Southeastern Tennessee is a fun lovers paradise

Chilhowee is a soaring site rich in natural scenic beauty and year round soaring including good thermals Spring through Fall, 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. Other forms of family recreation in the area include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fly fishing, scenic train trips and much more.

There are many possibilities for camping & lodging nearby. Inquire about camping at the gliderport too (there is a shower in the club house).

River Trips

QUEST EXPEDITIONS the best in Ocoee rafting & kayak instruction (800) 277-4537 (423) 338-0283

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

High Country Adventures (800) 233-8594

Outdoor Adventure Rafting (800) 627-7636

Webb Brothers Float Service raft or funyak rental plus shuttle service on the scenic Hiwassee river (877) WEB-RAFT (423) 338-2373

Hiwassee Outfitters Whitewater rafting, Fly fishing (guide service & instruction), cabins & campgrounds (800) 338 8133 (423) 338-8115 

Cherokee Rafting.com, Whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River, Phone: (800) 451-7238

Other Local Attractions

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.

Martin Campbell field, the other Polk County airport, operated by Whitewater Aviation Corporation.

Local Resturants

Ocoee Gondolier near the Ocoee River on Hwy 64 - 3 miles east 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.

Scotties Resturant which is on the west side of 411

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?

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