Nearby Attractions
Southeastern Tennessee is a fun lovers paradise
Chilhowee offers natural scenic beauty and a sailplane site that offers year round soaring with good thermals Spring through Fall, and excellent ridge lift Fall through Spring and occasional Winter wave flying.
Nearby are several companies that offer White Water Rafting, Canoeing, and Kayaking on both the Ocoee and Hiwassee, as well as horseback riding, volleyball...
View from hiking main ridge looking at northern ridge (looking across the Hiwassee river ). Family recreation with nearby hiking, swimming, white water rafting on the scenic Hiwassee & Ocoee rivers, and trout fishing.
There are many possibilities for camping & lodging nearby. Inquire about camping at the gliderport too (there is a shower in the club house).
Local Attractions
Ocoee River Rats, (866) 846-RATS, (423) 338-4222
Adventures Unlimited rafting, kayaking, mountain biking (800) 662-0667
Ocoee Adventure Center Whitewater rafting, mountain biking, kayaking and more (888) RAFT-OAC
Hiwassee Outfitters Whitewater rafting, Fly fishing (guide service & instruction), cabins & campgrounds (800) 338 8133, (423) 338-8115
High Country Adventures (800) 233-8594
Outdoor Adventure Rafting (800) 627-7636
Just Do It Mountain Bike Rentals, (423) 309-8249
Tennessee Trips
Tennessee Vacation Planning http://www.tenntrips.com
See-Tennessee A great online resource for tourism in Tennessee
1996 Olympic Venue on Ocoee River, Tennessee
Dan's Virtual Ocoee Tour
The Geologic Story of the Ocoee River
Guide to Benton from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
Monroe County Tourism Council
University of Tennessee Canoe and Hiking Club
Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association, A good source for regional tourism information on the Tennessee Overhill area including information on lodging and whitewater river rafting services.
.....A Visitor’s Guide--Scenic Drives
Polk County Chamber of Commerce The local Chamber of commerce has good information on the area.
Local Museums
Swift Air Museum / McMinn County Airport.
See vintage Swift aircraft and exhibits. Annual Swift National Fly-In/Airshow on Memorial Day weekend. Hours: 9:00-4:00 daily except Nov.Mar. when the hours are 9:00-4:00 Mon.-Fri. 423-745-9547. Located off Hwy. 30 between Athens and Etowah on County Road 552.
L&N Depot/Railroad Museum. U.S. Hwy. 411, 727 Tennessee Ave., Etowah 423-263-7840, 423-263-2228. The 18-room Victorian Depot is home to a railroad museum, art gallery and an area information center. Free.
More area Museums
Chattanooga
Chattanooga is not far away
Chattanooga Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tennessee Aquarium
And you just must "See Ruby Falls" and "See Rock City"
Ruby Falls and the Lookout Mountain Caverns
Who would want to miss out on this kind of Americana?
State of Tennessee
TN Department of Tourist Development Vacation Guide
Flyaway, indoor skydiving in Pigeon Forge, (423) 453-7777
Local Resturants
Whitewater Restaurant near the Ocoee River on Hwy. 64 - 3 miles north of Hwy 411.
Farmhouse Family Resturant About 7 miles North on 411 toward Etowah. Look for the cow shaped sign on the left then go 1 block west of 411 to 1201 Ohio Avenue 423-236-3276. The farmhouse is behind
Scotties Resturant which is on the west side of 411 too.
