Local Area Attractions Near Sweetwater KOA Holiday

Sweetwater Valley KOA has so much to offer. You can stay on site and enjoy a quiet day or take advantage of our seasonal amenities. You can also use us as a perfect basecamp for day trips to a multitude of awesome destinations including Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Bald River Falls, Cherohala Skyway, Wears Valley, etc. We also have quite a few interesting things to go see and do within 15 minutes such as The Lost Sea and our historic downtown antique stores.

The Lost Sea

The Lost Sea

The Lost Sea is America's largest underground lake. The temperature remains a pleasant fifty-eight degrees year round, and there are no stairs to climb! Wide sloping walkways take you on an adventure to the many interesting rooms, some of which are among the widest, highest, and largest rooms of any caverns in the Southeast. Upon entering the lake room you will board large glass bottom boats for an exciting trip on the Lost Sea. While on the trip you will observe some of the largest rainbow trout in the United States.

140 Lost Sea Rd

Sweetwater, TN 37874

423-333-2289

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Smokin' F BBQ and Barn

Smokin' F BBQ and Barn

For some of the best BBQ you've ever had, check out Smokin' F! Amazing food, we are huge fans and eat there ourselves every chance we get!

1821 Lynn Rd

Philadelphia, TN 37846

979-436-3482

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Knoxville Zoo

Knoxville Zoo

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

3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr

Knoxville, TN 37914

865-637-5331

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RV Rentals

RV Rentals

Through our partnership with RVshare, we are excited to offer RV rentals at the Sweetwater KOA. Choose an RV for your trip, and it will be delivered right to your campsite at the campground! 

Click this link to the RVshare website, and find a local RV that's perfect for your next adventure!

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

Enjoy the beauty of this museum which is nestled in the majestic Great Smoky Mountains on the shores of the Tellico Lake. Hear fascinating Cherokee myths and legends, marvel at the Cherokee syllabary which took Sequoyah twelve years to develop, but only a few hours for the average person to learn. See the artifacts excavated in the Little Tennessee Valley in two decades of archeological work on sites spanning 8,000 years of continuous human habitation. Shop in the Museum gift shop and visit the Cherokee Memorial adjacent to the Museum.

576 Highway 360

Vonore, TN 37885

423-884-6246

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Local Area Recreation Near Sweetwater KOA Holiday

Water Sports

Water Sports

Our are of Tennessee offers limitless opportunities to enjoy a wide variety of water sports. Nearby lakes such as Fort Loudoun, Melton Hill, Tellico and Watts Bar provide a playground for water sports of all types.

Shopping

Shopping

Fleas Unlimited is one of the most popular places to find unique items in our area but there are plenty of places to shop for antiques and everything else you might need as well. Just ask our friendly office staff if you are looking for something specific and we'll do our best to help you find it.

Golfing

Golfing

Golfing is one of the most popular activities for enthusiasts of all ages. Here in Loundon County we have courses like Tellico Village, Rarity Pointe, Executive Meadows, Landmark Golf Club at Avalon, Riverview Golf Course and Cedar Hills Golf Club.

Hiking & Walking

Hiking & Walking

If enjoying the beauty of the outdoors is one of your priorities, there may be no better place than Eastern Tennessee. Among the places we have to explore are the East Lakeshore Trail and the Mountain Survivor Trail for hikers, the Historic Lenoir City and Historic Loudon Walking Tours, the Tail of the Dragon as well as the Cherohala Skyway for those who prefer the comfort of sightseeing from their own vehicle.

Arts & Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment

From festivals to celebrate the various seasons to performing arts and captivating theatre performances, you'll find no shortage of entertainment here in Loudon County. The Loudon Tate & Lyle Performing Arts Center and the Lyric Theatre should be two of your first stops if you enjoy the arts.