things to do in Sweetwater, TN

Ride wooded farm trails and hilltops on horseback

Ride the Hiwassee Loop for panoramic views of Tennessee's river gorge

Take the controls on a private airboat ride through the Everglades

Gather family and friends for a fireside vineyard break

Meet and learn about animals with all-day admission (open 10am–5pm)

See robotic milking in action and follow milk’s journey to cheese on a one-hour guided farm tour.

Cruise islands, coves, and Watts Bar Dam with a captain

Open-air Jeep driving on the Cherohala Skyway and East Tennessee mountain roads

Take the controls on a private airboat ride

Discover muscadine wines and take home a vineyard souvenir glass

Hand-feed and pet a two-toed sloth with a staff guide

Follow the Hiwassee Loop into Tennessee's historic copper country

Take the top down for an automatic Porsche drive on the Cherohala Skyway

Take a turn driving an airboat through the Everglades

Take the controls on a private airboat ride

Discover the story behind America's wild grape

Hand-feed, pet and photograph capybaras with staff guidance

Sit, pet, and hold playful black-tailed prairie dogs

Take the wheel for an open-air drive through East Tennessee's mountains

Take the wheel of an automatic convertible for a drive on the Cherohala Skyway

Celebrate the season with Santa, treats, and Hiwassee River Gorge views

Float a self-guided river route with an upstream shuttle included

Bottle-feed and meet red kangaroos with a zookeeper

Share a hands-on moment feeding and cuddling a baby Highland calf