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Cherokee National Forest

Townsend, TN
Ranked #2 of 19 attractions in Townsend
5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Forests, National Parks
Activities: Hiking
Description: Breathtakingly beautiful mountainous forest: great for hiking.
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Maryville, Tennessee
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I think the best time to go is in the fall so you can see all of the colors. More

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Knoxville, TN
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

There's tons to see and do. You can go horseback riding, biking, hiking, play in the water, or just kick back and enjoy some beautiful surroundings. So nice! More

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East Tennessee
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

This forest is mostly missed,and it shouldn't be. There are trails and markers off the road to see different areas,vast differences in altitude offer many different types of scenery,all of it is beautiful. More

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Knoxville, TN
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

My husband and I just drove through the forest this week. Although the trees were bare and the spring flowers haven't yet emerged, it gave us more clear views of the lovely waters that run though the park and the many small water falls that surprisingly appear from the rocks. Every season holds a new experience in the Cherokee National... More

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Maryville, Tennessee, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

Calming, tranquel, easy-hard hiking trails. Something for everyone. Lots of wildlife to see and well-maintained trails. More

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Knoxville
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

prepare for great color show if you travel at the end of October. weekends are for bikers. More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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here is a wonderful place to enjoy what nature has to offer the hiking is great an i loved walking along the water beds beautiful :) More

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Knoxville, Tennessee
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Have visited many times. Great place to get away. always see something new. More

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Florida
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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We were treated to a settler-era village in the heart of the park which offered historical insight into 17th century Euro-American lives. The park has plenty of wildlife and the park staff is pleasant and eager to share information as needed. The gift shop is well stocked, and the restrooms are clean and safe. Definitely worth the visit!!! More

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Burleson, Tx
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011
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Riding through the forest you realize it is just one of those roads you want to turn around to see it going from the other direction. If you are in the area, don’t miss carving around the winding turns! More

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