Things to Do in Athens, TN

  • Our list of the best things to do in Athens, Tennessee, features the top 41 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Athens, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Water Activities, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Athens, TN , followed by 35 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cleveland, Ocoee, Sweetwater, Benton and Tellico Plains
  • Our list of the best things to do in Athens, Tennessee, features the top 41 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Athens, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Water Activities, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Athens, TN , followed by 35 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cleveland, Ocoee, Sweetwater, Benton and Tellico Plains
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45.5 Miles
92% 499 votes
Visitor Centers 1 Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Your first stop when traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, should be a visit to Cades Cove Visitor Center. From here, you can plan your trip into the most popular area of the park, see a Ranger-led program, see the historic Grist mill, and more.
45.6 Miles
49% 71 votes
Family Fun Center 5918 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 MoreLess Info
Sir Goony's Family Fun Center is a great place for the whole family. The center features two eighteen hole miniature golf courses, batting cages, a laser ride, go karts, bumper rides and more.
45.6 Miles
93% 14 votes
Cultural Centers Rocky Branch Road, Walland, TN MoreLess Info
Local musicians showcase their talent at Rocky Branch Community Center. Musicians from all over East Tennessee perform a variety of music types in this former elementary school. Admission is free.
46.0 Miles
97% 258 votes
Scenic Drives Between Chilhowee Lake and Townsend., Townsend, TN MoreLess Info
Visitors to Foothills Parkway love the scenic views offered at the strategically-placed lookouts, especially with Fall foliage in bloom. Take a drive along the parkway at sunrise or sunset to admire these popular views.
46.3 Miles
96% 183 votes
National & State Parks 181 Fort Mountain Park Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705 MoreLess Info
Chatsworth's Fort Mountain State Park is a beautiful Georgian park full of rentable facilities. Visitors enjoy picnic spots, campsites, cozy cottages and other beautiful areas to spend the night surrounded by the gorgeous wilderness.
46.4 Miles
92% 12 votes
Bike Rentals 695 Melton Lake Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 MoreLess Info
Hourly, half day, and full day rentals are provided by Adventures Outdoors Kayak & Bike Rentals. Equipment offered for rental include well-maintained mountain bikes, trikkes, and kayaks for use in the local area.
46.5 Miles
- 0 votes
Gymnastics 79 N Park Drive, Chatsworth, GA 30705 MoreLess Info
From gymnastics to cheerleading classes, Northwest Ga Gymnastics & Dance Center offers a variety of youth oriented fitness programs to the community. It also has a fitness center with weights and other equipment for adults.
46.7 Miles
55% 11 votes
Monuments Courthouse Square, Dyersburg, TN MoreLess Info
Located on Dyersburg's Courthouse Square, the Confederate Monument is a carved stone monument in memorial of fallen Confederate soldiers. The monument is engraved with the names of various Civil War battles, and is one of several on the square.
46.8 Miles
86% 36 votes
Golf 702 Country Club Dr., Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Book a tee time at Laurel Valley Golf Course. Golfers will enjoy playing this 18-hole golf course with the Great Smoky Mountains as their backdrop. Challenging for all levels, the facility also includes a clubhouse, restaurant and fitness center.
47.2 Miles
88% 590 votes
Horseback Riding 10018 Campground Drive, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
The only authorized stables in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cades Cove Riding Stables, is your best choice for horseback riding fun. Guests can enjoy the magnificent splendor of the park on guided horseback, carriage, or hay rides.
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