- The list below includes 38 free or cheap things to do in or near Athens, Tennessee, including 63 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, History Museums, Farms & Ranches and Gardens.
- From Gardens of Sunshine Hollow to Athens Regional Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Athens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cleveland, Ocoee, Benton and Sweetwater.
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47.9 Miles
87%
95 votes
US 321, Townsend, TN
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Get a history lesson at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum. Formerly one of the largest commercial lumber companies in the area, the Little River Railroad Company built over 150 miles of railroads in the area. Admission is free.
48.2 Miles
Featuring a century-old restored carousel, Coolidge Park contains a variety of activities for all ages, including rock climbing, picnics, an interactive fountain, and a military memorial. The park is home to the Walnut Street Bridge, the world's largest pedestrian bridge.
48.3 Miles
A Step Above Stables is an equestrian facility offering a wide range of services which include riding lessons, trail riding, boarding and more. They are also professional sellars and provide healthy and trained horses for purchases.
48.3 Miles
Chattanooga's Walnut Street Bridge was erected in 1890. This truss-style bridge originally provided automotive and pedestrian passage across the Tennessee River. Its asphalt surface was replaced by wood planks in the late 20th century, and the bridge is now closed to vehicles.
48.3 Miles
Tuckaleechee Caverns opened in 1953 as a destination for people to explore the beauty that lies beneath the Smoky Mountains. The one mile guided tour includes stunning rock formations, underground waterfalls, and crystal clear streams.
48.3 Miles
Housed in three architecturally varied buildings, Hunter Museum of American Art exhibits collections from the Colonial period to the present. Works by Mary Cassatt, Andy Warhol and Thomas Cole are represented. Guided, self-guided and studio tours provide an introduction to the collection.
48.4 Miles
67%
90 votes
1110 E Brow Road, Chattanooga, TN 37350
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The Battles for Chattanooga Electric Map & Museum is a historic museum that is home to a three-dimensional electronic battle map that has 5,000 miniature soldiers. The map also has 650 lights and sound effects.
48.4 Miles
Offering a different perspective on the historic downtown district of the city, Chattanooga Ghost Tours offer nightly and weekend walking trips through the area. Focusing on reported supernatural happenings and local legends, these guided tours do require reservations.
48.5 Miles
Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Tennesee Aquarium is dedicated to marine wildlife appreciation, conservation and education. Its residents include sharks, dolphins, jellyfish, riotously colorful sea anemones and many other eye-catching creatures.
48.6 Miles
Fishing, gem mining, and mini-golf are just some of the activities to be performed at the Lilly Pad Village. There are also hiking trails which lead to the top of the mountains. A gift shop is on the premises.