thousand men engaged in a two hour battle. We need to remember these moments in history, we need to remember the footsteps that led us to today. Again, I am always surprised at the tranquility of these Civil War battle sites. It is almost like the land is saying that it knew violence and now only embraces peace and tranquility. I am better for finding this spot and am grateful that I was able to pay my respects to those who fell on that fateful day back in 1862. If you are in the area, I definitely recommend you come here. Pay your respects and learn of the footsteps that led us to the world we stand in today. I give this a rating of five stars and again, I would definitely recommend a visit here.

Peaceful and serene. Wonderful place to walk after or before work. Very well kept…read more Eagles like to frequent here; I believe they still nest here. Barges go lazily by, bathroom is beautiful and clean. Great visit for family coming in, or locals alike.

I did most of driving from St Louis here. The visitor center is under remodeling so it is in a…read moretrailer now. Watched a short video on Uysses Grant, General Buckman and the battle the Union won over the Confederates here. Drove to all sites, cemetery and Dover Hotel where the south surrendered.

The Reed party came to present-day Decatur County and into Henderson County, where they encountered…read morea group of Chickasaw Indians. The story goes that the Reeds formed a close bond with the Indians, participating in hunting and fishing activities and adopting their way of life. Eventually, Joseph Reed left his sons Jack and William during the winter of 1817 to live with the Chickasaw while he returned to Georgia to bring the rest of his family to join them. The boys, aged 11 and 7, were reunited when their father returned in the spring of 1818 with the rest of their family and enslaved individuals. Once settled, they built the homestead on what is now Shady Hill Road. Several remains of the ages-old original structures were built when the Reeds first arrived. Also, there are more additions to the property as the Reed family's descendants remained there for almost 190 years until the final person died in the early 2000s. Since then, the property has remained vacant, from what I was told. On the property, the is the Reed cemetery, structures from the original property, and upkeep of the lands. There are no plaques or signs to talk about the historical site. It just remains as is. I also could not tell you who keeps up the property now or who owns it. I might be a descendant, but I only learned of my lineage to the Reeds a few years ago. I am gathering more information on Reed Place to tell its story from all sides accurately. I think it is easy to talk about the side I descend from, but what about the other inhabitants who also occupied this space? Once I have that information, I look forward to sharing more about my learning. If you enjoy history and are in the area, this would be worth stopping by to see. I love genealogy and ancestral taphophilia, so it only made sense that I ventured here.

Fun place with so many things to see . There are rooms dedicated to Dinosaur facts , Duck hunting ,…read moreold cars , military, the planets , and more .

Drove all the way out her for a fun summer day trip. We spent about 4 hours here after our long 2…read morehour drive up there. It was fun but more than half of the park is outside and it was a quite hot. I recommend visiting in the Spring or Fall when the weather is nice. Because we came on a weekday, the crowds were very manageable. Sadly, in my opinion, too many of the outdoor exhibits were closed or under renovation. My 20 month old enjoyed looking at the cars and tractors and rode in the stroller almost the whole time. I would say this museum is good for ages 3 and up (probably why under 3 has free admission!) We started inside and then explored the outdoor grounds, which were very spacious and clean. We also ate at the cafe, which was ok but in my opinion had low food quality as the corn dogs were undercooked and was a bit expensive for its quality of food. There are many add ons to your experience that we didn't do this time because we didn't think they would be great for our toddler (earthquake simulator, movie, 3D show, observation deck). We enjoyed the park overall but we were expecting more of the exhibits indoors.