McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 52
Soco Falls (12 min) Two waterfalls merge in a picturesque setting with a primitive overlook, reachable by a short trail. Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo (23 min) Year-round Santa Claus-themed park with rides, a gift shop, a zoo & paddle boating in a lake. Cataloochee Ski Area (15 min) Runs for all skill levels, along with an area for snow tubing & lessons for adults & children. Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (16 min) 38,000-sq.-ft. museum housing 300+ rare motorcycles, with related exhibits, photos & memorabilia. Waterrock Knob (19 min) Highest peak in the Plott Balsams, with a visitor center, picnic tables, an overlook & hiking trail. Mingo Falls (43 min) 120-ft. waterfall on the Cherokee Indian Reservation reached by a 0.4-mi. access trail. |