How to Spend a Day Trip in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Featured in this Article: Things to Do in Murfreesboro, TN

Things to Do in Murfreesboro
Places to Eat in Murfreesboro

• Stones River National Battlefield is the site of the Battle of Stones River, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War with the highest percentage of casualties on both sides

• Spend a day on the seven miles of trails with information on the battle including strategies and the challenges the Union and Confederate armies faced

• Some trails are paved and fully accessible while others go through woods and over rocks

• There are guided tours available and interpretive programs hosted throughout the year

• The Visitors Center is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays to Mondays

Oaklands Mansion

• See the grand architecture of Oaklands Mansion while strolling the grounds

• Open every day from dawn to dusk

• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Oaklands Mansion was on the frontlines of the Civil War

• Hosted Sarah Childress Polk (wife of President James K. Polk), Confederate General Braxton Briggs, oceanographer and naval officer Matthew Fontaine Maury

• During the Battle of Stones River, Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalrymen defeated Union forces who were camping on the front lawn of Oaklands

• It's said the children of the Oaklands Mansion watched the battle from a second story window

• Self-guided tours are available Tuesday-Friday

• Reservations are highly recommended, but walk-ins are welcomed

Cannonsburgh Village

• Not far from the battlefield, Cannonsburgh Village highlights early Tennessee life beginning in the 1830s

• Explore a gristmill, one-room schoolhouse, town hall, log home, church, doctor's office, museum, general store, caboose and a working blacksmith's shop

• There's even the world's largest cedar wood bucket on display

• Self-guided tours are free

• Visitor Center sells snacks, drinks, souvenirs, post cards and t-shirts

• Call before visiting as the Village may be closed for special events

• April 1-Oct. 31 hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday

• Nov. 1-March 31 hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday weather permitting. Call before visiting

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

• For families, there's no better way to spend a day trip than at the Discovery Center with its interactive exhibits and themed events.

• Kids will love the hands-on experiences like the 5 Senses - with a life-sized nose, tongue, ear, hand and eye that dive into the senses of the body

• Creation Station - artists can create masterpieces with chalk, paper, cardboard, paint, clay and more

• The Farmers Market teaches how many miles the average meal takes to arrive on plates and information on buying local

• Water Works covers interactive systems of pumps, wheels and pipes, teaching the power of water

Shopping at The Avenue

• With a variety of stores to choose from, The Avenue is a one-stop shop

• Gather inspiration for your home and closet

• Retailers include Express, Sunglass Hut, Yankee Candle, Kirkland's, Gymboree and more

• Have a bite at a variety of restaurants like Bar Louie and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

• Get a new topcoat or a massage at Nails So Happy, Massage Envy and Spa and ELife Nail Spa

The Miracle Field

• The Miracle Field can be enjoyed by children of all abilities

• A custom-designed, rubberized baseball field

• Open to adults and children with special needs

• Perfect for wheelchairs and other assertive devices

• Features sensory stations, zipline, ramps and turf

• Enjoy a lunch on one of the covered picnic tables or at one of the concession stands

• Cedar Glades Brews is a premier beer lover's destination in Murfreesboro

• Sour beers, lagers, farmhouse aleas

• Cotswold Morris is a perfectly balanced with roasted malts and hops

• IPAs and porters

• Representation on tap from other breweries nationwide

• There are non-alcoholic beers to sip, too, from Urban ARtifact's SEEDLESS Mango Sour beer, Athletic Brewing Company's Run Wild IPA and Radeberger Gruppe's Clausthaler Dry Hopped Lager

Hop Springs Beer Park

• Enjoy the rolling hills at the new Hop Springs

• The tasting room is the ultimate hangout spot

• You'll find an extensive list of craft beer

• Live music every weekend

• Delicious food from food trucks

• Family and dog-friendly venue

• Hop Springs is open Wednesdays to Sundays

Alley on Main

• The recipes at The Alley on Main have been passed down for generations

• Meals freshly made in-house

• Comfort foods like lasagna with a quarter-pound of beef, pork, four cheeses, basil and meat sauce

• Tomato pasta that's been perfected over 130 years

• Fried catfish sandwiches that feature eight-ounce, farm-raised fillets with house-made coleslaw and tartar sauce

• 16-ounce T-bone steaks

• Pork chops and chicken fried chicken

• Kid-friendly menu includes pasta, grilled or fried chicken tenders, grilled or fried shrimp, turkey and cheese and The Huck Special - one meatball, no sauce with fries on the side

Hattie Jane's Creamery

• Seasonal and local flavors, including Hatcher Family Dairy milk are infused into the ice cream at Hattie Jane's Creamery

• Located on North Church Street in downtown Murfreesboro

• Waffle cones, toppings and other treats are all made in-house from scratch

• Flavors include glazed donut, butterscotch Oreo, chocolate coconut honeycomb, cookie jar supreme, Nana Puddin' and more

• Vegan flavors made with coconut

Plan a trip to Murfreesboro to discover even more ways to make memories.