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From main street to mountains, relax and enjoy
McMinn
County
's warm southern hospitality and simple pleasures.
Explore our museums, historic sites and small towns to experience a heritage that speaks of Overhill Cherokee, early settlers, textile workers, railroaders and farmers surrounded by the beautiful countryside of
East Tennessee
.
McMinn County 's strong dairy heritage is celebrated at the new
Mayfield
Dairy
Visitor
Center
, where you can take a plant tour to learn how popsicles are made or enjoy the South's best ice cream in the visitor center ice cream parlor.
The
McMinn
County
Living
Heritage
Museum
in
Athens
invites you to experience the culture of
McMinn
County
as told in 30 exhibits. While in
Athens
, stroll around the Historic Courthouse Square, with its restored stores and shops. Ask about the nearby outlets, antique shops and unique places to eat.
In
Englewood
, the awarding winning
Englewood
Textile
Museum
tells the story of the textile mills in
Englewood
. In keeping with its textile history, one the museum's neighbors is a fabric outlet.
Etowah, located near the
Cherokee
National Forest
, is home to the restored
Louisville
and Nashville Railroad Depot. Visitors can tour the depot, including a museum that spins stories of locomotive engineers, shopmen and the people who lived and worked in this railroad town. for information about what to do in the great outdoors, visit the
Cherokee
National Forest
ranger station located in the depot. While there, check to see if there is a performance scheduled at the Historic Gem Theater, across the street.
From specialty stores and factory outlets to antique shops,
McMinn
County
is a great place for shoppers. While you're here, take home a piece of history or find that unique souvenir handcrafted by one of our local artists.
Let McMinn
County
restaurants and motels, bed and breakfasts and cabins provide you with the perfect place to relax for a family vacation or a weekend getaway. Nestled at the foothills of the
Cherokee
National Forest
you’re sure to find something for everyone in
McMinn
County
.
McMinn County is a convenient gateway to the
Cherokee
National Forest
and the Cherohala Skyway. If you enjoy scenic drives, take Hwy 39 from
Englewood
, or Hwy 310 from Etowah through farm country to Tellico Plains, where you can choose to ride alongside the
Tellico
River
and over the Cherohala Skyway (Hwy 165) for spectacular views. From Hwy 411 south of Etowah, you can follow Hwy 30 alongside the
Hiwassee
River
to Reliance and up to Hood Mountain Overlook.
For more information contact:
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
http://www.athenschamber.org/
423-745-0334
Etowah Chamber of Commerce
http://www.etowahcoc.org/
423-263-2228
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