Attractions in Dayton, Tennessee

Historic Sites & Monuments

Historic Downtown 423-775-8070
1355 Market Street, Dayton, TN 37321
A site of The Famous Scopes Trial of 1925. more info map

Scopes Trial Museum & Rhea County Courthouse 423-775-7801
1475 Market Street, Dayton, TN 37321
Located in Downtown Dayton
This old courthouse has been restored to its 1925 appearance with original furniture from the famous Scopes trial which took place here. The museum offers many photos... more info map

Piney River Trail 423-365-7424
1028 Shut-in-Gap Road, Spring City, TN 37381
Beautiful natural wilderness area that features unique rock formations, deep gorges, majestic forests, and cascading waterfalls. Trails for hiking are also on site. more info

Chickamauga Lake 423-775-6171
Highway 27, Dayton, TN 37321
Chickamauga offers a variety of sport fishing, outdoor camping, and family water activities. more info map
Laurel-Snow Pocket Wilderness & Buzzard Point 423-775-7801
Highway 27 to Walnut Grove Road, Dayton, TN 37321
This is the first National Recreation Trail in Tennessee. It provides 10.5 miles of wilderness trail guiding you to waterfalls, forest and unique rock formations. They... more info map