Ocoee Area Tourism Links
Chambers of Commerce
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Basin Chamber of Commerce
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce
Copperhill Public Library
Ducktown Public Library
Fannin County Library
North Georgia On Demand.com
North Georgia Guide
Appalachian Gateway Group
Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association
(423) 263-7232
National Forrest Info
Cherokee National Forest
(423) 338-5201
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This Page Last Updated - April 29th, 2010
Courtyard Studios, Ocoee Street and Grande Avenue, Copperhill, TN (877) 790-2157 or (423) 496 -9000.
3990 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA (800) 899-MTNS or (706) 632 -5680.
Libraries
City Hall, 1st Floor, Main Street, Copperhill, TN
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 2 pm - 5 pm.
126 Main Street, Ducktown, TN - 423-496-4004
Fannin County Courthouse, Blue Ridge, GA - 706-632-5263
Museums
Ducktown Basin Museum
212 Burra Burra Street, Ducktown TN - 423-496-5778
Regional Websites
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Scenic Railroad
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
800-934-1891 or 706-632-9833
Reminiscent scenic excursions for those old enough to remember and a totally new experience for those too young. Weekends - February thru December, Daily in October.
Trains depart from the original Blue Ridge, Ga Train Depot and travel to
Copperhill/McCaysville, where they stop for an hour and a half, allowing you time
to explore, shop or enjoy a leisurely lunch before the return leg of the trip.
26 mile trip takes aprox. 3 hours total. Reservations recommended.
Tourism Boards
The only national forest in Tennessee. The southern portion of the Forest forms the heart of the Tennessee Overhill. The Cherokee National Forest takes its name from the Cherokee Indians who were stewards of the land long before white settlers moved in.
Fall color extravaganzas, and an explosion of wildflowers in the spring, create a backdrop for spectacular waterfalls, rivers, streams and trails.
Water sports include whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing and skiing. Commercial outfitters rent equipment and provide guide service on the major rivers. Lakes, with boat ramps and beaches, favor swimming and boating enthusiasts.
Pleasure driving is a popular pastime, but for those who wish to see the Cherokee National Forest on foot, horseback, mountain bike or off road vehicle, the forest is laced with designated trails. For those seeking solitude, there are designated wilderness areas.
The Cherokee National Forest is known for its wildlife. Game species include Russian boar, black bear, white tail deer, turkey and grouse. For the photographer or casual viewer there are several "watchable wildlife" areas located in the forest. Fishing is also very popular and varies from "put and take" streams to those with natural populations of trout. Lake fishing offers opportunities to catch bass, crappie and pan fish. The forest is open to the public for hunting and fishing during regulated seasons and under guidelines established by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Commercial fishing guides are available.
Ocoee Whitewater Center
(423) 496-5197
The Ocoee River is Dam controlled. Recreational Water Release Schedules
for both Dam # 2 (which controls the middle river used for most rafting) and Dam #3
(which controls water in the upper Ocoee including the 1996 Olympic course and the
Whitewater Center) are available at the Ocoee Whitewater Center.
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