Black Cat Cave Highway 231 North, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-893-5210, This local cave is surrounding by a park for family enjoyment. Tour the cave, enjoy the picnic area and wide open spaces.

Country Cove Christmas Tree Farm 1189 Cut Off Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-895-4755, A "cut-your-own" tree farm, this tree farm offers beautiful White Pines, as well as pre-cut Fraser Fir trees. The Christmas gift shop on site has a large selection of decorations, ornaments, and unique gifts including fresh wreaths and swags. Free hayrides are provided on Saturdays and Sundays. more... 

Bradley Academy (circa 1917) 415 South Academy Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, 615-867-2633, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this multi-use cultural and heritage facility was built as a school for African Americans. President James K. Polk was a graduate of the original Bradley Academy in 1814. more... 

Cannonsburgh Village 312 South Front Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-890-0355, A one-room school house, chapel, gristmill, a working blacksmith's shop, doctor's office, and the world's largest cedar bucket all re-constructed. 

Oaklands Historic House Museum (circa 1815-1860) 900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, 615-893-0022, An Italianate style Antebellum plantation home built with four phases. The plantation was occupied by Union and Confederate forces during the Civil War. 

Rutherford County Courthouse (circa 1859) Public Square, 615-895-1887, Served as Tennessee's state capitol from 1819 to 1826. The first stucture was burned and reconstructed.

Sam Davis Home (circa 1820) 1399 Sam Davis Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37167, Smyrna, 615-459-2341, Nestled on 168 acres of beautiful farmland, this typical Southern style home lies along the banks of Stewarts Creek and features authentic Middle Tennessee slave dwellings on site. A tour of the home includes a documentary video about the life of Sam Davis, as well as an original kitchen, smokehouse, and overseer's office. more... 

Geographic Center of Tennessee (circa 1976) Old Lascassas Park, Murfreesboro, TN, Marks the exact center of Tennessee. 

Stones River National Battlefield 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-893-9501, A 580-acre area that was used for battle during the Civil War. 

Stones River National Battlefield 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, 615-893-9501, The Battle of Stones River took place on December 31st, 1862 and was a monumentally important Civil War battle. Visit the battlefield and explore the impact of the Battle of Stones River on soldiers and civilians as well as natural beauty of this area.  more...

Discovery Center at Murfree Springs 502 Southeast Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, 615-890-2300, Situated on 20 acres of outdoor wetlands, this 18,000 square foot museum contains numerous interactive exhibits and daily programs including a creation station where you can paint, sculpt, and draw, as well as a Window to the World where you can listen to music and try on clothes from all around the world. more... 

Rutherfort County Center for the Arts 110 West College, Murfreesboro, TN 37130, 615-904-2787, An art gallery with monthly exhibits, and many annual performances. more... 

Barfield Crescent Park 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128, 615-893-5210, This 430 acre community park offers an incredible variety of recreation options. Bring the family out and enjoy 7 miles of hiking trails, 10 picnic shelters, an 18 hole golf course, and an educational wilderness station. more...