Surrender House

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Surrender House/Dover Hotel

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Site of the surrender of Fort Donelson. Original structure built in 1851 was formerly the Dover Hotel.

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Surrender House/Dover Hotel

101 Petty St.
Dover, TN 37058

931-232-5706
Hours
May - Sept.: noon - 4 p.m.; Oct.: weekends only
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Restaurants

The Dover Grille

A friendly place, right on the Dover Square serving steaks, sandwiches and Tex-Mex.

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Restaurants

Mama Mea's Pizza and More

Mama Mea’s is famous for their family-friendly atmosphere and Italian specials, like Stromboli and their Pizza Burger! Great salads and desserts available on the menu.

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Places to Stay

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Piney Campground

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Sunset Motor Inn

Four minutes from the Land Between The Lakes, southern entrance.

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Cabins & Chalets

Dixie Land Country Cabins

Enjoy cabins in a country setting for weekend getaways or family reunions. Amenities include kitchens, baths, air conditioning, satellite TV, BBQ picnic areas, and parking.

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Things to Do

W.D. Sykes Museum
Museums

W.D. Sykes Museum

The 1888 historic W.D. Sykes-Brandon House, built in the style of a river showboat, serves as the museum, with rotating exhibits that depict the county’s early history.

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Fort Donelson
Civil War

Fort Donelson National Battlefield

The site of the first decisive Union victory of the Civil War.

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Buffalo
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Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area

Land Between the Lakes

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