Cottage in Tennessee
Reasons to book
About this cottage rental
TOP ATTRACTIONS (WITH DRIVE TIMES)
1. Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival — 28 minutes
Manchester, TN
World-famous 4-day festival featuring top artists, art installations, and food vendors. Perfect for guests staying during the event.
2. Greeter Falls — 8 minutes
Savage Gulf State Park — Altamont, TN
One of Tennessee’s most beautiful waterfalls. Lower Falls plunge into a deep swimming hole. Easy-moderate hike.
WATERFALLS & SCENIC NATURE (10–45 minutes)
3. Boardtree Falls — 12 minutes
Hidden waterfall near Altamont. Quieter and perfect for photography or a peaceful day hike.
4. Savage Gulf State Park (Formerly South Cumberland) — 8–35 minutes
Thousands of acres of gorges, bluffs, and trails. Includes Greeter Falls, Stone Door, and more.
• Stone Door Overlook — 30 minutes
Massive rock crack descending into the gulf. Stunning views from the top.
• Savage Day Loop — 35 minutes
Waterfalls, overlooks, and forest trails.
5. Foster Falls — 40 minutes
Fiery Gizzard Trail
65-foot waterfall, swimming area, and one of Tennessee’s best hiking trails. Great for experienced hikers.
6. Meadow Lake (for Fishing & Kayaking) — 18 minutes
Quiet, scenic lake perfect for a peaceful paddle or fishing day.
MORE WATERFALLS & NATURAL AREAS (30–45 minutes)
7. Machine Falls — 40 minutes
Short Springs Natural Area — Tullahoma
One of Tennessee’s most photographed waterfalls. Moderate loop trail.
8. Rutledge Falls — 35 minutes
Beautiful quick-stop waterfall (private but open to the public during daylight hours).
HISTORIC PARKS & EASY NATURE (25–35 minutes)
9. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park — 28 minutes
Manchester
Easy trails, rivers, and small waterfalls wrapped around an ancient Native American enclosure.
10. Short Springs Natural Area — 40 minutes
Home of Machine Falls, Busby Falls, & Adams Falls. Family-friendly trails.
LOCAL FLAVOR & CULTURE (25–45 minutes)
11. Beans Creek Winery — 30 minutes
Manchester
Local award-winning wines, tastings, and gift shop.
12. Foothills Crafts — 30 minutes
Manchester
Handmade Appalachian woodwork, quilts, pottery, soaps, and local art.
13. The Market Pizzeria — 10 minutes
Altamont
Closest food stop — pizza, salads, burgers.
14. Lonnie’s Bar-B-Que — 12 minutes
Altamont
Big portions, local favorite.
SHOPPING, PARKS & FAMILY STOPS
15. Manchester Greenway & Recreation Complex — 28 minutes
Walking paths, playgrounds, sports fields, and picnic areas.
16. Downtown Manchester — 30 minutes
Local coffee shops, boutiques, cafés, and murals.
17. Monteagle Mountain (Dining & Shopping) — 25 minutes
Shops, restaurants, antique stores + access to the mountains.
HALF-DAY ADVENTURES (45–60 minutes)
18. Fiery Gizzard Trail (Grundy Forest Day Loop) — 25 minutes
One of the Top 25 Trails in the U.S. (Backpacker Magazine).
19. Fall Creek Falls State Park — 55 minutes
Tennessee’s largest & most famous park — overlooks, waterfalls, playgrounds, lake rentals, golf, and more.
20. Sewanee: The University of the South — 45 minutes
Mountaintop campus with beautiful stone architecture, gardens, and trails.
🍽 Best Nearby Food & Restaurants
For 29 Pines Cottage – 221 Gap Rd, Altamont, TN
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Mountain Goat Market — 27 minutes (Monteagle, TN)
A must-visit café + bakery + gourmet sandwich shop.
Famous for: creative sandwiches, homemade desserts, eclectic vibe, outdoor seating.
Guest favorites: The Goat, Vegan Delight, Gourmet Grilled Cheeses, Fresh Salads, brownies, and cakes.
Perfect for: lunch, brunch, take-out for hiking days, or relaxing after exploring the mountain.
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ALTAMONT (8–12 minutes)
The Market Pizzeria — 10 minutes
Local pizza, salads, burgers. Closest food option to the cottage.
Lonnie’s Bar-B-Que — 12 minutes
Big portions, local favorite BBQ, ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken.
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MONTEAGLE (25–30 minutes)
One of the best food hubs on the Plateau — perfect for date nights or nice dinners.
High Point Restaurant — 28 minutes
Upscale dining in a historic stone mansion rumored to be tied to Al Capone.
Steaks, pasta, seafood. Romantic + unique.
Mountain Goat Market — 27 minutes
(Highlighted above — a must!)
The Java Trail Coffee House — 26 minutes
Great coffee, smoothies, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches.
Papa Ron’s Italian Steakhouse — 28 minutes
Comfort Italian food, family-friendly.
The Green Fly Café — 28 minutes
Healthy bowls, sandwiches, smoothies — more modern/health-minded.
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TRACY CITY (20–25 minutes)
Dutch Maid Bakery — 20 minutes
Tennessee’s oldest bakery.
Fresh breads, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast, German recipes.
The Fiery Furnace Pizza — 22 minutes
Local pizza, wings, calzones.
La Ranchera Taqueria — 23 minutes
Authentic Mexican food — affordable and good portions.
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MANCHESTER (28–35 minutes)
Best for variety, fast food, & sit-down American dining.
Jiffy Burger — 32 minutes
Classic Drive-In-Style burgers, shakes, old-fashioned charm.
Prater’s BBQ — 30 minutes
BBQ, wings, Southern plates.
Los 3 Amigos — 28 minutes
Popular Mexican restaurant, family-friendly.
Jeff’s Family Restaurant — 30 minutes
Southern home-cooking, country breakfast & lunch.
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BREWERIES + UNIQUE SPOTS
Ole Shed Brewing Company — 34 minutes (Tullahoma)
Craft beer, flights, food trucks on certain nights.
