Located on Forest Service Road 210 off Highway 165.
Bald River Falls: Located on Forest Service Road 210. From the Highway 165 in Tellico where you turn right to go up the river, drive 4.5 miles to the turn off to Bald River Falls. The Bald River Falls turn off is clearly marked on the right hand side of the Skyway. You can view Bald River Falls without leaving your vehicle.www.cherohala.org
1-423-253-8010
Hwy. 165/Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains, TN 37385
The new state-of-the-art Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center offers friendly local and area information about lodging, attractions and shopping. Free maps of the Cherohala Skyway, the Cherokee National Forest and surrounding area are available. The gift shop is a "don't miss", offering Skyway souvenirs, educational materials and a variety of tee shirts among other items.For hunting and fishing information call Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency 800-332-0900 or website www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee
Over 300,000 acres of National Forest is a great outdoor
recreation area. You can experience hiking, camping,
horseback riding trails, fishing, kayaking, and
hunting. www.cokercreek.org
Coker Creek is a quiet,mountain community nestled
in the Cherokee National Forest, rich in history,
heritage, and surrounded by unprecidented
natural beauty. It is a place where past meets
present in an unspoiled wonder. You can enjoy
hiking, gold panning, and many other outdoor
activities or you can rent a cabin and escape from
it all. Enjoy the mountain splendor and natural
attractions the area offers. Experience the studios
and fine craft galleries where local artisans are hard at work.By reservation only. 800-448-9580 www.cokercreekvillage.com
A non-denominational Christian Adventure
and Retreat Center located in the heart of the
Tennessee historic gold district, offers mountain
adventure and excursions for youth and
adult groups (8 people minimum). Enjoy gold
panning, horseback riding, whitewater rafting,
hiking, biking, climbing wall or just rest
and relax. Coker Creek Welcome Center
12197 New Hwy. 68
Coker Creek, TN 37314
423.261.2286
229 Cherohala Skyway
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
email collectibles@tds.net
www.charleshallmuseum.com Phone: 423-253-6767 Giftshop line Open: Sun-Sat Hours: 9:00-5:00 EST
The Charles Hall Museum is 5000 square feet of local history. It consists of more than 200 guns, an extensive telephone collection, and an impressive coin collection, among many other items. You can also find many antiques that were used by Tellico residents over the years. Mr. Hall has on display the most extensive collection of historical photos of the area. The Charles Hall Museum is packed with antiques from centuries past, and 99% of the items in the museum are his own personal collection. Visit the Museum gift shop for books, maps, apparel, souvenirs, and fine gifts. Proceeds from your purchases help us to keep our museum open and our admission free.1-800-356-2187
www.hiwassee.edu
www.fortloudoun.com
338 Fort Loudoun Road Vonore, TN 37885
423-884-6217
Today at Fort Loudoun State Historic
Park you can visit a replica of the 18th Century British fort that
stood very near this site in the mid-1700's. Enjoy scheduled reenactments
on Garrison Weekends, tour the ruins of the Tellico Blockhouse, or
have a picnic at the park. Situated on the banks of Lake Tellico,
the park offers fishing, swimming, and hiking trails in addition to
the events at the Fort. Be sure to join us for the 18th Century Trade
Faire on the weekend following Labor Day.www.thelostsea.com
140 Lost Sea Rd.
Sweetwater, TN 37874
423-337-6616
The Lost Sea - Home of America's largest
underground lake, The Lost Sea is open year round for tours of its
mysterious caverns. This US Registered National Landmark is a fun
and educational place to visit. 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.
The easy walk down the cavern is rewarded with glass-bottom boat ride
on the lake. 
As the county seat, Madisonville is the oldest town in Monroe County. The historic town square features
the Monroe County courthouse, scene of the only
Civil War skirmish in the county. From the steps of
the courthouse in 1886, brothers Robert and Alf
Taylor launched their famous political campaigns
for governor which became known as the War of the
Roses. In 1956, native son U.S. Senator Estes
Kefauver, one of the most influential congressional
leaders of the 20th century, officially announced his
campaign for Vice-President of the U.S.
Come shop, eat, an stroll the downtown square.www.monroecounty.com
info@monroecounty.com
125 Pleasant Grove Road
I-75 Exit 60
Sweetwater, TN 37874
423.351.0035
Tellico River Road
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
423-253-2520 Ranger Station
http://www.state.tn.us/twra/
Visit the Pheasant Fields Rearing Pools,
a fish hatchery operated by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
See the trout being raised to stock area rivers. Located 17 miles
from Tellico Plains up Tellico River Road/State #210. www.sequoyahmuseum.org
P.O. Box 69, Hwy 360
Vonore, TN, 37885
423-884-6246
Explore the fascinating history of the Overhill Cherokee - their family life, customs, beliefs and the sadness of the Trail of Tears at the only tribally owned and operated historical attraction in the state. Learn about Sequoyah, the creator of the Cherokee writing system, or see Tanasi, the first capital of the Cherokee Nation and the namesake of Tennessee. Visit the gift shop filled with books, music, souvenirs as well as authentic Native American crafts. Located on the banks of Lake Tellico near Ft. Loudoun in Vonore, TN. Don't miss the Cherokee Arts and Crafts Festival the first weekend after Labor Day.Sweetwater, TN 37874
Hours: 2:00-4:00 each Wed, Sat, & Sun.
Memorabilia and photographs are used to help visitors step back in time.17988 West Lee Highway Philadelphia, TN 37846
1-877-862-4332
We offer farm walking tours for much of the year, weather permitting. We offer an extensive tour in which we show what makes a dairy farm a dairy farm. Our tours are reasonably priced at $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 5-17. We also welcome chartered bus tours, church groups, and clubs to call us for appointments and pricing. So come and visit us and see where the milk comes from and how it turns into our wonderful award winning cheeses. During winter hours, call for reservations for tours.www.visitsweetwater.com
Visiting Sweetwater is like stepping back in time! Our
unique shops & attractions are nothing like typical
chain stores, malls or outlets. Sweetwater offers a bit
of nostalgia along with the charm and friendliness
that one would expect in a small southern town. In the
historic shopping district you will find shops filled
with rare antiques, exquisite home furnishings and
décor, original works of art, choice fashion, unique garden gifts, hard to find collectibles, and much more.423-337-3532
Located off of I-75, Exit 60.
Open Sat. & Sun. 8AM-5PM. www.sweetwaterfleamarket.net
SWEETWATER FLEA MARKET
is Tennessee’s largest indoor/outdoor Flea
Market with over 500 spaces to shop. Open Sat. & Sun. 8AM-5PM.www.state.tn.us/twra
800-332-0900
A 16,500 acre TVA lake with recreation
facilities and world class fishing.
For more information call TWRA
800-332-0900.
www.state.tn.us/twrawww.gotellico.com
Nestled at the foot of the Cherokee National Forest
in East Tennessee, Tellico Plains is the perfect rural
community. People come to visit, love the “vintage
Mountain Town” with all the shops and recreation
only to soon become residents that preserve the natural
beauty they come to appreciate. The town
square is filled with unique arts and craft shops,
eateries, and a brick oven bakery. Tellico Plains is home to the largest covered bridge in Tennessee. There is no better entrance to the pleasure of Cherohala Skyway than a stop in Tellico Plains.A National Millennium Flagship Trail
Please visit the Monroe County Visitor Welcome Center for information.
The route over the southern
Appalachians known as the
“Unicoi Path” was used for trade
and warfare before written history.
In the early1800’s the path was
improved as a commercial wagon
road and became known as the
“Unicoi Turnpike.” Segments of this
road remain intact - representing
what is likely the oldest intact road-
bed on public lands in the nation. A
2 1/2 mile section of intact roadbed
has been restored for public use and
hiking in Monroe County. 
Home to Tellico Lake, a favorite spot for fishing and water enthusiasts. Public beach areas and lakeside
camping are available along the shores of the lake.
History buffs will want to make a stop in Vonore to
visit Sequoyah BirthplaceMuseum and Fort Loudoun
State Historic Area. Stop and visit Chota and Tanasi
Memorials, former Cherokee villages, which is considered
the namesake of the state of Tennessee.611 Church St.
Vonore, TN 37885
Hours: 1-3pm every Saturday ,
2-4pm on the 4th Sunday of the month. The museum can be toured by appointment as well. Contact Violet Wolfe at 865-856-3161.