Attractions
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One of Our Top Nearby Attractions!
Big South Fork National River and Recreation
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Pickett State Park
Jamestown , TN
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/Pickett/index.shtml
Situated in a remote section of the upper Cumberland Mountains, the 17,372-acre
Pickett State Park and Forest possess a combination of scenic, botanical and
geological wonders found nowhere else in Tennessee. Of particular interest are
the uncommon rock formations, natural bridges, numerous caves and remains of
ancient Indian occupation. Some say Pickett is second only to the Great Smoky
Mountains in botanical diversity. The park is adjacent to the massive Big South
Fork National River and Recreation Area, with more than 100,000 acres of prime
wilderness country.
Photo and text courtesy of Tennessee
State Parks:
www.tnstateparks.com
Brimestone Recreation
Huntsville, Tennessee
www.brimstonerecreation.com
ATV Riding, Hunting, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Bird
Watching, Dirt Bikes, Rail Buggies, Camping
Big South Fork Scenic Railway
(A National Park Concessionaire)
Stearns, KY
www.bsfsry.com
Take U.S. 27 north into Kentucky to the town of Stearns where the McCreary
Heritage Foundation operates a scenic railway. "Sit back and enjoy the
breathtaking scenery of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
while the train makes its way through deep gorges and hugs steep cliff lines to
take you back into a bygone era of logging and coal mining." The train
ticket includes a three-hour round-trip train ride, a layover at Blue Heron
where a coal mine tipple still stands along with recreations of various
buildings from the actual 1930s coal camp), and entry to the McCreary County
Museum in Stearns.
The Rathole Division
If you are a railroad fan, one of the most famous U.S. railroads passes through
Helenwood. The railroad is the "Rathole Division" of the CNO&TP.
The Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific is owned by the City of Cincinnati
and is operated by Norfolk Southern Railway. One section of the CNO&TP
running between Wilmore, Kentucky, and Emory Gap, Tennessee, had 27 tunnels.
Most of the tunnels were hot, crooked and pitch black dark. This was a very
hazardous 160 miles of track, and this section, not surprisingly, became known
as the "Rathole Division." During the early 1960s, Southern Railway
improved this track. This project saw numerous cuts and line relocations
to bypass tunnels and reduce the steep grades and tight curves. Today,
only four of the 27 tunnels remain, and all of those were completely rebuilt.
The
photo above was taken near milepost
212, approximately 1/2 mile from the Galloway Inn.
Historic Rugby
www.HistoricRugby.org
British author and social reformer Thomas Hughes, famous for his classic
Tom Brown's Schooldays, dedicated the Rugby Colony amid
great fanfare on October 5, 1880. He envisioned his new community as a place
where those who wished could build a strong agricultural community through
cooperative enterprise, while maintaining a cultured, Christian lifestyle, free
of the rigid class distinctions that prevailed in Britain.
Today, Rugby is a heritage treasure listed on the National
Register of Historic Places and pursuing Landmark Status with the National Park
Service. The National Trust for Historic Preservation calls Rugby one of the
most authentically preserved historic villages in America.
Historic Rugby continues a 40-year quest to restore, preserve and protect this
unique village and interpret its fascinating history to visitors from all over
Tennessee and the world. Unlike many historic communities and neighborhoods in
America, 19th century Rugby is remarkably preserved -- unspoiled by incompatible
development, and surrounded by woodlands and streams that must also be
preserved. Text courtesy of
www.historicrugby.org.
The Museum of Scott County
Huntsville, Tennessee
www.scottcounty.net/Scotthigh/museum.htm
Scott High School is the only high school in Tennessee where the students
actually maintain a full museum. The museum contains displays on coal
mining, the U.S.S. Tennessee, the frontier, pre-historic items and more.
The school's phone number is (423) 663-2801.
The City of Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee (Knox County)
www.knoxville.org
Knoxville is just a short drive down I-75 from Scott County. The Knoxville
Tourism and Sports Corporation maintains an extensive web site of things to do
and see around Knoxville.
Photo courtesy Tennessee Department of Tourist
Development:
www.tnvacation.com.
New River Scenic Railway
Huntsville, Tennessee
www.newriverscenicrailway.com
Step back in time as you ride the New River Scenic Railway up the valley of the
New River. Situated in the middle of thousands of acres of wilderness, the
tracks run through some of the most beautiful and remote areas of the Northern
Cumberland Plateau. Located just nine miles from Galloway Inn!
Photo courtesy Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
Dale Hollow Lake
Pickett County, Tennessee
http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/op/DAL/rec/
www.dalehollow.com
Dale Hollow Lake is a prominent feature in Pickett County and neighboring Clay
and Overton Counties. (The Dale Hollow Dam, which forms the lake, is
located near Celina in Clay County.) This TVA lake provides wonderful
opportunities for fishing, camping, boat rentals, houseboat rentals, cabin and
chalet rentals, water skiing, hiking, wildlife and bird viewing, and a host of
other fun activities. For more information, please see the
Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce web site:
www.dalehollow.com
Photo: Clipart.
Fall Creek Falls State Park
2009 Village Camp Road |
Pikeville , TN 37367-9803
Office: 423-881-5298
Inn & Cabin Reservations: 1-800-250-8610
Inn & Cabin Local: 423-881-5241
Camping: 1-800-250-8611
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/FallCreekFalls/index.shtml
A paradise of more than 20,000 acres sprawled across the eastern top of the
rugged Cumberland Plateau, Fall Creek Falls State Park is one of the most scenic
and spectacular outdoor recreation areas in America. Laced with cascades,
gorges, waterfalls, streams, and lush stands of virgin hardwood timber, the park
beckons those who enjoy nature at her finest. While Fall Creek Falls, at 256
feet, is the highest waterfall in the eastern United States, other waterfalls in
the park are Piney and Cane Creek Falls and Cane Creek Cascades.
Photo and text courtesy of Tennessee
State Parks:
www.tnstateparks.com
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
7351 Highway 90
Corbin, KY 40701-8857
Telephone: (606) 528-4121
Toll-free: (800) 325-0063
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/cf/
Imagine a wall of water falling 60 feet into a boulder-strewn gorge, a
whispering mist that kisses the face and a magical moonbow visible on a clear
night under a full moon. Photo and text: Kentucky State
Parks.
