Guidebook for Byrdstown
Food Scene
The Dixie has live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Like any good small town cafe, the menu can change a bit based on what is available, but locals swear by the chicken salad, the country ham and the PIE!
Dixie Cafe
31 Courthouse SquareThe Dixie has live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Like any good small town cafe, the menu can change a bit based on what is available, but locals swear by the chicken salad, the country ham and the PIE!
A warning in advance, you can't take it home from the Farm House... so come hungry!
It's great for a country breakfast or a quick lunch. Has a nice salad bar!
6 habitants recommandent
Farm House Restaurant
9201 TN-111A warning in advance, you can't take it home from the Farm House... so come hungry!
It's great for a country breakfast or a quick lunch. Has a nice salad bar!
The River Grill is a Bar/Pub and Steakhouse. They have locally famous ribs, pulled pork and steaks steaks STEAKS!
Ice cold beer and burgers also available.
Go early if you're going on the weekend or be ready to wait a bit.
6 habitants recommandent
Wolf River Grill
989 Wolf River RoadThe River Grill is a Bar/Pub and Steakhouse. They have locally famous ribs, pulled pork and steaks steaks STEAKS!
Ice cold beer and burgers also available.
Go early if you're going on the weekend or be ready to wait a bit.
Sightseeing
Cordell Hull was the longest serving Secretary of State (11 years) and this is his birthplace. The land was granted to his family as payment for service in the Revolutionary War and it is still in the family. If you are into history, you will enjoy a walk through this State Historic Park.
Look him up before visiting to get a more complete picture.
10 habitants recommandent
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
1300 Cordell Hull Memorial DrCordell Hull was the longest serving Secretary of State (11 years) and this is his birthplace. The land was granted to his family as payment for service in the Revolutionary War and it is still in the family. If you are into history, you will enjoy a walk through this State Historic Park.
Look him up before visiting to get a more complete picture.
Historic Rugby is a restored Victorian village founded in 1880. At its peak, some 350 people lived in the colony. When visiting Historic Rugby you will see the surviving 20 original buildings still standing at the southern edge of the Big South Fork Park. Schoolhouse Visitor Centre exhibits and video trace a century of Rugby's British and Appalachian heritage. You can also visit the founder's Gothic Revival Cottage, filled with furnishings made by the early colonists, the Rugby Commissary, which is full of traditional crafts, Harrow Road Cafe, Newbury House B & B, and Pioneer Cottage. Historic Rugby is open year round.
17 habitants recommandent
Historic Rugby
1331 Rugby ParkwayHistoric Rugby is a restored Victorian village founded in 1880. At its peak, some 350 people lived in the colony. When visiting Historic Rugby you will see the surviving 20 original buildings still standing at the southern edge of the Big South Fork Park. Schoolhouse Visitor Centre exhibits and video trace a century of Rugby's British and Appalachian heritage. You can also visit the founder's Gothic Revival Cottage, filled with furnishings made by the early colonists, the Rugby Commissary, which is full of traditional crafts, Harrow Road Cafe, Newbury House B & B, and Pioneer Cottage. Historic Rugby is open year round.
Drinks & Nightlife
Highland Manor Winery specializes and produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Highland Red, Seyval Bland, Reisling, Cayuga White, Royal Rose, Southern Blush Chardonnay, and their well known 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.
18 habitants recommandent
Highland Manor Winery
2965 S York HwyHighland Manor Winery specializes and produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Highland Red, Seyval Bland, Reisling, Cayuga White, Royal Rose, Southern Blush Chardonnay, and their well known 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.
Parks & Nature
Offering 11,752 acres of botanical, scenic and geological wonders found nowhere else in Tennessee. Pickett State Park is home to 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.
25 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État commémoratif Pickett CCC
4605 Pickett Park HwyOffering 11,752 acres of botanical, scenic and geological wonders found nowhere else in Tennessee. Pickett State Park is home to 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.
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.
47 habitants recommandent
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
4564 Leatherwood RdOffering 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.
The Obed WSR is managed by the National Park Service offering opportunities to white water raft, canoe and kayak, swim, rock climb, hike, fish and picnic.
16 habitants recommandent
Obed Wild and Scenic River
208 Maiden StreetThe Obed WSR is managed by the National Park Service offering opportunities to white water raft, canoe and kayak, swim, rock climb, hike, fish and picnic.
11,869 acres of undisturbed forest located in the Cumberland Mtns. 50 miles of foot trails, camping, picnic sites, amphitheater, playgrounds and some of the richest wildflower acres in Tennessee.
43 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État de Frozen Head
964 Flat Fork Rd11,869 acres of undisturbed forest located in the Cumberland Mtns. 50 miles of foot trails, camping, picnic sites, amphitheater, playgrounds and some of the richest wildflower acres in Tennessee.
Entertainment & Activities
Ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top 10 courses in Kentucky, Dale Hollow Lake has bent grass tees leading to zoysia fairways and large, undulating bent grass greens. Course features include numerous rock outcroppings, small caves, springs, gorges, two ponds, and mountain views. Bring your camera, this is one of the most scenic courses in the country. Five sets of tees accommodate every level of player.
Golfers staying anywhere on Dale Hollow Lake can boat to Dale Hollow State Park Resort Marina. The park offers shuttle service to the golf course and lodge. The shuttle service runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week in the SUMMER season only. Dale Hollow Lake State resort Park is located
6 habitants recommandent
Dale Hollow Lake State Resort
5970 State Park RdRanked by Golf Digest as one of the top 10 courses in Kentucky, Dale Hollow Lake has bent grass tees leading to zoysia fairways and large, undulating bent grass greens. Course features include numerous rock outcroppings, small caves, springs, gorges, two ponds, and mountain views. Bring your camera, this is one of the most scenic courses in the country. Five sets of tees accommodate every level of player.
Golfers staying anywhere on Dale Hollow Lake can boat to Dale Hollow State Park Resort Marina. The park offers shuttle service to the golf course and lodge. The shuttle service runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week in the SUMMER season only. Dale Hollow Lake State resort Park is located
Arts & Culture
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.
10 habitants recommandent
Muddy Pond General Store
3608 Muddy Pond RdLocated 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.
Good Neighbors Theatre, Inc. got its start under the direction of the Friends of Cordell Hull in 2000, later becoming a separate organization. GNT, an all-volunteer organization, has been hosting performances of all kinds—plays, dinner theater, mystery theater, music and magic—since its start. The goal is to provide an arts and cultural center for Pickett County by presenting both local performances and productions from outside venues. Future plans for the facility include holding exhibits, workshops, and lessons in the various arts.
Good Neighbors Theatre Inc
8780 TN-111Good Neighbors Theatre, Inc. got its start under the direction of the Friends of Cordell Hull in 2000, later becoming a separate organization. GNT, an all-volunteer organization, has been hosting performances of all kinds—plays, dinner theater, mystery theater, music and magic—since its start. The goal is to provide an arts and cultural center for Pickett County by presenting both local performances and productions from outside venues. Future plans for the facility include holding exhibits, workshops, and lessons in the various arts.
Shopping
Lots to see! Have to leave your bags/backpacks up front because there is too much store to monitor. Drop by and hunt for treasure!
All Things Vintage
103 E Court SquareLots to see! Have to leave your bags/backpacks up front because there is too much store to monitor. Drop by and hunt for treasure!
Very unique antiques. Friendly service. Worth a stop if you're in the mood to do some shopping!
The Antique Market
116 N Court SquareVery unique antiques. Friendly service. Worth a stop if you're in the mood to do some shopping!