Best 31 things to do in Tellico Plains, TN

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

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

Float a self-guided river route with rafting gear and an upstream shuttle

Navigate Class 2 rapids on a self-guided Hiwassee River float

Float the river at your own pace with an upstream shuttle

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

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

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

Hand-feed, pet and photograph capybaras with staff guidance

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

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

Ride wooded farm trails and hilltops on horseback

Take on five miles of Middle Ocoee class III–IV rafting with trained guides

Raft the Upper and Middle Ocoee in one full-day trip with lunch included

Cool off on a guided float with provided gear and an easy out-and-back finish

Paddle calm waters and explore quiet coves beneath Smoky Mountain views

Ride local singletrack or cruise Fontana Village Resort by e-bike

Cruise Fontana Lake's protected shoreline by pontoon

Cruise Fontana Lake with a local historian and views of Fontana Dam

Choose a hardtail or full-suspension bike for a North Carolina ride

Relaxed mountain lake paddling for one or two people

Paddle Fontana Lake for mountain views and shoreline exploration

Tackle 20+ powerful rapids on a guided Middle Ocoee rafting trip

Tackle the Ocoee’s Olympic Course and Classic Middle section in one rafting day