McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 54
Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo (22 min) Year-round Santa Claus-themed park with rides, a gift shop, a zoo & paddle boating in a lake. Soco Falls (11 min) Two waterfalls merge in a picturesque setting with a primitive overlook, reachable by a short trail. Waterrock Knob (18 min) Highest peak in the Plott Balsams, with a visitor center, picnic tables, an overlook & hiking trail. Mingo Falls (42 min) 120-ft. waterfall on the Cherokee Indian Reservation reached by a 0.4-mi. access trail. Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (2 min) 38,000-sq.-ft. museum housing 300+ rare motorcycles, with related exhibits, photos & memorabilia. Cataloochee Ski Area (15 min) Runs for all skill levels, along with an area for snow tubing & lessons for adults & children. |