- TripBuzz found 37 things to do with kids in or near Athens, Tennessee, including 33 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cleveland, Ocoee, Sweetwater and Benton.
- From Mayfield Dairy Farm to McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, the Athens area offers 65 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Gardens and Parks.
- Athens is a small city that is midway between Chattanooga and Knoxville, pressed against the Appalachian Ridge. The historical town served as the original headquarters for those who coordinated the violent removal of the Cherokee people along the Trail of Tears. There was also a Civil War battle in the area, which is annually reenacted.
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The only authorized stables in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cades Cove Riding Stables, is your best choice for horseback riding fun. Guests can enjoy the magnificent splendor of the park on guided horseback, carriage, or hay rides.
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Cades Cove Campground is a valley where visitors can see diverse wildlife like white-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes, groundhogs, turkeys, and skunks. Other popular activities there include hiking, biking, fishing and horseback riding.
47.3 Miles
Tennessee Riverpark is an 10-mile stretch of parkland along the Tennessee River, with access via the Riverwalk, a lighted concrete walkway that passes through several parks. Spot reptiles and birds, take a bike ride, or fish from one of the park's six piers.
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The Old Union Golf Course is a sporting facility that features an 18 hole golf course. Associated amenities on the site include practice putting and chipping greens and a clubhouse.
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One of the smallest zoos in the United States, the Chattanooga Zoo has one of the largest red panda exhibits in the world. In addition, visitors can see chimpanzees in the Gombe Forest, Latin American animals at the Corcovado Jungle and North American animals in the Walkin' the Tracks.
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Horse lovers will appreciate a trip to Apple Valley Riding Stables. Take in the serene views on a one-hour ride and get back to one with nature. Reservations are required.
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Fort Mountain Stables is a tour company that offers trail riding on horseback. Riding is open to all ages and skill levels and the tours are conducted by trained professionals.
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Located on Fort Mountain in the Appalachians, Cohutta Overlook is a scenic overlook that offers panoramic views of the wilderness surrounding the mountain. After a short hike, visitors can look down on the Chattahoochee National Forest.
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Operated by local fishermen with many years of experience, Carters Lake Guide Service provides fishing tours around Carter's Lake and other nearby bodies of water. Fishing tours are offered year-round to individuals of all fishing skill-levels.
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Miracle's Cosmic Bowling is a bowling alley that is also a pizza place that features pool and billiards. The alley also hosts Tuesday night bowling leagues and also hosts birthday parties.