McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 43
Waterrock Knob (28 min) Highest peak in the Plott Balsams, with a visitor center, picnic tables, an overlook & hiking trail. Mouse Creek Falls (40 min) Tiered cascades & a swimming hole reached by a trail that follows an old railway line. Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (11 min) 38,000-sq.-ft. museum housing 300+ rare motorcycles, with related exhibits, photos & memorabilia. Mount Sterling (59 min) Tall fire tower on a summit reached by a steep trail with spruce forests & spring wildflowers. Cataloochee Valley Overlook (27 min) Soco Falls (20 min) Two waterfalls merge in a picturesque setting with a primitive overlook, reachable by a short trail. Cataloochee Ski Area (24 min) Runs for all skill levels, along with an area for snow tubing & lessons for adults & children. |