Columbia TN things to do

October 24, 2006 10:38 AM

I will be in the Columbia/Hohenwald, TN area this weekend and am looking for some things to do. I have been told there are lots of historical sites around and lots of plantations. The problem is that I can't seem to find much online. Does anyone know of some good things to do and see? Good restaurants would be a plus!
posted by username68 to travel & transportation (5 comments total)

Well, as a columbia resident, I can attest to the fact that there isn't a WHOLE lot to do (though nashville is really close by)...

As far as food, I would definitely recommend a place called Santa Fe Steakhouse on route 50 by the mall.

Reasonable prices, really good food, and a really wide variety. You can't beat their yeast rolls.
posted by finitejest at 12:26 PM on October 24, 2006

There is an EXCELLENT disc golf course at Henry Horton State Park, and the Duck River is really nice for canoeing.
posted by dontrockwobble at 12:50 PM on October 24, 2006

Yeah I know there isnt MUCH to do, but thought I might give it a try! What about good drives (other than the Trace) and good sites to see -- i was told there were plantations. Do any do tours or could anyone send me information on sites to visit?
posted by username68 at 1:54 PM on October 24, 2006

Hohenwald TN is the home of The Elephant Sanctuary (I know - more elephants!) If they are having a volunteer day, you can go dig fence holes, or shovel manure and generally contribute to the well-being of retired circus elephants! (Well. It's different.)
posted by typewriter at 6:11 PM on October 24, 2006

Ummm, when I was a teenager in near Nashville, we'd sometimes go to Hohenwald for the dig room thrift stores. If I recall correctly, Hohenwald in particular is a relatively poor area without much in the way of world class entertainment.

Henry Horton is probably a decent bet if it's warm enough to be outside. Canoeing the Duck is fun.

Also, according to ePodunk.com, the area museums are the "Historic Blackburn Farmstead & Pioneer Museum, Lewis County Museum, Meriwether Lewis Park, Grave and Monument."

Most of the good plantation-type sites (Carnton Mansion, the Hermitage, Carter House, Bellmeade Plantation) are around Nashville or nearby Franklin (my home town).
posted by mostlymartha at 8:45 PM on October 24, 2006