- TripBuzz found 37 things to do with kids in or near Athens, Tennessee, including 33 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cleveland, Ocoee, Sweetwater and Benton.
- From Mayfield Dairy Farm to McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, the Athens area offers 65 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Gardens and Parks.
- Athens is a small city that is midway between Chattanooga and Knoxville, pressed against the Appalachian Ridge. The historical town served as the original headquarters for those who coordinated the violent removal of the Cherokee people along the Trail of Tears. There was also a Civil War battle in the area, which is annually reenacted.
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Guests to the Mayfield Dairy Farm are able to see first hand how Mayfield products are made. Most of the tour takes place indoors with some outdoor opportunities if the weather is nice.
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522 West Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303
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History comes to life at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, which is normally just called the Living Heritage Museum. Historical demonstrations take up a large portion of the exhibits at the museum, but there are also rotating exhibits of over 10,000 artifacts.
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Featuring five lighted softball fields and four soccer fields, Athens Regional Park is a suitable location for a group sporting event. The location also contains a concession building and two duck ponds.
11.0 Miles
Spread over 20 acres and with over 1750 varieties of flowers, Gardens of Sunshine Hollow is a large and diverse garden where visitors can stroll and enjoy lunch at the pavilion. There are also annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees.
11.1 Miles
Focusing on a tour of the caverns, the Lost Sea Adventure allows guests to visit the underground lake while a guide explains the exciting and colorful history of the site. Once at the bottom of the cave, they then board a glass-bottom boat for a trip across the Lost Sea.
11.1 Miles
Lost Sea Inc. offers guided cavern and underground lake tours. Tour guides will explain the history of the caverns and explain the geological development of the cavern rooms throughout the tour, which traverses about three quarters of a mile.
11.8 Miles
Families are able to have one-on-one petting zoo experiences at Purdy's Petting Zoo with both domestic and exotic animals. The attraction also features pony rides, pond fishing, and gem mining.
13.0 Miles
Sweetwater City of is a city in Tennessee that has a downtown area, a commercial space, recreational facilities, and schools. The city has a mayor and a board of commissioners who are in charge of the City Department.
13.1 Miles
The Sweetwater Flea Market is an 800-vendor booth flea market that offers a wide variety of products and services. The market has a large indoor area with giant-sized inflatables and a game room.
13.2 Miles
Redneck Resort Mud Park is an off-road park where visitors can use the vehicle they bring or rent a truck on site for a mudding experience. Acres of tracks and holes are available. Competitions for guests of the resort are held.