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Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

Ancient Native American earthworks wrapped by waterfalls and river trails.

Location

Manchester, TN

Why it’s worth the drive

The case for getting in the car.

It combines a strange, important archaeological landscape with a genuinely beautiful walk by the water.

CostFree
Good for kidsYes
Settingoutdoor
Plan for2–3 hours

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