A Room with a View
Outdoor Activities
There are 120,000 acres of outdoor activities.
47 locals recommend
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
4564 Leatherwood RdThere are 120,000 acres of outdoor activities.
A historic park with many outside activities including caves, natural bridges and seasonal glow worms. There are tours and talks by park rangers.
In 2015, Pickett CCC Memorial State Park and Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area earned Silver-tier International Dark Sky Park designation. It became the first state park in the Southeast to gain this prestigious recognition. Visitors can enjoy sweeping, rich views of the night sky similar to those found in many of the Western states.
25 locals recommend
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
4605 Pickett Park HwyA historic park with many outside activities including caves, natural bridges and seasonal glow worms. There are tours and talks by park rangers.
In 2015, Pickett CCC Memorial State Park and Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area earned Silver-tier International Dark Sky Park designation. It became the first state park in the Southeast to gain this prestigious recognition. Visitors can enjoy sweeping, rich views of the night sky similar to those found in many of the Western states.
Excellent hike with an amazing destination. This hike begins just about five miles from the retreat, driving on beautiful park roads. Bring your lunch, you’ll want to stay all day and maybe do a few more hikes from there.
8 locals recommend
Twin Arches
Excellent hike with an amazing destination. This hike begins just about five miles from the retreat, driving on beautiful park roads. Bring your lunch, you’ll want to stay all day and maybe do a few more hikes from there.
Slave Falls
An easy hike to a historic place which will take your breath away.
The O bed wild and scenic River stretches along the Cumberland plateau and offers visitors white water rafting and rock climbing. It passes through gorges that reach up to 500 feet deep. The area remains much as it appeared when the settlers first arrived in the late 1700s. It is preserved by the national park service including 45 miles of the river which teams with a variety of different fish. The park also offers various outdoor recreational opportunities, including several hiking trails.
16 locals recommend
Obed Wild and Scenic River
208 Maiden StreetThe O bed wild and scenic River stretches along the Cumberland plateau and offers visitors white water rafting and rock climbing. It passes through gorges that reach up to 500 feet deep. The area remains much as it appeared when the settlers first arrived in the late 1700s. It is preserved by the national park service including 45 miles of the river which teams with a variety of different fish. The park also offers various outdoor recreational opportunities, including several hiking trails.
Larry McMillen has been sharing his expertise with horses in the Big South Fork for many years. He can arrange a day out on horseback to suit almost anyone.
10 locals recommend
Southeast Pack Trips
125 Kenneth DrLarry McMillen has been sharing his expertise with horses in the Big South Fork for many years. He can arrange a day out on horseback to suit almost anyone.
Sightseeing
Spend the day in Pall Mall, Tennessee, wandering around this scenic and historic area.
13 locals recommend
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park
2609 N York HwySpend the day in Pall Mall, Tennessee, wandering around this scenic and historic area.
Historic Town
Wander through downtown after parking in the free public parking lot.
Visit Mark Twain Park. Have coffee and a snack at the local coffee shop.
Jamestown
Visit HistoricRugby.org for lots of information about this Victorian village, originally founded in 1880 as the Rugby colony by British author Thomas Hughes. It’s a lovely very quiet village to explore, and while you are there, hike down to the “Gentlemen’s Swimming Hole”. There are lovely shops and beautiful hikes right from the town.
13 locals recommend
Rugby
Visit HistoricRugby.org for lots of information about this Victorian village, originally founded in 1880 as the Rugby colony by British author Thomas Hughes. It’s a lovely very quiet village to explore, and while you are there, hike down to the “Gentlemen’s Swimming Hole”. There are lovely shops and beautiful hikes right from the town.
Muddy Pond is a local Mennonite community which specializes in home made baking, cooking, and crafts. They make everything from lunches to sheds and furniture. It's always a fun afternoon.
There’s a wonderful cafe with truly homemade lunches and goodies to bring home.
Muddy Pond
Muddy Pond is a local Mennonite community which specializes in home made baking, cooking, and crafts. They make everything from lunches to sheds and furniture. It's always a fun afternoon.
There’s a wonderful cafe with truly homemade lunches and goodies to bring home.
The Manhattan Project was created as a SECRET PROJECT during WW II which led to the creation of the ATOMIC BOMB. The Oak Ridge Reservation in rural Tennessee was an industrial complex and city home to over 75,000 persons. There is a museum, a tour, and much to see in the Oak Ridge area.
This is an all day adventure and the museum is a MUST visit!
8 locals recommend
Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center
461 W Outer DrThe Manhattan Project was created as a SECRET PROJECT during WW II which led to the creation of the ATOMIC BOMB. The Oak Ridge Reservation in rural Tennessee was an industrial complex and city home to over 75,000 persons. There is a museum, a tour, and much to see in the Oak Ridge area.
This is an all day adventure and the museum is a MUST visit!
Food scene
Tennessee’s oldest winery, and it’s just down the road. They offer wine tastings, and samples of their other products on the menus, such as their various cheeses and spreads. They also have an amazing gift shop.
For over four decades, Highland Manor Winery has been producing fine, handcrafted wines in Jamestown, TN. Owners, Frederick and Rhonda Moody, are committed to continuing the winemaking tradition in Tennessee. When you visit, you can learn more about the history of winemaking in Tennessee.
18 locals recommend
Highland Manor Winery
2965 S York HwyTennessee’s oldest winery, and it’s just down the road. They offer wine tastings, and samples of their other products on the menus, such as their various cheeses and spreads. They also have an amazing gift shop.
For over four decades, Highland Manor Winery has been producing fine, handcrafted wines in Jamestown, TN. Owners, Frederick and Rhonda Moody, are committed to continuing the winemaking tradition in Tennessee. When you visit, you can learn more about the history of winemaking in Tennessee.
“Good food, good atmosphere, and super friendly people that own and work there. Absolutely love their chicken strips and coleslaw. Would recommend stopping by for a meal to everyone.” This is a recent review about Forbus Store, but this is a must see local hidden icon where you can actually feel yourself going back in time.
The game of “Pig” has been played at the store non-stop for generations!
6 locals recommend
Forbus General Store
3902 N York Hwy“Good food, good atmosphere, and super friendly people that own and work there. Absolutely love their chicken strips and coleslaw. Would recommend stopping by for a meal to everyone.” This is a recent review about Forbus Store, but this is a must see local hidden icon where you can actually feel yourself going back in time.
The game of “Pig” has been played at the store non-stop for generations!
Freshly prepared meals with excellent ingredients. The menu is very different than any other local restaurant. Great for lunch or dinner. Family atmosphere. Great shrimp tacos! And they are personal friends.
Simply Fresh
591 E Central AveFreshly prepared meals with excellent ingredients. The menu is very different than any other local restaurant. Great for lunch or dinner. Family atmosphere. Great shrimp tacos! And they are personal friends.
Great Mexican food with a large menu. Local favorite so it’s best to go at an off time. They have carry out.
6 locals recommend
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
315 N Main StGreat Mexican food with a large menu. Local favorite so it’s best to go at an off time. They have carry out.
The buffet is a local favorite. It includes a variety of wonderful Chinese food, along with desserts, a fresh salad bar and dip-your-own ice cream.
Peking Chinese Restaurant
405 North Main StreetThe buffet is a local favorite. It includes a variety of wonderful Chinese food, along with desserts, a fresh salad bar and dip-your-own ice cream.