things to do in Tellico Plains, TN

Ride wooded farm trails and hilltops on horseback

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

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

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

Tackle Class III and IV rapids through Cherokee National Forest

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

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

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

Take on whitewater with an expert river guide

Paddle calm waters and explore quiet coves beneath Smoky Mountain views

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

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 on Class 5 whitewater

Relax on a guided raft float along the Lower Ocoee

Cruise Fontana Lake's protected shoreline aboard a deluxe pontoon

Build confidence on a guided, shaded rappel wall for beginning and intermediate climbers

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

Take on the challenge of Class 5 whitewater

Cruise Fontana Lake's protected shoreline by pontoon