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Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery vs Carter House
Both Carter House and Belle Meade Plantation are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Belle Meade Plantation scores significantly higher than Carter House. Belle Meade Plantation scores 84 with accolades from 7 reviews like Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
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Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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5025 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205
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Concierge
"Horses were the name of the game at this former thoroughbred nursery... today, even though there are no horses to be found, the plantation is a popular draw for history buffs."
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The 45-minute tour of the main house, led by guides in 19th-century garb, is a must
Frommer's
"The Greek Revival mansion is the centerpiece of the affluent Belle Meade region of Nashville and is surrounded by 30 acres of manicured lawns and shade trees."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The 1853 mansion is open to visitors, as are various interesting outbuildings, including a model slave cabin, and wine tasting."
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Fodor's
"Known as the "queen of the Tennessee plantations," this stunning Greek Revival house is marked by the Civil War bullet holes that riddle its columns."
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Afar Magazine
"The mansion also has a winery on site and hosts tastings daily."
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Carter House
Lonely Planet
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Fodor's
Frommer's
1140 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"While the fighting raged above, the family hid in the basement, and today the house is one of the most bullet-ridden Civil War properties left in the USA."
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"This Registered Historic Landmark has been open to the public since 1953, and serves as a memorial to the Carter Family, as well as the countless heroes of the Battle of Franklin. "
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Fodor's
"Turned into the Federal Army’s headquarters for the Battle of Franklin. Today you can tour the house and hear how the Civil War changed the lives of one family in particular and the country."
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Frommer's
"Built in 1830, the Carter House served as the Union army command post during the Battle of Franklin."
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