Sweetwater, Tennessee, is home to many unique shops and attractions. The town was established in 1875 and has a historic shopping district that was created using the renovated historic buildings. Local area attractions include Lost Sea (America's largest underground lake), Mayfield Dairy Farms and Fort Loudoun (a British fort that was built in 1756). Many cabins can be found in and around Sweetwater for a family or romantic getaway.
Sweetwater Valley KOA has RV sites, tent sites and one- or two-room cabins and a deluxe cottage. Cabin amenities include cable TV, wireless Internet and a kitchen. Activities available are shopping, golf, boating, beach volleyball and an outdoor cinema. Nearby attractions include Lost Sea, Sweetwater's Flea Market and Sweetwater's antique district. The swimming pool is open from May to September.
Sweetwater Valley KOA
269 Murray's Chapel Rd.
Sweetwater, TN 37874
865-213-3900
koa.com
Mountain View Cabins is located on the Tellico River, about 30 minutes from Sweetwater, and has 19 cabins to choose from. All the cabins are located close together and can accommodate a group of up to 90 people. Each cabin has a fully equipped kitchen, cable TV, shampoo, soap, hair dryer, linens, gas grill and a great view. Select cabins come with a hot tub, large-screen TV, pool table and gas fireplace. Local attractions include Bald River Falls, the Cherohala Skyway and Starr Mountain. Many trails are available for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Among activities guests can find fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing. No pets or smoking are allowed inside the cabins.
Mountain View Cabins
133 Rafter Rd.
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
423-253-6218
tellicologcabins.com
Hiwassee Ridge Lodge is 3,100-sq.-ft. log cabin located in Sweetwater. This cabin has five bedrooms, three and half baths and a hot tub. It has a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, pool table, poker table and games for kids of all ages. The cabin comes fully stocked with linens, kitchen utensils, cookware and dinnerware. Enjoy local activities such as tubing, kayaking and canoeing on the Ocoee or Hiwassee rivers. Local attractions include the Lost Sea, ATV trails and the Dragon's Tail (perfect for motorcycle riders). Pets are allowed at this cabin.
Hiwassee Ridge Lodge
Sweetwater, TN 37874
423-442-1346
