Crossville Travel Guide

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Nestled in the heart of the Cumberland Plateau, Crossville, Tennessee is a charming city known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and vibrant arts scene. With its picturesque landscapes and mild climate, Crossville is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The city is surrounded by numerous lakes, rivers, and parks, making it an ideal location for fishing, boating, hiking, and bird-watching.

One of the city's main attractions is the Cumberland Mountain State Park, which offers a variety of outdoor activities including camping, picnicking, swimming, and golfing. The park also features a beautiful 35-acre lake, perfect for paddle boating and fishing. For those interested in the arts, Crossville is home to the renowned Cumberland County Playhouse, one of the largest professional non-profit theaters in the United States. The Playhouse hosts a wide range of productions, from Broadway musicals to original plays, attracting visitors from near and far.

In addition to its natural beauty and cultural attractions, Crossville is also known for its excellent golf courses, earning it the nickname "The Golf Capital of Tennessee." Golf enthusiasts can choose from a variety of courses, including the Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain, designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. After a day on the greens, visitors can explore the city's historic downtown area, which is dotted with charming shops, art galleries, and restaurants serving up Southern hospitality and delectable cuisine.

Alternative names: Established: 1856 (168 years ago)Population: 11.4 thous.Area: 20.78 mi²Elevation: 1847 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°57'28"N, 85°1'51"W

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Crossville Attractions - What to See and Explore

Crossville offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Palace Theater, Art Circle Public Library, Horace Burgess's Treehouse, Military Memorial Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Concerts and shows • Rock club • Theater
Palace Theater
The Palace Theater at 210 N. Main St. in Crossville, Tennessee is a historic movie theater built in the 1930s.
Library
Art Circle Public Library
The Art Circle Public Library is located in Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee, and is part of the Falling Water Regional Library.
35°59'8"N • 84°59'40"W
Horace Burgess's Treehouse
Horace Burgess's Treehouse was a treehouse and church in Crossville, Tennessee, United States. Construction began in 1993, mostly by Burgess who says that, in a vision, God commanded him to build a treehouse.

Day trips

Crossville – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Crossville, it's worth seeing attractions such as: The Lost Sea Adventure (Sweetwater), Fall Creek Falls (Pikeville), Cane Creek Falls (Pikeville).

44 milesSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Nature and wildlife tours
The Lost Sea Adventure, Sweetwater
Craighead Caverns is an extensive cave system located in between Sweetwater and Madisonville, Tennessee. It is best known for containing the United States' largest and the world's second largest non-subglacial underground lake, The Lost Sea.
27 milesSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Fall Creek Falls, Pikeville
Fall Creek Falls is a 256-foot tall sheer-drop waterfall located in Fall Creek Falls State Park near Spencer, Tennessee. It is the tallest waterfall of such kind east of the Mississippi River. A short trail leads from the parking lot atop the plateau down to the base of the gorge, giving access to the waterfall's plungepool.
27 milesSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Cane Creek Falls, Pikeville
Cane Creek Falls is an 85-foot plunge waterfall located along Cane Creek near Spencer, Tennessee, above the creek's confluence with Rockhouse Creek and Fall Creek.
32 milesW
State park, Nature and wildlife, Waterfall
Burgess Falls, Sparta
The Burgess Falls is a cascade waterfall on the Falling Water River located within the Burgess Falls State Park, in Putnam and White counties, Tennessee, in the United States.
27 milesSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Cane Creek Cascades, Pikeville
Cane Creek Cascades is a 45 feet cascade located along Cane Creek, just above Cane Creek Falls. The falls are located near Spencer, Tennessee in Fall Creek Falls State Park.