Cummins Falls
Located 80 miles away from the city in Cookeville, Tennessee, Cummins Falls is a popular day-trip destination for those seeking to not just see water but to hike through it. Travel + Leisure Magazine named the state park one of the best swimming holes in the US, and for good reason: its 75-foot-tall waterfall cascades into a pool that offers swimmers a breathtaking view that is certainly worth the drive. Before you go, know that a short hike is required to get to the falls, and rocks can often be slippery, so come prepared with proper shoes and an openness for adventure. You would be hard-pressed to find a better (or more beautiful) method of relief from the relentless Tennessee heat.
Cummins Falls State Park, 390 Cummins Falls Lane, Cookeville, TN, USA, +1 931 261 3471