- Our list of the best things to do in Athens, Tennessee, features the top 41 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Athens, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Water Activities, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 6 things to do within the city of Athens, TN , followed by 35 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cleveland, Ocoee, Sweetwater, Benton and Tellico Plains
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Nantahala National Forest, Murphy, NC 28906
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Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and a variety of other recreational activities at Hanging Dog Recreation Area. The area offers access to Hiwassee Lake where visitors can also enjoy fishing and boating.
40.3 Miles
Three miles of trails winding along the Valley and Hiwassee Rivers make up the Murphy River Walk. The easy walk takes visitors through several different natural environments surrounding the historic town of Murphy.
40.6 Miles
Prater's Mill has a rich history, involving the Civil War and the Indian raids. The 19th century Mill is still functional, even after a century and a half has passed since it was constructed. It can host special themed events, such as weddings.
41.0 Miles
Mercier Orchards is a local family-owned establishment which grows a variety of fruits ranging from strawberries and cherries to peaches, plums and apples. They also organise multiple U-Pick events on the farm and maintain a market store as well as a winery.
41.0 Miles
A 32-lane bowling center, Holiday Bowl offers open and league bowling along with Galactic Bowling on Friday and Saturday nights. The center provides a grill with food and drinks, private event hosting and a game room.
41.1 Miles
Visitors to the Capitol Theatre are permitted to tour the old-fashioned building which harkens back to the golden age of Hollywood. The venue can also be rented for private events, weddings, and receptions.
41.1 Miles
Located in Historic Downtown, Palace Theater, provides a range of entertainment. They offer movies and children's shows. The Palace Theater hosts acoustic concerts and has the town's first espresso bar.
41.1 Miles
Two Doors Down is a bar, restaurant and music venue that often features live music including karaoke, as well as frequent happy hours. They also have dart machines and host weekly dart tournaments.
41.1 Miles
Specializing in fly fishing, Frontier Anglers organizes group fishing excursions to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trip consists of navigating the streams of the park while fishing for trout and bass.
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Saunooke Village, Cherokee, NC 28789
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Explore history and tradition at the Cherokee Heritage Museum and Gallery in North Carolina. Visitors to the museum will have the chance to tour various historical sites while also enjoying exhibits dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the culture.