"Day Trippin" thru' Ocoee/Hiwassee/Tellico

Just a half hour from Chattanooga, and 15 minutes from Cleveland, you'll find yourself in the midst of winding mountain roads, scenic byways, rivers & streams, and sleepy Appalachian communities. GuestLine has mapped out for you some treasures to discover for yourself.  Riverside Restaurant is in the heart of Ocoee, and can make any Day Trip even more fun & enjoyable. For adventure lovers, try Hiking, Fishing, Bird Watching, Whitewater Rafting, or a Glider Ride. There's History in Tellico Plains, and also at the Ocoee Whitewater Hiwassee River State Park Visitor Centers. Shopping almost every place we've mentioned!!! So, follow your Treasure Map and see what gems you find today. The Cherokee National Forest is waiting for you to explore.

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Code 903 ~ Adventures Unlimited    Whitewater Rafting on the Olympic Ocoee River ~ Climbing Wall ~ Camping ~ Cabins.  "Way Fun" 32 acre outpost.

Code 204 ~ Savannah Oaks Winery  Award-winning Tennessee Wines ~ picturesque winery ~ lovely gifts & collectibles ~ adjacent to Cherokee Nat’l Forest.

Code 910 ~ Ocoee Whitewater Center hiking mtn biking picnicking shopping history or relaxing in the Ocoee River.

Code 203 ~ Hiwassee Scenic River State Park & Visitor Center Across Highway 411 from Savannah Oaks Winery.

Code 911 ~ Ducktown Basin Museum    Explore some of East Tennessee's most tragic, yet triumphant, history.  Story of Burra Burra Mine Site and Appalachian stuggle from 1850 to 1987.  5 min from Ocoee Whitewater Center

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....Cherohala Skyway Tellico Plains begins your journey - a "mile high" skyway, whose mountain vistas will take your breath away.  Make a Day Trip out of this magnificent Tennessee Treasure into Robbinsville, North Carolina, and loop back through the Ocoee Scenic Byway.

....Tail of the Dragon - at Deals Gap This 11 miles stretch has 318 curves and is known to many as America's number one motorcycle and sports car road.  Just an hour from Cleveland begins a true adventure drive through the mountains!

710  Mayfield Dairy Visitor Center -  "Get The Scoop" when you tour this dairy plant to see how milk is bottled and ice cream is made.  Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlour... Flavors galore!  Exit 52 to Hwy 305 to Mayfield Lane.

370  Lost Sea   America’s largest underground lake.  Guided walk to bottom of cavern rewarded with trip in glass bottom boat.  Café, the Cavern Kitchen, General Store, Ice Cream Parlor, Trading Post and Glassblower, in authentic log cabins, open seasonally.

226 Historic Downtown Athens – Home of National Moo-Fest Celebration - May 31st.  Living Heritage Museum, Arts Center, charming courthouse square with shops & dining. 

111 Athens Chamber of Commerce – on historic courthouse square. Drop in for information of things to do in area, or information about membership, for a competitive edge for your business.

911 Ducktown Basin Museum – Tour grounds of historic Burra Burra Copper Mine and see exhibits depicting mining heritage of Copper Basin. 

 109 Sugar Loaf Mountain State Park – Canoe put in, restrooms, picnic area.  Model of 1996 Olympic Whitewater Slalom Race Channel located at Ocoee Whitewater Center.  Beautiful scenic park next to Ocoee River.

201  L & N Railroad Depot Museum - Step into another era as you tour this 18 room, Victorian building that was built in 1906.  Museum, changing exhibits, walking trail and park with picnic tables.

110 - Grumpy’s – Ocoee River Rockhouse.  Opens with the Rafting Season, entertaining, fun live music and ice cold beverages.