Tourism - Casey Jones Village & Casey Jones Home/Museum, Jackson, TN
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Casey Jones Village & Casey Jones Home/Museum in Jackson, TN.
Waymark Code: WM1XPF
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2007
Views: 139
In April 1900, a brave railroad engineer named John Luther “Casey” Jones sacrificed his life for those of his passengers in the now legendary train wreck just outside Vaughn, Mississippi. Today, Casey Jones Village -- one of Tennessee's top ten tourist attractions -- celebrates the life and times of Jackson's favorite son.
Within the Village, visitors can relive the “Steam Age” of railroading by touring the Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum, featuring the restored home of the engineer himself, as well as a life-size replica of Casey's 382 locomotive.
Just across the Village grounds, The Old Country Store preserves the atmosphere of an early 1900's general store with a 6,000 square foot gift, confectionery, and souvenir shop that features more than 15,000 antiques on display, an authentic 1890's Ice Cream Parlor and Soda Shoppe as well as a 500-seat restaurant. Other attractions within Casey Jones Village include: The Casey Jones Train Store, Casey Jones Village Amphitheatre, Wildlife in Wood Studio, the Village Shoppes, Casey Jones Miniature Golf Course and the Southwest Tennessee Tourist Information Center.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
The museum is open daily from 9 am to 8 pm.
The Old Country Store and Restaurant is open daily 6:30 am until 9 pm.
Admission Prices:
Only $4 for Adults, $3.50 for Seniors,
$3 for Children 6-12, Free 5 and under.
Its free to browse the village.
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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