Sightseeing
Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Information, maps, hiking, picnicking and swimming.
Morganton Point Recreation Area
475 Lake DriveSwimming and picnicking at Lake Blue Ridge
A beautiful drive through the Ocoee River gorge, then up a paved road with beautiful views of the mountains to the recreation area. Picnicking, lake swimming, hiking and nearby waterfall (Benton Falls).
27 locals recommend
Chilhowee Recreation Area
3171 US-64A beautiful drive through the Ocoee River gorge, then up a paved road with beautiful views of the mountains to the recreation area. Picnicking, lake swimming, hiking and nearby waterfall (Benton Falls).
Tubing and kayak rentals
Tubbing and kayaking on the Toccoa River unguided. Guided whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River, class 3 & 4 rapids.
Rolling Thunder River Company
20 Hughes StUnguided inflatable rental kayaks on Hiwassee River for @ 5 unspoiled miles with class 2 & 3 rapids.
9 locals recommend
Hiwassee Outfitters
155 Ellis Creek RdUnguided inflatable rental kayaks on Hiwassee River for @ 5 unspoiled miles with class 2 & 3 rapids.
Wildwater- Ocoee Rafting
4596 US-64Zip line
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. 19Hiking
Gentle hiking near downtown Murphy along the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers
Murphy River Walk
Murphy River WalkWaterfalls
There are 2 sets of falls. The first is @ 1 mile from parking area. The second is @ .75 miles downstream. Crowded on weekends and holidays after 11. Limited parking. Access road not recommended for small cars with low clearance since there is a shallow creek to ford just before parking. Google directions before leaving because poor or no cell service.
Turtletown Creek Falls Trailhead
1239 Farner RdBenton Falls
Boat Rentals
Lake Ocoee Inn & Marina, Inc.
2496 US-64Lake Blue Ridge Marina
335 Marina DrYoga
Blue Moon Elise
26 Valley River AveMuseum
Cherokee Historical Museum
87 Peachtree St