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Attractions at Dale Hollow Lake
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Bowling
Comet Lanes
Family Entertainment Center - located in nearby
Albany, KY have a wonderful bowling experience waiting
for you. They also have games and a snack bar for your
entertainment. Please call
(606) 387-4892 for more information.
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Cultural
Activities
Cumberland County
Playhouse - This
fine regional performing arts center is one of the most
active in rural America. It offers professionally produced
musicals, plays, and concerts in three theaters on a
lakeside site from February thru mid-December. Famous
productions include-Hello Dolly, Oklahoma, Man of
LaMancha, Grapes of Wrath-mix with Cumberlands culture-Smoke
on the Mountain, A Homestead Album, Quilters and
much more. Visitors often have a choice of several productions.
Also the shady grounds around the Playhouse invite picnics,
and the Theater-in-the-Woods is a magical setting for
occasional summer evening productions. The Playhouse
offers hundreds of classes in theater, dance and music
for all ages. For more info, tickets and area lodging
reservation call (931) 484-5000.
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Country
Store/Mennonite Community
Muddy
Pond Mennonite Settlement -
Located in Hanging Limb, the Muddy Pond Mennonite Settlement
has a variety of family-owned businesses offering baked
goods, molasses, and leather productions. While at Muddy
Pond you can visit the Muddy Pond General Store, with
quilts, crafts, natural food and a deli, Bauman's Harness
& Leather Shops, the Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill &
Store, where you can watch them make molasses, and Bachen
Haus Bakery, offering delicious breads, cinnamon rolls
and pies. For more info call (931) 445-7829.
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Historical
Sites/Markers
Cordell
Hull Birthplace and Museum State Park -
Historical site owned by the State of Tennessee, consisting
of Cordell Hull's original log cabin birthplace, and
an exhibition building housing documents and artifacts,
including the Nobel Peace Prize for Peace Medal. Hull's
will provided for the placing of artifacts and books
from his private apartment in a museum which was opened
in Pickett County, Tennessee in September 1996. Picnic
shelters and grills as well as park area, so plan a
day of picnicking in the shade as you venture back in
time. For more info call (931) 864-3247 or visit www.tnstateparks.com
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Sergeant
Alvin C. York Gristmill Birthplace Museum
- The
Alvin C. York Sate Historic Area at Pall Mall is a memorial
to the Most Decorated World War I soldier. York's rise
to fame resulted from his legendary firefight against
the German Army in the Argonne Forest of France. Sgt.
York was rewarded with more than 40 Allied decorations
including the Congressional Medal of Honor. You can
visit the family home and farm, the rock ledge where
he married, the church he helped to build, as well as
the post office/general store which he operated for
years. The historic area lies beside the Wolf River
and includes a picturesque Grist Mill, which York operated
in the 40's. The park includes a picnic pavilion and
playground equipment. His burial site is at the Wolf
River Cemetery and only a short, yet beautiful drive
away. For more info call (931) 879-6456 or visit www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/sgtyork
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The
Borderlands Exhibit -
Located at Byrdstown
Town Hall, just a few miles from Dale Hollow Lake. The
Borderlands Exhibit is an interpretive exhibit detailing
the people, events and places of local interest that
occurred during the era of the American Civil War; a
story of their families and descendants through the
reconstruction of the union. On display are various
artifacts of local interest on loan, along with photos
and copies of letters, various maps and reference books.
For more info call the Chamber toll free (888) 406-4704.
Visit www.theborderlands.org
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Historic
Rugby - Time
stands still at tiny Historic Rugby, the restored Victorian
village founded in 1880 by British author and social
reformer Thomas Hughes. At its peak, some 350 people
lived in the colony. More than 60 buildings of Victorian
design graced the townscape. When visiting Historic
Rugby you will see the surviving 20 original buildings
still standing at the southern edge of the Big South
Fork Park, unspoiled by modern development. Schoolhouse
Visitor Centre exhibits and video trace a century of
Rugby's British and Appalachian heritage. Daily guided
tours take visitors into the 1882 Thomas Hughes Library,
its original 7,000-volume collection still on the shelves,
1887 Christ Church Episcopal, where visitors are always
welcome at Sunday morning service. Also you may visit
the founder's Gothic Revival cottage, filled with furnishings
made by the early colonists, Rugby Commissary, which
is full of traditional crafts, Harrow Road Cafe, Newbury
House B & B, and Pioneer Cottage. Historic Rugby
is open year round. For more info about Historic Rugby,
events and craft classes call (423) 628-2441, e-mail
Historic Rugby , or visit www.historicrugby.org.
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Affair
at Travisville -
Located on Hwy. 200, 1.5 miles off Hwy. 127, 10 miles
from Byrdstown. In the first military action in Tennessee
during the Civil War, Union troops of the 12th Kentucky
Calvary and the Home Guards of Houstonville Calvary,
attacked a Confederate encampment at Travisville on
September 29, 1861. The 100 Confederate troops refused
to surrender. After being fired upon and losing four
men, the Confederate retreated into the surrounding
hills. Visit www.theborderlands.org
for more info.
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Vann's
Branch United Baptist Church - In
1849 Vann's Branch United Baptist Church was originally
located in the Vann's Branch Community. The congregation
was noted for their singing. Baptismal services were
conducted in the nearby Wolf River. In the early 1940's
the US Army Corp of Engineers built the Dale Hollow
Dam and forming Dale Hollow Lake, forcing people of
Vann's Branch Community to relocate. The congregation
elected to dismantle the building and move to the Amonett
Cemetery on Cordell Hull Memorial Drive. For many years
the church has been void of any worship services. It
is now available for church services and funerals.
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Movies
Highland
10 Cinema -
Located in Cookeville, just a short drive from Dale
Hollow Lake. Highland 10 Cinema offers daily showings
of all the movies your dying to see. For more info and
movie times call (931) 526-FILM.
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Castle
Cinema -
Located in Jamestown, just a short scenic drive from
Dale Hollow Lake and Byrdstown. Castle Cinema offers
daily movie showings. For more info and movie times
call (931) 879-7777.
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State
& National Parks
Obey
River State Park Campground
- Offering
132 camping sites, water and electrical hookups available,
3 shower/bathhouses, 2 separate restroom facilities,
fee to launch, camp, and visit Day Area. Day Area includes
beach, swimming, picnic tables, grills, fire rings,
$2.00 to launch boat, $3.00 per carload to visit Day
Area, $25.00 annual permit. Plan a day of picnicking,
swimming, or boating. For more info call (931) 864-6388,
toll free (877) 444-6777 or visit www.reserveusa.com.
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Pickett
State Park -
Offering 11,752 acres of botanical, scenic and geological
wonders found nowhere else on Tennessee, 5 chalets,
5 rustic stone cottages, 5 wooden cottages, 40 campsites
available, with table and grill, 31 with water and electrical
hookup, modern bathhouse, group camp offered, can accommodate
up to 144 persons, more than 58 miles of hiking, as
well as recreation activities, including a beautiful,
cliff-lined sandy beach which is one of the most beautiful
and picturesque in the south, year round fishing in
Arch Lake, as well as hunting. Pickett State Park also
offers a naturalist during the summer months, conducting
guided tours, demonstrations, campfire programs, movies
and much more. For more info call (931) 879-5821, toll
free (888) TN-PARKS, or visit www.tnstateparks.com.
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Big
South Fork National River & Recreation Area -
Offering hiking, with over 150 miles of hiking trail,
with hikes ranging from 1 mile to 50 miles, which can
be hiked daily or backpacked. Canoeing/ Rafting/ Kayaking,
Class III and above rapids. Hunting/Fishing, State and
Federal rules and regulations apply Park is in 2 different
states. Horseback Riding, 180 miles of blazed horse
trails, stables located at Bandy Creek and Charit Creek
Lodge. Mountain Biking, permitted on all roads, horse
trails and specially designated bike trails, except
hiking trails. Horses have right-of-way. Scenic Railway,
ride into Blue Heron/Mine 18 Historic Area via the Big
South Fork Railway (800) 462-5664. Camping, allowed
in most areas, Blue Heron is first come, first serve
basis, Bandy Creek and group reservations required (800)
365-2267. Camping fees range from $5.00-$20.00. Weather,
located in humid climate region, typified by mild winters,
and moist warm to hot summers. Snowfall occurs intermittently
in the area and averages 17" per year. For more
info call (931) 879-3625 or visit http://www.nps.gov/biso/
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Mammoth
Cave National Park - Located
in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, north of Dale Hollow Lake.
Mammoth Cave National Park offers cave tours with guides,
where you can view the wonders of the longest surveyed
cave in the world. Mammoth Cave National Park also offers
many other activities including horseback riding, hiking,
fishing, boating, canoeing, and much more. Mammoth Cave
also hosts many events. For more info call (931) 758-2251
or (931) 773-2111 or visit www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm.
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Tennis
Star
Point Resort -
Play tennis on Star Point's newly recovered tennis court;
first come, first serve basis. Star Point Resort also
offers chalet and cabin rentals, pontoon, waverunners,
fishing boats and older houseboat rentals. While at
Star Point you can visit the gift shop, campground,
and Star Point restaurant offering home-style cooking.
For more info call (931) 864-3115 or toll free (866)
782-7768, e-mail
Star Point , visit www.starpointresort.com.
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Trail
Riding
East
Fork Riding Stables -
"Ride the Edge" at East Fork Riding Stables.
East Fork Riding Stables offers horseback riding, stables,
campground, and rustic cabins. Over 12,000 privately
owned acres with 100 mile of trails. For more info call
toll free (800) 97-TRAIL, e-mail
East Fork , or visit www.eastforkstables.com.
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Winery
Tours
Highland
Manor Winery -
Highland Manor Winery specializes and produces Cabernet
Sauvignon, Highland Red, Seyval Bland, Reisling, Cayuga
White, Royal Rose, Southern Blush Chardonnay, and their
well know Muscadine. While at Highland Manor Winery
you can enjoy free tours and tastings daily. Visitors
may also purchase a variety of award-winning wines,
specialty food products and you may also picnic on the
grounds. For more info call (931) 879-9519, e-mail
Highland Manor , or visit wines.dalehollow.org.
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Holly
Ridge Winery is
a family-owned and operated farm winery located in Livingston,
TN. Since 1998, Holly Ridge has been producing award-winning
wines made from grapes grown in sloping vineyards surrounding
the winery. Currently, they grow 14 different cultivars
ranging from the French hybrid varieties of Chambourcin
and Seyval Blanc to American standards such as Concord
& Niagara. They offer over 20 wines varying from
dry dinner wines to sweet dessert wines. They also carry
wine and beer making supplies and wine related articles.
Check their website at www.hollyridgewinery.com,
or e-mail: chris@hollyridgewinery.com
or call:
(931) 823-8375, toll free: 888-865-4891
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Call
the Chamber for your FREE Pickett County Visitors
Guide!
Toll-free
1-888-406-4704
by e-mail byrdstown@tnaccess.com
Gateway to Dale Hollow
Lake!
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