- The list below includes 35 free or cheap things to do in or near Tellico Plains, Tennessee, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Waterfalls, Visitor Centers and Rafting.
- From Bald River Falls to Charles Hall Museum, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tellico Plains and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Murphy, Ducktown, Athens and Sweetwater.
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Smoky Mountain River Rat offers tubing trips on the river, with two different trips set in different sections. The upper section features adventure rapids and swimming holes while the lower features a rock jump, rope swing and relaxing rapids.
38.7 Miles
Choose from one of three river routes, or ride all three, at River Rage, Townsend's most affordable tubing destination. Shuttles take riders to their entry points and meet them at the end, guests can also enjoy a meal at Little River BBQ.
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Haw Ridge Park
Edgemoor Rd, between Highway 162 and Melton Valley Rd, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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With 28 miles of trails with steep climbs, Haw Ridge Park can be used for hiking, running and biking. The park provides a view of a river which can be used for kayaking with picnic tables nearby.
38.7 Miles
Featuring a river and a creek, Meeks Park can be used for fishing, picnics, hiking and sports including baseball, softball, tennis and disc golf. The park provides a canine recreation area, swimming pools, a skate park and open fields.
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123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882
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Preserving the history and culture of the earliest inhabitants of the region, the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center has something for everyone. Visitors, young and old, can enjoy guided tours, museum, and historic village featuring 11 complete period buildings.
38.9 Miles
Owned and operated by Young Harris College, the Rollins Planetarium is located in Young Harris, Georgia. It seats 104 comfortably and its dome measures almost 50 feet in diameter. The planetarium is a popular destination for school field trips and homeschooling groups.
39.0 Miles
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14157 US Highway 19/74 West, Bryson City, NC 28713
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At Endless River Adventures in Bryson City, North Carolina, patrons get a taste of truly active tourism. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are the company's most popular services, and guided fly fishing journeys are also available. Reservations are required for most activities.
39.1 Miles
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Tremont Road, Townsend, TN
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Upper Tremont Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a two-mile road in the center of the park that offers a unique area serenity. Many hiking and horseback riding trails begin here, and visitors also enjoy fishing.
39.3 Miles
Affiliated with and run by the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum, the Secret City Scenic Excursion Train offers 14-mile, hour-long round trips on a restored 1940s-era train. The train offers group rates, and some rides feature dinner.
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551 votes
14690 Hwy 19 W, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Bryson City, North Carolina is home to Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting. The company provides high-octane, adrenaline-fueled whitewater rafting trips in stable, comfortable rafts and guides trained in lifesaving techniques. These are not for the faint of heart!