McGhee Tyson Airport 2 hr 28
Cool River Tubing (36 min) Shooting river rapids or floating in calmer waters through mountain landscapes on a rubber ring. Anna Ruby Falls (43 min) Picturesque waterfall with a visitor's center accessible by driving through Unicoi State Park. Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway (29 min) Autumn leaf color and hiking Lake Trahlyta (3 min) Dukes Creek Falls (23 min) A moderate hiking trail with Mount Yonah views leads to this waterfall with a viewing platform. DeSoto Falls (11 min) Tall waterfall in DeSoto State Park popular with visitors with a paved pathway & picnic area. Helton Creek Falls (15 min) Scenic double waterfalls in Chattahoochee National Forest with a short, kid-friendly hiking trail. Raven Cliff Falls Trail (21 min) Wooded hiking spot with a stream, several waterfalls & picturesque views. Dog friendly. Lake Winfield Scott (19 min) Lake and camping Brasstown Bald (21 min) A steep trail & shuttle access this peak, Georgia's highest, offering panoramic views from 4,784-ft. Smithgall Woods State Park (27 min) Huge preserve features diverse wildlife, trails & a stream with catch-and-release trout fishing. Blood Mountain (7 min) Tallest Georgia peak on the Appalachian Trail, with waterfalls, hiking trails & recreational areas. Vogel State Park (3 min) Popular park with a 22-acre lake, multiple hiking trails & a museum plus cottages & campsites. Dukes Creek Falls Trail (23 min) Waterfall, hiking, and camping North Georgia Wildlife Park & Zoo (30 min) Home to exotic species & farm animals, this park features hands-on exhibits, tours & a petting zoo. |