Sweetwater / I-75 / Exit 62 KOA

American Museum of Science and Energy - Oakridge

A super-secret city during World War II, Oak Ridge is now a world famous center for energy research and development. The American Museum of Science and Energy is packed with models, movies, demonstrations, devices, gadgets, and machines--all designed to tell the story of energy. A story of mystery and drama that has fascinated man ever since he learned to control fire.

Knoxville Zoo

Gorilla Valley, Cheetah Savanna and the African Plains are only a few exciting exhibits you will discover at the Knoxville Zoo. Experience animals from around the world, living in the heart of East Tennessee.

Tennessee Aquarium - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Freshwater sustains all life on earth, yet we know so little about this magical and complex world of swamps, streams, lakes, flooded forest and bogs. Join us in exploring the underwater mysteries that flourish in the world’s rivers, lakes and streams. Delve into the ocean where all rivers eventually flow. Journey through a spectacular sixty-foot canyon and two living forests where you’ll see over 7,000 animals that swim, play and crawl in natural habitats.

Bald River Falls - Cherokee National Forest

Tennessee Valley Railroad

The “Golden Age” of American railroading lasted for about fifty years during which time rail empires were built, two world wars were fought and frequent passenger trains rolled almost everywhere. The Pullman Company provided over 50,000 berths each night and steam locomotives were the power of choice. The Tennessee Valley Railroad was founded in 1961 by a small group of Chattanooga rail fans determined to preserve operating steam passenger trains. From a faint hope in 1957, Tennessee Valley RM has become the largest operating historic railroad in the south. We invite you to enjoy what we have built. Ride our train, see the audio visual show, browse through our exhibits, tour the repair shop, enjoy the dining room and explore our gift shops.

Coker Creek

Try your hand at gold panning, fishing or hiking.

Peregrine International Museum of Scouting

Walk through the history of the Scout Movement from all around the world. It takes you from the birth of the founder Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell through his exploits in the Boer War as he formulated the idea for the Movement. It then takes you through the first Scouts in England to the spread of Scouting to the United States. There are souvenirs to buy and memoirs to acquire and remember from the past.

Dollywood/Pigeon Forge

Only 79 mile away.

Great Smoky Mountains & Cades Cove

University of Tennessee