Explore a Victorian Mansion Tour in McMinnville
Tour a 1896 Victorian mansion filled with antiques and stories
Duration
1 Hour
Highlights
Step inside a historic Victorian mansion built in 1896 and explore rooms filled with museum-quality antiques. Hear true stories about the people and eras connected to the property, from family life to its time as a local hospital.
- Explore museum-quality Victorian antiques in every room
- Hear real stories about Clay Faulkner and his family
- Learn how the restoration earned the Great American Home Award
- Walk gardens that reflect McMinnville, the nursery capital of the world
- Listen to accounts that hint the mansion may have a friendly ghost
Things to know
The mansion and gardens are not visible from the road; enter at the Visitor Center just past the hedge. Garden access is restricted to paid tourists, overnight guests, and participants in large events.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations made by 9 am of day of visit or before are eligible for a refund. No-shows will be charged full price.
FAQs
Yes. Garden access is included only with tickets for guided mansion tours. After your tour, you can stay and explore the gardens on your own and take outdoor photos.
Advance tickets are helpful for planning but not required. Walk-ins are welcome during regular operating hours.
Arrive several minutes before your reservation.
Meeting details
Enter at the Visitor Center just past the hedge at 85 Bluff Springs Road.
Related locations
Falcon Rest Mansion & Gardens
Admission includedStep onto the grounds of Falcon Rest Mansion and Gardens and feel the pace of McMinnville slow around you. The 1896 estate rises behind a canopy of mature trees, its ornate Victorian facade a careful reminder of Tennessee's prosperous Gilded Age. Broad porches invite you to linger, while manicured gardens frame every view. Falcon Rest Mansion and Gardens rewards those who look closely, from the intricate woodwork to the original furnishings that still fill its rooms.
