Heather's Guidebook

Experiences

Tours, work shops or activities

Ukuphila Kwezulu Eziphuma

An 8 minute drive- The Lost Sea is America's largest underground lake. The temperature remains a pleasant fifty-eight degrees year round, and there are no stairs to climb! Wide sloping walkways take you on an adventure to the many interesting rooms, some of which are among the widest, highest, and largest rooms of any caverns in the Southeast. Upon entering the lake room you will board large glass bottom boats for an exciting trip on the Lost Sea. While on the trip you will observe some of the largest rainbow trout in the United States. 140 Lost Sea Rd Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-337-6616

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Ukuphila Kwezulu Eziphuma

140 Lost Sea Rd

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An 8 minute drive- The Lost Sea is America's largest underground lake. The temperature remains a pleasant fifty-eight degrees year round, and there are no stairs to climb! Wide sloping walkways take you on an adventure to the many interesting rooms, some of which are among the widest, highest, and largest rooms of any caverns in the Southeast. Upon entering the lake room you will board large glass bottom boats for an exciting trip on the Lost Sea. While on the trip you will observe some of the largest rainbow trout in the United States. 140 Lost Sea Rd Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-337-6616

Tsali Notch Vineyard "Vineyard Tasting Room"

An 8 minute drive— Named after an historic Cherokee leader, Tsali Notch is located in the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Area and on your way to the Cherohala Skyway! The vineyard specializes in muscadine grapes, grown on over 6000 vines on 21 miles of trellis, covering 35 acres of a 202-acre estate. The property is ringed by sweeping mountain views. Featuring a large party barn, a reconstructed log building tasting room, and a recently refurbished 19th-century, two-room farmhouse christened The Jackson Lounge, Tsali Notch Vineyard is host to weddings, reunions, and other special events. During harvest season in September and October, we welcome individuals and families to pick muscadines for their own juice, jelly and winemaking—or just to enjoy our offerings! You can get a private tour any time of year by calling ahead during business hours. Perfect place for a picnic. Wednesday thru Sunday Noon-6 140 Harrison Rd Madisonville, TN 37354 423-506-9895

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Tsali Notch Vineyard "Vineyard Tasting Room"

162 Harrison Rd

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An 8 minute drive— Named after an historic Cherokee leader, Tsali Notch is located in the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Area and on your way to the Cherohala Skyway! The vineyard specializes in muscadine grapes, grown on over 6000 vines on 21 miles of trellis, covering 35 acres of a 202-acre estate. The property is ringed by sweeping mountain views. Featuring a large party barn, a reconstructed log building tasting room, and a recently refurbished 19th-century, two-room farmhouse christened The Jackson Lounge, Tsali Notch Vineyard is host to weddings, reunions, and other special events. During harvest season in September and October, we welcome individuals and families to pick muscadines for their own juice, jelly and winemaking—or just to enjoy our offerings! You can get a private tour any time of year by calling ahead during business hours. Perfect place for a picnic. Wednesday thru Sunday Noon-6 140 Harrison Rd Madisonville, TN 37354 423-506-9895

3 Generations Art Studio

Family owned, great place to spend a morning or afternoon. They offer canvas painting sessions, pottery wheel, hand building pottery and painting remade pieces. Walk-ins welcome. 8 minute drive Tues-Thur 12-8, Fri-Sat 12-9. 501A N. Main St Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-836-9291

3 Generations Art Studio

501A North Main Street

Family owned, great place to spend a morning or afternoon. They offer canvas painting sessions, pottery wheel, hand building pottery and painting remade pieces. Walk-ins welcome. 8 minute drive Tues-Thur 12-8, Fri-Sat 12-9. 501A N. Main St Sweetwater, TN 37874 423-836-9291

Iphamu ye-Sweetwater Valley

This farm, located between the towns of Philadelphia and Loudon, is in the heart of southeast Tennessee's dairy-rich Sweetwater Valley. It is known for its agricultural vitality and progress. We're proud to be a part of this rich farming region. Stop by and enjoy cheese factory tours. Shop the wide variety of local, craft cheeses. 10 minute drive 17988 W. Lee Highway Philadelphia, TN 37846 865-458-9192

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Iphamu ye-Sweetwater Valley

17988 W Lee Hwy

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This farm, located between the towns of Philadelphia and Loudon, is in the heart of southeast Tennessee's dairy-rich Sweetwater Valley. It is known for its agricultural vitality and progress. We're proud to be a part of this rich farming region. Stop by and enjoy cheese factory tours. Shop the wide variety of local, craft cheeses. 10 minute drive 17988 W. Lee Highway Philadelphia, TN 37846 865-458-9192

Mayfield Dairy Farms

The Visitor Center and Tour takes you on a journey through the history of Mayfield Dairy from its beginnings to the present. You'll see a special film presentation, followed by a plant tour that lets you see the bottling of milk and the production of ice cream and novelty items. Stop for a taste of our delicious milk and great tasting ice cream-made fresh daily. 20 minute drive 4 Mayfield Lane Athens, TN 37303 423-649-2653

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Mayfield Dairy Farms

806 E Madison Ave

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The Visitor Center and Tour takes you on a journey through the history of Mayfield Dairy from its beginnings to the present. You'll see a special film presentation, followed by a plant tour that lets you see the bottling of milk and the production of ice cream and novelty items. Stop for a taste of our delicious milk and great tasting ice cream-made fresh daily. 20 minute drive 4 Mayfield Lane Athens, TN 37303 423-649-2653

Bald River Falls

Our favorite local hike. An 8.9 mile (round trip) moderately trafficked out and back trail. Dogs are allowed on a leash. Take a picnic and spend the afternoon playing in the water at the falls. 22 minute drive

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Bald River Falls

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Our favorite local hike. An 8.9 mile (round trip) moderately trafficked out and back trail. Dogs are allowed on a leash. Take a picnic and spend the afternoon playing in the water at the falls. 22 minute drive

The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

Enjoy the beauty of this museum which is nestled in the majestic Great Smoky Mountains on the shores of the Tellico Lake. Hear fascinating Cherokee myths and legends, marvel at the Cherokee syllabary which took Sequoyah twelve years to develop, but only a few hours for the average person to learn. See the artifacts excavated in the Little Tennessee Valley in two decades of archeological work on sites spanning 8,000 years of continuous human habitation. Shop in the Museum gift shop and visit the Cherokee Memorial adjacent to the Museum. 15 minutes drive 576 Highway 360 Vonore, TN 37885 423-884-6246

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The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

576 TN-360

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Enjoy the beauty of this museum which is nestled in the majestic Great Smoky Mountains on the shores of the Tellico Lake. Hear fascinating Cherokee myths and legends, marvel at the Cherokee syllabary which took Sequoyah twelve years to develop, but only a few hours for the average person to learn. See the artifacts excavated in the Little Tennessee Valley in two decades of archeological work on sites spanning 8,000 years of continuous human habitation. Shop in the Museum gift shop and visit the Cherokee Memorial adjacent to the Museum. 15 minutes drive 576 Highway 360 Vonore, TN 37885 423-884-6246

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About a 45 minute drive but well worth it, AMSE has been considered one of the top tourist attractions in the Knoxville area, and it attracts about 65,000 visitors per year. Among other activities, AMSE provides interactive curriculum-based classroom programs for school groups and STEM education programs. AMSE houses permanent and rotating exhibits, provides live demonstrations, hosts evening events, and holds spring, summer, and fall camp programs for students. 115 Main St East Oak Ridge, TN 37830 865-294-4531

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115 E Main St

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About a 45 minute drive but well worth it, AMSE has been considered one of the top tourist attractions in the Knoxville area, and it attracts about 65,000 visitors per year. Among other activities, AMSE provides interactive curriculum-based classroom programs for school groups and STEM education programs. AMSE houses permanent and rotating exhibits, provides live demonstrations, hosts evening events, and holds spring, summer, and fall camp programs for students. 115 Main St East Oak Ridge, TN 37830 865-294-4531

Chattanooga

This is a great day trip, only a little over an hour away gets you Rock City, Ruby Falls, the Incline Railway, the TN Valley Railway (rides), Ripley’s Aquarium, High Point Rock Climbing Gym (great for kids and adults), the Southern Belle River boat cruise and much more.

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Chattanooga

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This is a great day trip, only a little over an hour away gets you Rock City, Ruby Falls, the Incline Railway, the TN Valley Railway (rides), Ripley’s Aquarium, High Point Rock Climbing Gym (great for kids and adults), the Southern Belle River boat cruise and much more.