Staying home for Spring Break? Don’t have any plans? Here are some fun “staycation” ideas that may interest you!

Around the ‘Boro

1) Escape Game Murfreesboro

Escape rooms – where problem solving and strategy are key

The rooms include

-Dinner for Two (2 players); wheelchair accessible

-Skinners Box (4-12 players; 4 minimum)

-The Blind Pig (5 players)

Hours:

Monday: Noon-10:30pm

Tuesday: Noon-10:30pm

Wednesday: Noon-10:30pm

Thursday: Noon-10:30pm

Friday: Noon-Midnight

Saturday: 10:30am-Midnight

Sunday: Closed

murfreesboroescaperooms.com

1970 Medical Center Parkway, Suite E

2) Flashback Arcade

The moment you enter the Flashback Arcade, you will feel like you stepped back into the 80’s. Classic and contemporary video games, pin ball machines, air hockey, and more! All you can play for $10 a day!

Hours:

Monday: Noon-10pm

Tuesday: Noon-10pm

Wednesday: Noon-10pm

Thursday: Noon-10pm

Friday: Noon-12am

Saturday: Noon-12am

Sunday: Noon-8pm

theflashbackarcade.com

258 River Rock Blvd, Murfreesboro

For Those who Love the Outdoors

3) Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

The Cheekwood Mansion was built in 1929 but was converted into a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum in1960. A beautiful and relaxing stroll through the gardens will make you feel like you are far away from the stress of school. Spring Break is the best time to go because the tulips are in bloom! (Great shots for your Instagram feed…)

Hours:

Tuesday-Sunday: 9am-5pm

Cheekwood.org

1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205

4) Cumberland Caverns

With more than 32 miles of caves and passages, underground waterfalls, and rock formations, Cumberland Caverns is great for a group of friends to explore. Whether you are a beginning hiker or a more experienced spelunker, you will find adventure underground.

Hours

7 days a week: 9am-5pm

Guided Tours leave every hour on the hour.

1437 Cumberland Caverns Road, McMinnville, TN 37110

cumberlandcaverns.com

5) Mule Day

This annual festival has been going on in Maury County since the 1840’s. What began as a livestock sale now has a parade, lumberjack competitions, the MuleKick 5k, beauty pageant, arts and crafts festival, and mule races. Don’t forget to compete in the Liars’ Contest on Friday night!

Hours

Thursday, March 30th: 7am-7pm

Friday, March 31st: 7am-7a

Saturday, April 1st: 6am-6pm

Sunday, April 2nd: 9am-12pm

1018 Maury County Park Drive, Columbia, TN 38402

muleday.org (See website for a detailed schedule of events)