Mike & Jen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The following places are recommended when visiting our home in Eastern Tennessee!
1hr and 40 minute drive. Be sure to check out Guy Fieri's "Downtown Flavortown" while in Pigeon Forge! This impressive 43,000-sq ft family entertainment center features a 14-lane Duck Pin bowling alley, arcade, Tiki bar and 300 seat restaurant!
500 habitants recommandent
Pigeon Forge
1hr and 40 minute drive. Be sure to check out Guy Fieri's "Downtown Flavortown" while in Pigeon Forge! This impressive 43,000-sq ft family entertainment center features a 14-lane Duck Pin bowling alley, arcade, Tiki bar and 300 seat restaurant!
2 hour drive. While in Gatlinburg take the gondola or chair lift to the summit of Anakeesta. You can shop, dine and explore in Firefly Village. The Peddler Steakhouse is also downtown with a romantic atmosphere and delicious food.
660 habitants recommandent
Gatlinburg
2 hour drive. While in Gatlinburg take the gondola or chair lift to the summit of Anakeesta. You can shop, dine and explore in Firefly Village. The Peddler Steakhouse is also downtown with a romantic atmosphere and delicious food.
40-minute drive up Highway 68 just past Coker Creek located inside the Tellico Ranger District of the Cherokee National Forest offers panoramic views of the majestic peaks of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. This is one of the best scenic views in Eastern Tennessee!
12 habitants recommandent
Buck Bald Mountain Scenic Area
40-minute drive up Highway 68 just past Coker Creek located inside the Tellico Ranger District of the Cherokee National Forest offers panoramic views of the majestic peaks of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. This is one of the best scenic views in Eastern Tennessee!
35-minute drive up the Cherohala Skyway located in the Cherokee National Forest! The 3.6 mile lakeshore trail features beavers, ducks and other waterfowl. Fishing off the pier you can find bass, catfish and bluegill.
21 habitants recommandent
Indian Boundary Lake Recreation Area
35-minute drive up the Cherohala Skyway located in the Cherokee National Forest! The 3.6 mile lakeshore trail features beavers, ducks and other waterfowl. Fishing off the pier you can find bass, catfish and bluegill.
28-minute drive. The 90ft high falls is recognized as one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the area and will provide great photo opportunities! Drive 5.25 miles east of Tellico Plains, Tennessee on SR 165 and turn right onto Tellico River Road and drive 5.9 miles to parking.
85 habitants recommandent
Bald River Falls
28-minute drive. The 90ft high falls is recognized as one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the area and will provide great photo opportunities! Drive 5.25 miles east of Tellico Plains, Tennessee on SR 165 and turn right onto Tellico River Road and drive 5.9 miles to parking.
1-hour drive. America's #1 motorcycle and sports car road. It features 318 curves in 11 miles on US129. Guaranteed to be the ride of your life! At the top of it, just into NC is Tapoco Tavern where you can enjoy some great food and pizza before your trip back down the Tail of the Dragon!
93 habitants recommandent
Tail of the Dragon
17555 Tapoco Rd1-hour drive. America's #1 motorcycle and sports car road. It features 318 curves in 11 miles on US129. Guaranteed to be the ride of your life! At the top of it, just into NC is Tapoco Tavern where you can enjoy some great food and pizza before your trip back down the Tail of the Dragon!
25-minute drive. Your adventure begins with a 3/4 mile round trip walk touring the caverns then a boat ride on The Lost Sea, America's largest underground lake!
112 habitants recommandent
L'aventure de la mer perdue
140 Lost Sea Rd25-minute drive. Your adventure begins with a 3/4 mile round trip walk touring the caverns then a boat ride on The Lost Sea, America's largest underground lake!
52-minute drive. Home of the 1996 Olympics white water rafting! Nestled in a narrow, twisting, rocky river gorge, the Ocoee Whitewater Center on the Cherokee National Forest offers something for everyone. Chose to relax in a rocking chair, hike, stroll the walkways, picnic, watch whitewater rafters drift by, learn about history and nature, play in the water, or test your mountain biking skills
155 habitants recommandent
Centre de sports d'eau vive Ocoee
4400 US-6452-minute drive. Home of the 1996 Olympics white water rafting! Nestled in a narrow, twisting, rocky river gorge, the Ocoee Whitewater Center on the Cherokee National Forest offers something for everyone. Chose to relax in a rocking chair, hike, stroll the walkways, picnic, watch whitewater rafters drift by, learn about history and nature, play in the water, or test your mountain biking skills
42-Minute drive. Since 1978, Cherokee Rafting is the Ocoee River’s #1 family-friendly Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting & Ocoee River Rafting company. We love working with families, youth groups and corporate team building outings. With 10 incredible miles of continuous class III & IV rapids, we invite you to take the plunge on America’s favorite river. Join us for an exciting rafting adventure on the Ocoee River flowing through a beautiful gorge inside the Cherokee National Forest. Southeast Tennessee is famous for its big waves, mountains and beautiful scenery. We take pride in our reputation with a friendly and relaxing atmosphere that keeps folks returning year after year. Because the Ocoee River is dam controlled, the rapids are always guaranteed. There’s a reason we call this place home, We’d love to share the Ocoee whitewater rafting experience with you.
14 habitants recommandent
Cherokee Rafting
869 US-6442-Minute drive. Since 1978, Cherokee Rafting is the Ocoee River’s #1 family-friendly Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting & Ocoee River Rafting company. We love working with families, youth groups and corporate team building outings. With 10 incredible miles of continuous class III & IV rapids, we invite you to take the plunge on America’s favorite river. Join us for an exciting rafting adventure on the Ocoee River flowing through a beautiful gorge inside the Cherokee National Forest. Southeast Tennessee is famous for its big waves, mountains and beautiful scenery. We take pride in our reputation with a friendly and relaxing atmosphere that keeps folks returning year after year. Because the Ocoee River is dam controlled, the rapids are always guaranteed. There’s a reason we call this place home, We’d love to share the Ocoee whitewater rafting experience with you.
Food scene
20 min drive to Englewood.. Best BBQ in Monroe County!
ONLY OPEN THUR/FRI/SAT FROM 11AM-4PM
Navarro’s Smokehouse
20 min drive to Englewood.. Best BBQ in Monroe County!
ONLY OPEN THUR/FRI/SAT FROM 11AM-4PM
10 minute drive to downtown Tellico Plains. Great sandwiches & pizza! Baked goods are amazing! There's a line most days but you can experience great conversation with the locals and enjoy some great food!
47 habitants recommandent
Tellico Grains Bakery
105 Depot St10 minute drive to downtown Tellico Plains. Great sandwiches & pizza! Baked goods are amazing! There's a line most days but you can experience great conversation with the locals and enjoy some great food!
12 minute drive. Great food, great location, great service!
Beautiful setting located right on the Tellico river.
23 habitants recommandent
Ironworks grill
1641 Cherohala Skyway12 minute drive. Great food, great location, great service!
Beautiful setting located right on the Tellico river.
10 min drive . In the mood for some good Mexican food?
6 habitants recommandent
La Loteria Mexican Restaurant
123 Main Street10 min drive . In the mood for some good Mexican food?
38 minute drive to Riceville. Great food choices and desserts! Greek Food and Silver Springs Vineyards wine!
Greek Cafe Restaurant
3725 U.S. 1138 minute drive to Riceville. Great food choices and desserts! Greek Food and Silver Springs Vineyards wine!
17 minute drive. Best ice cream and specialty coffees. Also available breakfast sandwiches, burgers and chili/slaw dogs!
Lem's Korner
5262 New Highway 6817 minute drive. Best ice cream and specialty coffees. Also available breakfast sandwiches, burgers and chili/slaw dogs!