- TripBuzz found 15 things to do with kids in or near Sweetwater, Tennessee, including 9 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Athens, Oak Ridge, Tellico Plains and Hartford.
- From Purdy's Petting Zoo to Lost Sea Adventure, the Sweetwater area offers 71 different types of family activities, including: Caverns & Caves, Off Road & ATV, Zoos and Flea Markets.
- Home of the Craighead Caverns and the Lost Sea, the United States' largest underground lake, is the city of Sweetwater, Tennessee. Completely surrounded by farmland, the city is situated along the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. These natural attractions of the city and surrounding areas make it a popular tourist destination.
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Families are able to have one-on-one petting zoo experiences at Purdy's Petting Zoo with both domestic and exotic animals. The attraction also features pony rides, pond fishing, and gem mining.
4.8 Miles
Focusing on a tour of the caverns, the Lost Sea Adventure allows guests to visit the underground lake while a guide explains the exciting and colorful history of the site. Once at the bottom of the cave, they then board a glass-bottom boat for a trip across the Lost Sea.
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Redneck Resort Mud Park is an off-road park where visitors can use the vehicle they bring or rent a truck on site for a mudding experience. Acres of tracks and holes are available. Competitions for guests of the resort are held.
4.9 Miles
Lost Sea Inc. offers guided cavern and underground lake tours. Tour guides will explain the history of the caverns and explain the geological development of the cavern rooms throughout the tour, which traverses about three quarters of a mile.
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The Sweetwater Flea Market is an 800-vendor booth flea market that offers a wide variety of products and services. The market has a large indoor area with giant-sized inflatables and a game room.
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Sweetwater City of is a city in Tennessee that has a downtown area, a commercial space, recreational facilities, and schools. The city has a mayor and a board of commissioners who are in charge of the City Department.
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Guests to the Mayfield Dairy Farm are able to see first hand how Mayfield products are made. Most of the tour takes place indoors with some outdoor opportunities if the weather is nice.
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Featuring five lighted softball fields and four soccer fields, Athens Regional Park is a suitable location for a group sporting event. The location also contains a concession building and two duck ponds.
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522 West Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303
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History comes to life at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, which is normally just called the Living Heritage Museum. Historical demonstrations take up a large portion of the exhibits at the museum, but there are also rotating exhibits of over 10,000 artifacts.
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225 Cherohala Skwy, Tellico Plains, TN 37385
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Considered to be a necessity before starting up the actual Skyway, the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center has free maps, up to date driving conditions, and local area souvenirs and gifts. Picnic tables and restrooms are also available on site.