Experiences
Pick your kind of fun.
Waterfalls, hikes, lakes, rivers, scenic drives, mountain towns, festivals, and every good reason to load up the car — curated across the Southern Appalachians.
8 experiences
Ocoee River Rafting
Ducktown, TN
The 1996 Olympic whitewater venue — class III–IV rapids.
AnchorOcoee Scenic Byway (US-64)
Ducktown, TN
Riverside scenic byway along the Ocoee whitewater corridor in the Cherokee National Forest.
Ocoee River Tubing (Deer Park)
Ocoee, TN
Calm-water tubing on the middle Ocoee — a chill alternative to the whitewater section.
AnchorBenton Falls
Benton, TN
65-ft waterfall in the Chilhowee Recreation Area above the Ocoee.
Parksville Lake (Lake Ocoee)
Benton, TN
Cherokee National Forest mountain lake on the Ocoee, with swim beaches and a scenic byway.
Hiwassee River
Reliance, TN
Tennessee State Scenic River — gentle whitewater, trout, and Cherokee National Forest scenery.
Ocoee River
Ducktown, TN
1996 Olympic whitewater venue — the South's most popular rafting river.
Wineries & Culinary
Ocoee Winery
Ocoee Winery
Benton, TN
Polk County winery near the Ocoee whitewater corridor.