Sightseeing
Very unique underground lake - you can even take a boat ride! Take a sweater or jacket.
112 locals recommend
The Lost Sea Adventure
140 Lost Sea RdVery unique underground lake - you can even take a boat ride! Take a sweater or jacket.
Train ride through the Hiwassee River gorge in a restored vintage rail care
Hiwassee Loop (Hiwasse River Railroad Adventure)
Dam RdTrain ride through the Hiwassee River gorge in a restored vintage rail care
Outdoor target gun range in Cherokee National Forest; bring your own targets; $3; closed Tuesday for law enforcement use
Spring Creek Shooting Range
Spring Creek RoadOutdoor target gun range in Cherokee National Forest; bring your own targets; $3; closed Tuesday for law enforcement use
Beautiful, clean, clear water for swimming, fishing, rafting in the Cherokee National Forest. Recommend water shoes for rivers and lakes.
32 locals recommend
Hiwassee River
Beautiful, clean, clear water for swimming, fishing, rafting in the Cherokee National Forest. Recommend water shoes for rivers and lakes.
Location of the 1996 White Water Rafting /kayaking competition; rafting operated by numerous companies; exciting ride down the Ocoee!
80 locals recommend
Ocoee River
Location of the 1996 White Water Rafting /kayaking competition; rafting operated by numerous companies; exciting ride down the Ocoee!
Site of the 1996 Olympics; rafting, hiking, swimming, picnicking; sadly the Welcome Center was recently destroyed in a fire.
154 locals recommend
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Site of the 1996 Olympics; rafting, hiking, swimming, picnicking; sadly the Welcome Center was recently destroyed in a fire.
Beautiful lake to swim in (warmer than the rivers!), paddle board, rent a boat, fish or just sit by and has a picnic. Recommend water shoes for rivers and lakes.
9 locals recommend
Parksville Lake
Beautiful lake to swim in (warmer than the rivers!), paddle board, rent a boat, fish or just sit by and has a picnic. Recommend water shoes for rivers and lakes.
Ocoee Horseride
515 Old Bacon Rd NEHorseback riding in the beauty of eastern TN
Besides white water rafting, they also offer ZIPLINING! Zip through the canopy of the trees!
11 locals recommend
Wildwater- Ocoee Rafting
4596 US-64Besides white water rafting, they also offer ZIPLINING! Zip through the canopy of the trees!
Chilhowee Gliderport
8261 US-411Take a glider ride and sore through the sky
Cherohala Skyway
Cherohala SkywayViews and natural beauty from Tellico Plains, TN to NC
11 mile scenic drive known for it's wild life viewing in Gatlinburg 90 min north of Etowah
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
11 mile scenic drive known for it's wild life viewing in Gatlinburg 90 min north of Etowah
Old fashioned drive in movie theater. Friday and Saturday nights only. Snack bar and playground.
8 locals recommend
Swingin' Midway Drive In
2133 TN-30Old fashioned drive in movie theater. Friday and Saturday nights only. Snack bar and playground.
Food scene
Savannah Oaks Winery
1817 Delano RdWine tasting and gift shop
Amish Community store selling baked goods, wood work, furniture, animals, produce; cash only; please cover abdomen and shoulders
20 locals recommend
Delano Community Farm Market
163-285 Needle Eye LnAmish Community store selling baked goods, wood work, furniture, animals, produce; cash only; please cover abdomen and shoulders
Mexi-Wing
235 Tennessee AveGood Mexican food!
Farmhouse restaurant
1201 Ohio AveHomestyle cooking
City/town information
There is a community pool located at 600 Louisiana Ave. $4 admissions.
Charm of a historic rail town with family owned restaurants, antique shops and business and friendly locals.
Etowah
Charm of a historic rail town with family owned restaurants, antique shops and business and friendly locals.
Known for Mayfield Dairy and Tennessee Wesleyan University. Just a short 15 min drive west from Etowah. Another friendly town with lots of antique shops, and family owned business and restuarants.
7 locals recommend
Athens
Known for Mayfield Dairy and Tennessee Wesleyan University. Just a short 15 min drive west from Etowah. Another friendly town with lots of antique shops, and family owned business and restuarants.
Sweetwater
Home to the Lost Sea Adventure and known for it's many antique shops.
Things to do in this city to the north: Market Square, World's Fair Park, Ijam's Nature Center, Muse Knoxville (children's museum focus on STEM), zoo, Museum of Art
104 locals recommend
Knoxville
Things to do in this city to the north: Market Square, World's Fair Park, Ijam's Nature Center, Muse Knoxville (children's museum focus on STEM), zoo, Museum of Art
So many things to do in this river town to the south: zoo, aquarium, Lookout Mountain, Rock City, waterfront. Bring a jacket to lookout mountain, the temp drops at higher elevations.
190 locals recommend
Chattanooga
So many things to do in this river town to the south: zoo, aquarium, Lookout Mountain, Rock City, waterfront. Bring a jacket to lookout mountain, the temp drops at higher elevations.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Revival Grounds Coffee House is a must!
Stop there for coffee, breakfast, lunch or ice cream!
Getting around
Your cell phone will not work in the mountains.
Use of car GPS for navigation is recommended.
Your cell will work fine in the house and in town, but once out of town and in the Cherokee National Forest you will not have cell reception.
Customs and culture
Things to know when visiting the Amish Farm Store
Please refrain from taking direct pictures of the Amish.
Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders, stomach and no really short shorts. They have a posted request that you are dressed modestly while shopping.
Traveling with kids
McMinn Primary Care (Urgent Care Center)
Local urgent care if you need it 423-744-7449
Local hospital :
Starr Regional Medical Center
886 US 411
Etowah TN 37331
423-263-3600
Don't miss
Veterinary Clinic
Union Hill Veterinary Hospital
1405 Hwy 30 East
Athens, TN 37303
423-744-7449