Carmac Falls at Evins Mill
A reservation-only private gorge and the closest waterfall experience to the house.
10 minutes from the houseOpen directions →Interactive field map
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Filter Tony’s most useful lake, waterfall, outdoor, food and rainy-day stops. The house is the default basecamp; your current location is always your choice.
Puckett Point
A small public boat access near the house—not a designated swimming beach. Keep clear of ramp operations.
1 minute from the houseOpen directions →Burgess Falls State Park
Four waterfalls and a walk that earns the headline view.
30 minutes from the houseOpen directions →Rock Island State Park
Great Falls and Twin Falls can fit into one rewarding outing.
25 minutes from the houseOpen directions →Fall Creek Falls State Park
The big Cumberland Plateau day with a 256-foot namesake waterfall.
60 minutes from the houseOpen directions →Hurricane Marina
Boat rentals, marina energy and an easy starting point for a lake day.
25 minutes from the houseOpen directions →Smithville
Tony’s practical center for coffee, restaurants, groceries and local browsing.
15 minutes from the houseOpen directions →Window Cliffs State Natural Area
A reservation-based hike for visitors who genuinely want the effort.
45 minutes from the houseOpen directions →Downtown Cookeville
Museums, restaurants and shopping when the weather changes the plan.
40 minutes from the houseOpen directions →Short Mountain Distillery
A local spirits stop with a strong sense of place; check hours before leaving.
35 minutes from the houseOpen directions →Alex Haley Museum and Interpretive Center
A meaningful West Tennessee history destination for a longer outing.
70 minutes from the houseOpen directions →The Little Lake House
Hot tub, games, fiber internet, covered deck and permission to do less.
Basecamp from the houseOpen directions →Continue with Tony’s Guide