Your vacation spot for whitewater rafting on the Ocoee & Hiwassee Rivers.
Outdoor adventure, scenic drives through the Cherokee National Forest,
heritage trails, arts & antiques, historic sites, and so much more...
All Aboard! Hiwassee River Rail Adventures Passenger trains will run again on the Historic Old Line along the Hiwassee Scenic River, through the Cherokee National Forest, and then up and around the "Loop" in southeastern Tennessee! Excursions are now scheduled starting April through the end of November, 2009. Hiwassee Loop excursions will begin with a stop at the L&N Depot Museum in Etowah, Tennessee. This fify mile, three hour roundtrip offers breathtaking views of the Hiwassee River Gorge and the famous "Loop", where the tracks cross over themselves as the train climbs Bald Mountain. Copperhill trips will also be available on certain dates. These ninety mile, seven hour roundtrips will include the "Loop" and then continue into Copperhill, Tennessee, with a layover for shopping or dining in the historic copper mining town. For tickets contact Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum by phone at 1-800-397-5544, or order online at www.tvrail.com. Walk up tickets may be purchased, depending on availability, at the L&N Depot and Musuem, 727 Tennessee Ave. in Etowah, TN 37331. Read More...
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Late May-Mid Jul
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Peak Bloom of Daylillies
Delano
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Late May-Mid Jul
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Peak Blooms of Daylillies, Open Garden
Delano
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May 20 -Jul 15
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Peak Bloom of Daylillies, Open Garden
Delano
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Jun 5-Jul 31
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Paintings by Jennie Kirkpatrick
Athens Arts Center, Athens
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Jul 3-4
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Miners Homecoming
Ducktown, TN
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7-4
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Etowah Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, Etowah
Etowah, TN
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Jul 5-Aug 16
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Farm Life: A Century of Change, AgCreditCountry Mortgages
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, Athens
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Jul 9
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Movies Under the Stars
Hidden Lake Campground and Resort
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Jul 11
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Baseball Card Appraisal Day
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, Athens
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Jul 15-31
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The Boys and Girls of Summer: Basseball Card Exhibit
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, Athens
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Jul 16
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Movies Under the Stars
Hidden Lake Campground and Resort
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Jul 18
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Bluegrass Festival
Hidden Lake Campground and Resort
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Jul 23
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Movies Under the Stars
Hidden Lake Campground and Resort
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Jul 25
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Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament
Athens Regional Park, Athens
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Jul 30
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Movies Under the Stars
Hidden Lake Campground and Resort
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Aug 1
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Smokey Bear's Birthday Party
Ocoee Whitewater Center, Ocoee
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Aug 2
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Sequoyah Remembrance Day
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Vonore
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Summertime in the Tennessee Overhill The rivers are running, the fish are biting, the sun is shining, and there are plenty of opportunities to get outside and have some fun in the Tennessee Overhill. Whether you're interested in whitewater rafting, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, or mountain biking, the rivers and mountains of the Cherokee National Forest are the perfect summer retreat. If you're looking for a way to beat the heat you can ride a historic railroad in the comfort of air conditioned vintage passenger cars, retreat into the deep underground caverns of the Lost Sea, or tour one of the many museums in the area. Spend an evening out under the stars at Mid Way Drive-In, one of the few remaining drive-in movies theaters. Stay the night in a charming bed & breakfast, modern motel, or secluded cabin. Or bring the RV or tent to enjoy one of the many campgrounds. Explore small downtowns to find outlet shops, galleries, antiques, and local cuisine.
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