For Those Who Are Ready To Take A Tour on The Open Road

Though many of us aren't thinking of taking "driving tours", when traveling through an area we must get from point 'a' to 'b.' Isn't it better to see lovely scenery and historic sites than miles and miles of interstate? For many the answer is still a resounding "Yes!" Here we offer an alternative to billboards and exit signs.

Cherohala Skyway 
This beautiful 48-mile tour crosses through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests connecting Tellico Plains in Southeast Tennessee to Robbinsville, NC.  Visit the above website or call the Monroe County, TN Department of Tourism at (800) 245-5428 for a free copy of the Cherohala Skyway brochure.

Hiwassee River Rail Adventure
The Hiwassee River Rail Adventure will start train rides out of Etowah, TN Saturday May 28, 2011.  If you have enjoyed the train ride in the past we welcome you to come back again this year and bring your friends.  There are two trips to choose from:  The famous scenic "Hiwassee Loop" trip and the "Copperhill Special,"  which is an all day trip to the historic copper mining town of Copperhill where you can get off the train for lunch and shopping. Travel in enclosed vintage coaches and relax as you watch the beauty of the Hiwassee River and gorge pass you by.  

Passport to Cherokee History

Travel back in time with this brochure exploring historic sites in the quaint southern towns of Charleston, Calhoun and Cleveland, Tennessee. The south side of the Hiwassee River, present-day Charleston, was once the location of the federal Cherokee Indian Agency (1820-1833), which provided protection for the Cherokee people. In prior years, this agency had been responsible for issuing passports for visitors to enter the Cherokee Nation. This brochure explores many of the significant Cherokee historical sites in Bradley County, such as the last eastern homeplace of Chief John Ross, the original home of his brother Lewis Ross, the non-extant location of Fort Cass and Rattlesnake Springs which were the infamous holding camps for the Cherokee during the first stage of the Trail of Tears.This brochure is available to download here or you can  click here to order your Passport.