- The list below includes 38 free or cheap things to do in or near Athens, Tennessee, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, Farms & Ranches and Gardens.
- From Gardens of Sunshine Hollow to Athens Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Athens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cleveland, Ocoee, Benton and Sweetwater.
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36.9 Miles
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Edgemoor Rd, between Highway 162 and Melton Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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With 28 miles of trails with steep climbs, Haw Ridge Park can be used for hiking, running and biking. The park provides a view of a river which can be used for kayaking with picnic tables nearby.
37.0 Miles
Located next to an airstrip, the interactive Hixon Museum of Flight displays historical aircraft. Occasionally they host flight events and private flights offering visitors a unique perspective from the cockpit of the planes themselves.
37.0 Miles
Middle Valley Recreation Park serves as the playing area for the connected youth association, hosting the baseball, football, and soccer games for the organization. Visitors can register to participate in the association's leagues.
38.2 Miles
Trail rides are the main attraction at Wildwood Stables, allowing both amateur and experienced riders to enjoy themselves. The company also offers hay rides throughout the year for larger groups.
38.6 Miles
Blue Ridge Ghost Tour is a tour company that offers a variety of scary stories that include folklore, legend, paranormal activity, and ghosts. One story that is told on the tours is called The Legend of the Bald Mountains'.
38.7 Miles
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Junction of Highways 127S and 68, Crossville, TN 38555
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The Homesteads Tower Museum is the connecting educational and preservation institution that is connected to the Homesteads Tower that was built in the late 1930s. The museum displays and gift shop are held in the four large rooms at the base of the tower.
38.9 Miles
Adventure Trail Rides offer guided horseback rides through a variety of trails in the Cashes Valley which is a part of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range. Some of the rides they offer include Valley Trail, Sunset and Picnic rides, Botanical rides and more.
39.0 Miles
Located around the man-made Byrd Lake, the Cumberland Mountain State Park is a popular site for outdoor activities in the region. Visitors are able to participate in hiking, fishing, bird watching, or even golfing at the Bear Trace Golf Course.
39.0 Miles
Cumberland Mountain State Park is an extensive wilderness area with hiking trails, camping facilities, and Olympic-sized swimming pool. Staff members put on wildlife shows and educational programs, and canoe expeditions are available along the river or on the lake.
39.1 Miles
With Big Ol Fish Guiding Service, visitors can take a guided trip to nearby lakes to fish for striped bass and walleye. The boats are equipped with bait and fishing equipment, so visitors do not need to bring their own.