Front Porch Café is a beautifully decorated historic house with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Taste some of Murfreesboro’s best homemade dishes and desserts at this popular restaurant located in downtown Murfreesboro.
Price: $15.00 per person, inclusive
(1 1/2 hours for lunch).
Tour one of Tennessee’s six remaining antebellum courthouses, located on the public square in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. As the tour unfolds, you will be amazed at the mystery of the "Human Fly" and his daring act performed at dusk during the Spring of 1923.
Price: No admittance fee
(1 hour for tour)
Experience the gracious living of the Old South as you visit an elegant mansion that was caught in the crossfire of the Civil War. Oaklands, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was the largest plantation in the county at the time of the Civil War and served as headquarters for Confederate President Jefferson Davis while he was visiting Murfreesboro. This beautiful antebellum home tells the story of the Maney family as they built their home in four phases from 1818 to 1860.
Price: $5.00 per person
(1 1/2 hours for tour)
Check in Hotel
Murder Mystery Dinner and Tour at Historic Falcon Rest
To end the day, we have an elegant Murder Mystery Dinner planned for you at Historic Falcon Rest, located in McMinnville, Tennessee. Group members attend a sumptuous 1897 banquet at Falcon Rest, the original home of Clay Faulkner, and assume the character of a Faulkner relative, neighbor or famous person of the era. Based on actual history, the outing includes rollicking fun, a delicious meal, mansion tour and shopping.
Price: $30.00 per person, inclusive
(2 1/2 hours for dinner, tour and shopping)
Follow the cedar-lined lane back to the early 1800’s, where you will hear the story of Civil War legend, Sam Davis, and visit his family’s home. Located in historic Smyrna, Tennessee, the Sam Davis Home and Museum stands as a monument to the unselfish courage of a young Confederate. You will view a riveting video of the life of Sam Davis, tour the historic house and visit the new museum. Special hands-on sessions can be added for a small fee to enhance the experience.
Price: $7.50 Adults/$5.50 Seniors
(1 1/2 hours for tour)
Stand in the "Slaughter Pen," where Confederates captured Union artillery at the Stones River National Battlefield, located on the outskirts of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This 650-acre Civil War battlefield was the site of a fierce battle in 1863. See fields where cotton grew and cannons roared: so ear shattering the soldiers paused to stuff their ears with cotton. Explore one of the oldest national cemeteries in the country, tour the visitor’s center and view a video telling the story of the battle where 81,000 soldiers fought.
Price: No admittance fee, donations accepted
(1 1/2 hours for tour)
Miller’s Grocery
Have a hearty appetite? Get ready to enjoy lunch at the eclectically decorated Miller’s Grocery, located just minutes away in Christiana, Tennessee. Delight in tasting the best of homemade entrees and desserts-just like Grandma used to make! Miller’s Grocery is an antique filled, country café, featuring southern cooking at its finest.
Price: $15.00 per person, inclusive
(1 1/2 hours for lunch)
Womack Stables Horse Breeding Farm
It’s not every day that you can see some of the top grand champion Tennessee Walking Horses up close! You will when you visit Womack Stables, one of the top breeding stables for the walking horse industry. This premier horse farm is nestled on 200 acres of walking horse country located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Price: $2.00 per person
(1 hour & 15 minutes for tour)
Take a tour through 125 years of Southern rural life at Cannonsburgh Village, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. A gristmill, one-room schoolhouse, town hall, log home and church are all reminders of life in pioneer times. This village houses a large collection of antique farm equipment, as well as the general store, museum and blacksmith’s shop.
Price: Free self-guided tour or $2.50 per person for guided tour
(1 hour for tour)
Back to hotel
Dinner and Dancing at Carriage Lane Inn & Reception House
Get ready for a night filled with great food, fun and entertainment at the historic Carriage Lane Inn. Guests will enjoy a tasty family-style dinner in this beautiful reception house. The highlight of the evening is a square dance or swing dance performance by local dancers. Audience participation is encouraged as the dancers bring guests to the floor.
Price: $21.00 per person, inclusive
(2 hours for dinner and entertainment)
Day Three
Arrive in Franklin, TN
Historic Carnton Plantation Tour
Guests will tour the Historic Carnton Plantation and hear intriguing stories about Carrie McGavock, the mistress of Carnton before, during and after the Civil War. On November 30, 1864, the McGavock's home was taken over by Confederate soldiers during five of the bloodiest hours of the Civil War. Carnton provides the setting for The Widow of the South, written by Robert Hicks. After the hard cover release in September, 2005, the book rose to # 5 and spent eight weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list in the Fall of 2005. The Widow of the South tells the story of a woman who gave her heart first to a stranger, then to a tract of hallowed ground - and became a symbol of a nation's soul.
Price: $8.00 per person, tour escort admitted free
(1 1/2 hours for tour)
Lunch and Shopping at The Factory
The smoky smell of slow-cooking meat pulls you right into this old factory space, where huge velvet-draped windows and high ceilings add a trendy twist to the Saffire Restaurant. After a delicious lunch at this unique restaurant, there will be free time for exploring the many shops at The Factory, which include art galleries, antique shops, specialty boutiques and much more.
Price: $14.00 per person, inclusive
(2 1/2 hours for lunch and shopping)
Tour the Carter House
See the most battle-damaged building from the Civil War still standing today and hear tales of the generals who lost their lives. The Carter House, built in 1830, witnessed one of the bloodiest battles during the Battle of Franklin. The tour includes a video presentation and guided tour of the house, museum and grounds. This historic house is recognized as one of the South’s most noted historic landmarks.
Price: $8.00 adult / $7.00 seniors, tour escort and bus driver admitted free
Return to Hotel
Dinner at B. McNeel’s
Nestled in historic downtown Murfreesboro, enjoy dinner at one of Murfreesboro’s finest restaurants. B. McNeel’s ambience comes from exposed brick walls around a setting of beautiful marble top tables and New Orleans style high-back chairs. This restaurant offers more than just a meal so be prepared to enjoy the charming atmosphere as well as their delicious entrees.
Price: $25.95 per person, inclusive
(1 1/2 hours for dinner)
