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A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, a television mounted above, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel lobby with multiple dining areas, including a bar and several tables with chairs.

A rack of dumbbells with weight markings, a treadmill, and a television on the wall in a gym setting.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a window with curtains.

1. Hampton Inn Cookeville

12.6 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Diane

NT$2,729

NT$3,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a headboard with a mountain view painting.

A hotel lobby with a dining area, seating, a large window, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with a dark wood desk, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a microwave built into the desk, a chair, and a patterned carpet.

2. Baymont by Wyndham Cookeville

17.4 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

John D.

NT$1,654

NT$1,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a lamp, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, two chairs, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and dumbbells.

3. Best Western Thunderbird Motel

12.7 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Kendra

NT$2,625

NT$3,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small side table, and a floor lamp.

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville

12.4 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Donna

NT$3,826

NT$4,582 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A Country Inn & Suites building with a beige facade, multiple windows, and a covered entrance.

A buffet with various food items including fruits, pastries, and a fruit salad.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, framed pictures on the wall, and a welcome mat on the floor.

A hotel room with a red armchair, a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk with a lamp.

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN

12.6 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Stanley

NT$2,664

NT$3,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel room with two beds, a blue sofa, a small armchair, a desk, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large conference table, green sofas, a small side table, and a lamp.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and exercise balls.

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cookeville by IHG

12.5 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Michael

NT$2,983

NT$3,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and chairs, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern kitchen with black cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a built-in microwave.

A hotel with a prominent "CANDLEWOOD SUITES" sign, a symmetrical facade, and a central entrance with a glass door.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by black chairs and a tiled floor.

7. Candlewood Suites Cookeville by IHG

12.6 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Portia

NT$2,839

NT$3,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern dining area with a central bar, multiple tables, and chairs.

A reception area with a red wall, a framed welcome sign, a vending machine, and a Dell computer on the counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a large cityscape picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a trash can.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Cookeville

12.9 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Clinton

NT$1,764

NT$2,112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

An outdoor seating area with green cushioned benches, a central fire feature, and a covered patio with string lights.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden slatted ceiling, a reception desk, and a minibar.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking area.

A spacious lobby with a modern sofa, chairs, and a coffee table. There are multiple ceiling lights and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

9. Home2 Suites By Hilton Cookeville

12.8 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Jane

NT$3,069

NT$3,675 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious lobby with a round table, blue chairs, yellow ottomans, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large blue wall.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including a coffee station, a refrigerator, and various food items. There are blue chairs and a counter with a laptop.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk. There are three framed pictures on the wall.

10. Comfort Suites Cookeville

12.6 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Patty

NT$2,388

NT$2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa, a round table, and a seating area with a brown chair.

A hotel dining area with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, a patterned carpet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a slide, a seating area with chairs, and a door leading to a room.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville

12.3 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Steve

NT$3,535

NT$4,233 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A La Quinta hotel with a modern facade, large entrance, and outdoor seating area.

An outdoor patio area with a brick floor, two orange sofas, and a glass coffee table.

A modern hotel lobby with round tables and comfortable seating, a waterfall mural on the wall, and a reception desk with a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville

12.6 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Rachel

NT$2,314

NT$2,771 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the upper floor.

A reception area with blue chairs, a teal counter, and a vertical wooden panel wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lane markings, a no diving sign, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

13. Holiday Inn Cookeville by IHG

10.3 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Robert

NT$3,859

NT$4,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A Red Roof Inn with a brick facade, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.

A Pepsi vending machine in a building with a brick wall and a staircase.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower area.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

14. Red Roof Inn Cookeville - Tennessee Tech

12.5 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

William

NT$2,079

NT$2,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair. There are three paintings on the wall.

A kitchen with dark wooden shelves holding various food items and a white door.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a blue accent wall, and a seating area with a sofa and a coffee table.

A modern restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating arrangements, and a variety of amenities including a coffee machine and decorative items.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Cookeville

12.6 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Sherry

NT$1,985

NT$2,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A motel with a prominent '6' sign, a red roof, and a well-lit entrance.

A reception area with a counter, seating, a potted plant, and a wall clock.

16. Motel 6 Cookeville, TN

12.7 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

William

NT$1,932

NT$2,475 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern kitchen area with a coffee machine, food display, and seating.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two beverage dispensers, a snack vending machine, and a small seating area with chairs.

A gym with treadmills, a stationary bike, and a weight machine.

A wooden gazebo with a blue fire hydrant in front, adjacent to a building with a 'Quality Inn by Choice Hotels' sign.

17. Quality Inn Cookeville

12.8 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Steve

NT$2,103

NT$2,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There are paintings on the walls and a lamp on the desk.

A room with a tiled floor, white furniture, a ceiling fan, and a door marked "EXIT".

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, and a handrail.

A historic building with a covered porch and a two-story structure.

18. Legacy Inn - Cookeville

11.1 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Karen

NT$1,783

NT$2,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A spacious room with large windows, a chandelier, and a wooden floor.

A kitchen with a granite countertop, stainless steel sink, and wooden cabinets.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a sink, and a microwave.

A spacious room with a wooden floor, a blue accent wall, a wooden cabinet, a chandelier, and large windows with curtains.

19. Extended Stay Suites Cookeville - Tennessee Tech

12.7 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Charlene

NT$1,605

NT$1,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lights, a large window with curtains, and framed artwork on the walls.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall with a wavy pattern.

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, refrigerated display, fruit bowls, and a toaster.

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville

12.6 km from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Mariah

NT$2,694

NT$3,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels close to Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Cookeville	9.0 Wonderful 464 reviews	View
Baymont by Wyndham Cookeville	7.4 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Thunderbird Motel	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville	9.2 Wonderful 437 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN	8.4 Very good 1,110 reviews	View

Top Baxter Visitor Center and Museum Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN

8/10 Good

"Clean and Quiet Room. A lot of renovations going on during our stay but weren't much of an inconvenience."

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville

8/10 Good

"Had a little mixup on checking in but staff gladly fixed it. Room was for the most part clean. Did find a few hairs on the sheet. Breakfast was satisfactory"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville

8/10 Good

"Property is getting old-- I can't really remember how long I've been coming here but 20 years anyway. Room and bed was clean but floor not so good. Bathroom was reasonablely clean but old paint and dust in corners near tub. Housekeeping just not that good. I'll still come back"

Home2 Suites By Hilton Cookeville

8/10 Good

"It was a perfect Homebase for a work trip. Lots of space, clean room, good and quick breakfast and drinkable coffee."

Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville

8/10 Good

"Clean room, reasonable breakfast (except coffee)"

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Great room for the price. Seemed to be pretty clean, nothing that I would complain about. Room was probably renovated at some point in the near past as it was in good shape with modern design. They had a breakfast but we were in a hurry and did not get to try it."

Red Roof Inn Cookeville - Tennessee Tech

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and comfortable room"

Candlewood Suites Cookeville by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"They were very accommodating!"

Motel 6 Cookeville, TN

8/10 Good

"It was nice. Enjoyed the stay very much"

Other attractions near Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

A multi-tiered waterfall cascading over rocky terrain surrounded by dense forest.

Cane Creek Park

8.8/10 (78 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cane Creek Park, a lovely green space in Cookeville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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A forested landscape with rocky cliffs and a clear sky.

Window Cliffs State Natural Area

You can take time to visit Window Cliffs State Natural Area during your travels to Baxter. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.

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Baxter Public Library

Baxter Public Library is just one of the places to see in Baxter, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

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Baxter City Park

Explore the great outdoors at Baxter City Park, a lovely green space in Baxter. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's sunsets.

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Baxter Flea Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Baxter Flea Market during your visit to Baxter. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.

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DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards

7.8/10 (16 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards during your travels to Cookeville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Arabian Dream Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arabian Dream Lake during your travels in Cookeville. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Southern Hills Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Baxter at Southern Hills Golf Course. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Baxter Visitor Center and Museum?

Baxter Visitor Center and Museum is located in Baxter. You'll find 15 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Baxter Visitor Center and Museum?

Comfort Suites Cookeville is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum. Other good options in the area include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN and Legacy Inn - Cookeville.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Baxter Visitor Center and Museum?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Baxter Visitor Center and Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Baxter Visitor Center and Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Baxter Visitor Center and Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Baxter Visitor Center and Museum?

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What can I see and do near Baxter Visitor Center and Museum?

Explore nature at Baxter City Park and Arabian Dream Lake. You might plan a visit to DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards or Southern Hills Golf Course while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Baxter City Hall and Baxter Public Library.

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Our top choices for Baxter Visitor Center and Museum hotels

1. Hampton Inn Cookeville

2. Baymont by Wyndham Cookeville

3. Best Western Thunderbird Motel

4. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cookeville by IHG

7. Candlewood Suites Cookeville by IHG

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Cookeville

9. Home2 Suites By Hilton Cookeville

10. Comfort Suites Cookeville

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville

13. Holiday Inn Cookeville by IHG

14. Red Roof Inn Cookeville - Tennessee Tech

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Cookeville

16. Motel 6 Cookeville, TN

17. Quality Inn Cookeville

18. Legacy Inn - Cookeville

19. Extended Stay Suites Cookeville - Tennessee Tech

20. Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville

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Top Baxter Visitor Center and Museum Hotel Reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cookeville

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville

Home2 Suites By Hilton Cookeville

Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville

Best Western Thunderbird Motel

Red Roof Inn Cookeville - Tennessee Tech

Candlewood Suites Cookeville by IHG

Motel 6 Cookeville, TN

Other attractions near Baxter Visitor Center and Museum

Cane Creek Park

Window Cliffs State Natural Area

Baxter Public Library

Baxter City Park

Baxter Flea Market

DelMonaco Winery & Vineyards

Arabian Dream Lake

Southern Hills Golf Course

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