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

Though many of us aren't thinking of taking "driving tours" right now, when traveling through an area we must still 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.

Cherokee Scenic Tour
Guiding visitors along the area's scenic and historic attractions, the Cherokee Scenic Tour maps out a daylong trip beginning and ending in Cleveland, Tennessee. Stops along the route include Red Clay State Historical Park, the Ocoee River, Bald River Falls, and the Reliance Historic District. A self-guided auto brochure is available from the Convention and Visitors Bureau, 225 Keith Street. 423-472-6587.

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.