I wasn't sure what to expect. I wasn't even sure they were open. But I called ahead, and they were…read morethere. It is an astounding collection. It's pretty much a personal collection, sorted out and displayed for the public. I was there to see a few planes, and they have three or four. But they also have many cars, and tractors, and antiques, and old toys, etc. Every couple of minutes I would walk past one display and smile or laugh or gape in surprise at the amazing vehicle or artifact in front of me. There is one whole section of the building, essentially one big barn, full of John Deere tractors. And there are many, many other brands represented, of all ages. There are antique cars, and race cars, and just flat weird vehicles. There's an ultralight plane in the building, and several Vintage planes outside. Spend an hour or two, wander around. You can bring the kids, although it's not really set up for little kids and they can't climb on much. But it is super cool for them to look at all the old toys and interesting vehicles. Plus you can show them what a telephone booth was, and a switchboard, and a jukebox.

I have newly relocated to Bowling Green and have just fallen in love with this museum and the rail…read morepark! The tour guides are volunteers but have EXTENSIVE knowledge about the trains and the history of the railway. There is a lovely little gift shoppe and even a very impressive model train that the kids will love!

Epic Rail Train…read moremuseum located in Bowling Green, KY at the historic (1925) L&N Depot. We were looking for something to check out while we visited Bowling Green, and trains are always a good idea. The Good: *Admission is $16 ($14 seniors and vets) for the museum and tour or $8 for just the museum. *Some nice displays in the museum of historic rail antiquities. *Friendly staff *Touring the rail cars is always fascinating, and they've done a great job refurbishing and keeping them in good shape. The Meh: *Smallish souvenir shop to pick up a few gifts and/or souvenirs for train lovers. The Ugly: *Touring the rail car in the summer is just a downright awful experience. I mean, they try their best to cool off the trains with AC, but it's like spitting into the wind. I was schvitzing more than a turkey in November. TLDR: Not the best train museum I've ever visited--and I've visited a LOT--but it was a good way to kill a few hours and didn't break the bank.

I loved the train set. So impressive. I also loved learning more about an Olympic Athlete. Well…read moreworth the stop.

The most iconic building in Clarksville, TN, has over 125 years of documented history. The…read morewell-designed architecture even withstood an F3 tornado in January 1999. It transformed from a Federal Post Office to the Department of Electricity, and now a beautiful museum to showcase Clarksville's rich culture and history for all ages to enjoy. We enjoyed a group of self-guided and museum-guided tours that included story time, a craft activity, a scavenger hunt, and a plethora of hands-on educational fun. The kids enjoyed the interactive model trains exhibit, Explorer's Landing, and Art Studio. Check out their website membership, group rates, special events, and ways to donate to this beautiful museum. It's truly worth a visit. Highly Recommend!!!

To start, this is one of the prettiest and most unique areas to hike in Clarksville. I say that…read morebecause of the history, Swan Lake, the cave itself and the surrounding woods. If you want a good workout in nature that isn't too daunting, this is the place to come. When I was a little girl, there were no formal, well-kept trails at this park and the cave, 8 miles in length and #280 on the list of the world's largest cave systems, was closed. So, imagine my delight when I discovered the cave is now open for tours. The guided tours are an hour and change and worth the $18/person. You only go into the cave about 1/4 mile and there are two guides with you along the way. The day I took the tour, we had Marley as our lead guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the cave drawings and very entertaining in her presentation delivery. The 20-person group I was with were all listening intently and laughing along to some of her light-hearted jokes. The tour is great for children over 4 and not dangerous, but you do need good shoes and a strong flashlight. As for the trails in the park, they can be challenging depending on the direction you go, the shape you're in and whether you're hiking or trail running. At one section, the trail leads you out into a beautiful field that is especially green and luscious during the summer. It can get super toasty in the sun, so bring water and sunscreen. I highly recommend you visit this park and if you're into caves and history, do consider the tour. You won't be disappointed.

This park has a very unique set of rock formations, sinkholes, and of course, caves and caverns…read more Unfortunately the cave was closed when we visited due to recent flooding. There is a small loop trail that will take you to the cave as well as the sink hole. Admission is required when the cave is open. Parking is available in front of the visitors center.

Fort Defiance (formerly also known as Fort Sevier & Fort Bruce)…read more We loved the little walking path that was here. It shows some of the original earthworks. Museum was very informative. Clarksville, TN in the 1860's was a vital communication/transportation center for the Confederacy. It was a major producer of tobacco and agricultural goods but became an important source of iron (its local foundries producing cannon, artillery shells and musket balls for the Confederate army early in the war). Clarksville's location at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers made it a strategic point. The Confederates in preparing for the city's defense constructed Fort Sevier on a hill that commands the two rivers. On February 19, 1862, Union gunboats came up the river from Fort Donelson and reported the fort displayed a white flag and was left deserted. The Union took over the fort and enlarged it so that it would control traffic on the Hopkinsville (Kentucky) Pike. After the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863, Clarksville became a Federal recruitment center for the induction of free blacks and former slaves into the Union service.

We stopped by since we were killing some time in town for a wedding later in the day. The small…read moremuseum was pretty interesting as was the video. If so inclined they have a long walking path down to the river ( beware the path back is uphill). The fort itself is not much to see given it is just earthen walls. Nice views to downtown c-ville. Ok especially if you are a civil war history buff but for all others... meh.

This place is amazing! With fossils, geodes, artifacts just so much to see. Glow in the dark rocks,…read morefascinating! The employees are very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Found out that they are in need of a much larger building and Murfreesboro is not interested in helping. It would be such a shame on Murfreesboro to lose such a great museum. This is a must see place!

We were killing time in Mufeesboro as we needed to be out of motel in Nashville and had grand ole…read moreopry tickets at 7 pm. Spouse suggests this awful place. It is basically a huge rock collection, minerals, some fossils, taxidermy animals and dinosaur bones. It is in a weird warehouse building. I hate reading stuff in displays and this place was super boring and lame. Cost was $12 admission each.

We are visiting from out of town and got to come on Fossil Quest day. The employees were all fun,…read moreengaging, kind, and informative. It was beyond our expectations. Magic Mr. Nick's dino puppets were an incredible addition.

Pink Floyd Show at the Planetarium for my birthday surprise! What fun we had. Dark Side of the Moon…read more- perfect for us older hippies. Hoping to see the Michael Jackson show in October as well. Comfortable seating and just a lot of fun!

Honest Review: 5/5…read more The Hermitage was absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I decided to do the VIP tour since I was exploring solo, and I'm so glad I got to experience it! Our tour guide, Nick, was super cool, knowledgeable, and down to earth! He did an amazing job explaining the history of the plantation, the people who lived there, and answering all of our questions. There is so much history to take in and so much to see! The grounds were stunning, with beautiful scenery and peaceful walking paths. I definitely appreciated learning about the history while taking in everything this place has to offer. Now, here's a little tip! The main difference I noticed between general admission and the VIP tour was that VIP allowed us access to the balcony of the main house, along with more detailed explanations about the lives of those who lived there. Would I go back? ABSOLUTELY! But next time, I would just purchase general admission and add the carriage ride since I already learned so much from our amazing guide. If you're visiting Nashville, The Hermitage is a MUST SEE! Between the history, the beautiful home, and the breathtaking scenery, it's definitely worth experiencing at least once!

Andrew Jackson is , to put it mildly out of fashion. In some respects that's justified and in some…read morerespects , absurd. Jackson is one of the pivotal presidents and was an impressive presence. He even got to be played by Charlton Heston twice. The house is well worth a look if you're in the area. It also has impressive grounds . There is a cafe and you can get a good lunch there. Seeing The Hermitage is a reminder that Nashville was the elite city of Tennessee long before country music took center stage.Jackson , who came out of rural poverty, decided to cultivate the image of a man who made it and The Hermitage is an expression of that .Give it a look.

Had the best time today touring for the fourth time! We love how the tour guide guides at the Lotz…read moreHouse bring the history to life. It is my favorite historical home to tour! Chuck was our tour guide and we were so happy to have him again as we had him several years ago at Ripavilla plantation! He is wonderful and so knowledgeable. You will not want to miss going here!!

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.

A wonderful and fascinating tour of corvettes from their beginning to today…read moreI did not even know that this place existed. My brother in law loves cars, has a corvette and was excited to visit this on our trip up north. I was not excited. I was also wrong. It is a very nicely done tribute to this classic race car. They have done a wonderful job of making a clean and beautiful showcase for the car in its many iterations and forms. The building itself has a unique design with a long flat expanse and a tower that rises above the main structure. There are several things to do and see in the structure. They have a grill, gift shop, car race (virtual but inside corvettes) and the museum. We did everything but the grill. It was a very nice experience. The museum was a guided tour that was given by a corvette expert. He gave us each hearing devices with earplugs that really made it easy to hear him from anywhere. He took us from the first corvettes to the most recent ones. The cars are real and showroom quality and the museum has excellent cutaways that I absolutely loved. The last part of the tour is inside the large tower and also where a sinkhole opened up years ago. The tour ended us up in the back of the gift shop. If you have never visited, I would recommend it even if you are not a corvette enthusiast as I think you will find something unique and interesting to you.

Somewhat disappointing. Not much there for the C8 enthusiasts. The cutaways for the old models was…read morecool. I wish they'd had one for the C8. I tried the $18 simulator, one star for that terrible experience. The car handled like it was on ice. Nothing and I mean nothing like a good simulator should look or feel. Don't waste your money. Trash the simulators. Their embarrassing. They love selling raffle tickets. The odds are fairly reasonable. The gift shop is almost exclusively for older models. Again, not much for the C8 enthusiasts. I really was hoping for something unique pieces available in the gift shop. Very boring merchandise. I'd probably scrap 90% of the inventory and get a lot of updated merchandise. Higher quality and more unique. Add areas where you could get custom things made of you and your car. Get creative. I'm glad I went but not something I'd want to go back to. And I'm pretty sure now that I'll continue to pass on museum delivery.