Free & Cheap Things to Do in Hartford, TN

  • The list below includes 114 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Tennessee, including 91 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, Camping Site, Specialty Museums and Art Gallery.
  • From Cosby Campground to Big Bear Expeditions, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Cherokee.
  • The list below includes 114 free or cheap things to do in or near Hartford, Tennessee, including 91 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, Camping Site, Specialty Museums and Art Gallery.
  • From Cosby Campground to Big Bear Expeditions, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Hartford and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Cherokee.
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1.2 Miles
97% 188 votes
Rafting 3375 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Choose from several rafting options offered by Rip Roaring Adventures in Hartford, Tennessee. Situated on the Pigeon River, the company's Lower River package is a five-mile route appropriate for novices and beginners. The Upper River option is much more difficult and best reserved for experienced customers.
0.6 Miles
96% 81 votes
Rafting 3485 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Located in Hartford, Tennessee, the Nantahala Outdoor Center offers whitewater rafting and ziplining. The Center also offers wilderness survival classes, mountain bike trips and guide service in several National Parks.
0.6 Miles
96% 80 votes
Rafting 3485 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Nantahala Outdoor Center - Pigeon Outpost Private Adventures offers private river rafting tours on Pigeon River. Two tours are offered, one is low difficulty and suitable for families, while the other is more challenging (class 3.)
0.2 Miles
100% 3 votes
Rafting 3165 Big Creek Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Big Bear Expeditions White Water Rafting offers rafting trips and scenic views along the Pigeon River. Seasonal fully guided rafting tours are available along with specialty training and group events.
0.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Rafting 3555 Hartford Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1971, Wildwater is a whitewater rafting facility providing guided tours and trips in the nearby Pigeon River. Visitors enjoy taking trips guided by local experts and staying in the on-site lodging afterwards.
5.2 Miles
88% 172 votes
Farms & Ranches 3462 Cosby Highway, Cosby, TN 37722 MoreLess Info
The Carver Orchards & Farm Market has been serving the local community for over 60 years. Tours of the orchards are very popular, and there is also the Apple House Restaurant for fresh meals or the purchasing of special apple products.
5.9 Miles
97% 290 votes
National & State Parks Cosby, TN MoreLess Info
Covering most of the southern portion of the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is located between Tennessee and North Carolina. Outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing is complemented with historic landmarks.
5.9 Miles
100% 19 votes
Observation Decks Cosby, TN MoreLess Info
Built by local laborers in the 1930s, the Mt Cammerer Fire Tower is an octagonal fire tower that is made of hand-cut stone. The tower has a panoramic view of the surrounding mountain and nearby gorge.
6.8 Miles
98% 89 votes
Bookstores Highway 321 at Cricket Hollow Road, Cosby, TN 37722 MoreLess Info
The small independent bookstore known as Our Place is very popular in the area. It specializes in new, used, and rare books in addition to organic coffees and Smoky Mountain souvenirs.
8.4 Miles
60% 5 votes
Farms & Ranches 5446 East Parkway, Cosby, TN 37722 MoreLess Info
Baxter's Orchard is a family-owned apple orchard that grows a wide variety of apples on the premises. Visitors can purchase apples as well as an array of products made from apples, like cider and apple butter.
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