Attractions in Athens, Tennessee
Amusements
Wee Bounce 423-453-5067
1905 Congress Parkway South, Athens, TN 37309
Indoor inflatable playground and party center. They are open to the public for walk-in play daily, please call for hours. They also have birthday party packages... more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Fort Loudon State Historic Area 615-884-6217
338 Fort Loudon Road, Athens, TN 37885
Vonore
The site of one of the earliest British fortifications on the western frontier, built in 1756, this 1,200 acre state park now offers hiking, boating, fishing,... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Athens / McMinn County Living Heritage Museum 423-745-0329
522 W est Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37371-0889
Thirty permanent exhibit areas trace the early history and depict life of the Cherokee Indians and early pioneer settlers through 1940. Extraordinary glassware and... more info mapSwift Museum Foundation Inc. 423-745-9547
P.O. Box 644, Athens, TN 37371-0644
McMinn County Airport
Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Globe/Temco Swift and related historical memorabilia, The Swift Museum Foundation also hosts the National Swift... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Mouse Creek Nursery 423-462-2666
276 County Road 67, Athens, TN 37370
Located in Riceville, Seven Miles From Athens
This 15-acre perennial nursery and display garden features a restored 1845 church. more infoSunshine Hollow 423-745-4289
198 County Road 52, Athens, TN 37303
Nestled in the Great Valley between the Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau, Sunshine Hollow display gardens are surrounded by 160 acres of unspoiled Tennessee... more info map
Tours & Cruises
Mayfield Dairy Farms Visitor Center 423-745-2151
4 Mayfield Lane, Athens, TN 37303
This milk and ice cream processing dairy offers tours and ice cream tasting. more info mapSweetwater Valley Farm 865-458-9192
17988 Lee Highway, Athens, TN 37846
Philadelphia
Combining a family-farming tradition with fine cheesemaking, Sweetwater Valley Farm is dedicated to producing the best farmstead cheeses while maintaining a viable,... more info map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Strikers' Premium Winery 423-507-8816
480 County Road 172, Athens, TN 37303
A unique wine tasting experience and tours upon request, this winery bottles many varieties including Athenian Red, Baco Noir, Cataawba, Cayuga White, Strawberry, Peach,... more info map
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