Local Guidebook

Ruby Falls is a 145-foot high underground waterfall located within Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga, TN.  It is the PERFECT rainy day alternative because the cave is rain free however the rain outside makes the falls that much more spectacular!  Weather inside the cave is a constant rain free, 60 degrees year round.  (If you’re like me, you will want to wear a light jacket)  The cave is well lit however they do offer evening “Lantern Tours” if interested. Reservations are required and tickets are sold online only. Offers Dog Boarding

(47 miles from the farm)

1720 South Scenic Hwy., Chattanooga, TN 37409

423-821-2544

One of the most amazing aquariums you will ever visit!  An excellent rainy day alternative.  The aquarium is home to more than 12,000 animals representing almost 800 species.  Due to Covid established capacity limits you will need to purchase timed-entry tickets online in advance.  Great time for the whole family!    (46 miles from the farm)

1 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

800-262-0695

The Bradley-Polk Walk-in Clinic is the local doc in a box with generally quick service.  (3 miles from the farm)

119 White Water Drive, Ocoee, TN 37361

423-299-9435

Closest Pharmacy and located directly adjacent to the Bradley-Polk Walk-in Clinic.  Helpful and friendly staff.  (3 miles from the farm)

186 Creekside Drive, Ocoee, TN 37361

423-299-9029

Closest hospital with emergency room.  (10 miles from the farm)

2305 NW Chambliss Avenue, Cleveland, TN 37311

423-559-6000

Closest 24 hour pharmacy (10 miles from the farm)

35 25th NW,  Cleveland, TN 37311

423-614-4810

Ocoee River Dog Daycare and Resort offers our guests a great alternative to boarding your pet at home.  Due to numerous reasons we strictly adhere to a NO PET policy here on our farm, however we offer this up as an option to vacation with us and still have your pet close by.  Think of it as a vacation for your pet as well!  Ocoee Doggy Daycare is a locally owned and operated, kennel-free, dog play and boarding facility catering to the Ocoee River rafting and kayaking community.  They keep their overnight dog boarding to a maximum of 15 dogs to reduce stress on the dogs and ensure they get the best care possible so be sure to book ahead of time as they do run out of space.  (2 miles from the farm)

277 Reynolds Bridge Road, Benton, TN 37307

423-299-9620

"An apple a day keeps the doctors away”.  Wide variety in the store  of apples and don’t forget the cider.  Baked goods also. Enjoy a tour but don’t pick the apples!

(10 miles from the farm) 

351 Weese Road, Cleveland, TN 37323

423-472-3044

Yes,  you can ride in a glider! Enjoy the thrill of a motherless flight. 

(8 miles from the farm) 

8261 US-411 Benton, TN 37307

423-338-2000

If your looking for some serious trail riding look no further than Ocoee Horseride!  They offer a National Forest Ride (ages 8 and up) that will last between 4-5 hours.  You will encounter mountainous terrain with lots of hills and multiple river crossings.  You will be asked to pack your own midday lunch.  If you’re not feeling quite that adventurous they also offer a 1 Hour Trail Ride  (ages 6 and up) through the woods on their farm.  (9 miles from the farm)

515 Old Bacon Rd NE, Charleston, TN 37310

423-432-2376 

Adventurous zip lining through the Cherokee National Forrest.  Enjoy the view from the tree top towers.  (17 miles from the farm)

4599 Hwy 64 Copperhill, TN 37317

888-723-8663

Cottons Place hometown convenience store is right around the corner and a great place to grab some live bait. Left out of our driveway and then left at stop sign.  Directly across the street at the next stop you come to. You’ll see the old John Deere tractor sitting by the road.  Crickets, minnows, worms.  They can also get you hooked up with hunting and fishing license.   

(2.5 miles from the farm)

6103 US-411, Benton, TN 37307

423-375-5027

For the outdoor Junkie. All the outdoor gear you need to enjoy your time in the mountains and along the rivers. (15 miles from the farm)

601 Tennessee Avenue, Etowah, TN 37331

423-781-7695

The Bakery On Main touts themselves as the “Hometown bakery with all the extras!”  They offer a wide range of baked goods but they are also widely known for their excellent deli and sub sandwiches as well as their take-out family casseroles.  The subs are HUGE and can easily be shared by two people.  One of our favorite things to do as a family is to grab a couple subs from the bakery, hike Benton Falls, and eat our delicious food at the foot of the falls.  They do have a few tables for dining in but the majority of their business is carry out.

(3 miles from the farm)

6232 US -411, Benton TN 37307 

423-599-0656

Just a GREAT PLACE and GREAT ATMOSPHERE!!  Located about an hours drive away we consider this one well worth it!  For starters the drive is gorgeous!  Just about the entire route hugs the Ocoee River gorge.  It is located in the Copper Basin region which is dripping with history including that of the copper mining days.  Be sure to allow time to stroll the very “artsy, craftsy” shops of the historic Riverwalk.  Reservations are ALWAYS recommended, especially if you want to sit out above the river. The portions are massive so go hungry!   

(31 miles from the farm)

100 Blue Ridge Drive, Suite 100, McCaysville, GA 30555

706-400-6660

The Bus Bar and Grill in located on the grounds of Adventures Unlimited right here in Ocoee.  They offer indoor and outdoor dining with made to order burgers, wings, pizzas, salads, and more!  My personal favorite are their nachos with added ground beef and jalapeños.  Yum!  They have a full bar, Happy Hour, and live local music on weekends.  And YES, they actually serve out the side of a bus. (3 miles from the farm)

522 US-64, Ocoee, TN 37361

423-338-4325

A nice little Italian food eatery which offers dine-in and take out.  Dine-in wait times can be long in the summer and some have suggested that while the food is great, the service is “so-so”.  Everyone agrees that they have great pizza and it is a popular take-out among locals in the area.  (5 miles from the farm)

1603 US-64, Benton, TN 37307

423-338-7299

Offering a 9 hole public golf course in historic Copperhill, TN.   (25 miles)

5765 US-64,  Copperhill, TN 37317

423-496-3579

This ALL NEW store opened in October of 2024 and our little town is all a buzz!  Aside from being brand new the store is well stocked, offers a fantastic hot and cold deli, salad bar, wings, take home casseroles and pizzas and a sit down dining area! 

(3 miles from the farm)

116 White Water Drive, Ocoee, TN 37361

423-338-9356

It’s Walmart.  Enough said. (13 miles from the farm)

2300 Treasury Drive SE, Cleveland, TN 37323

423-472-9660

Great three mile round trip hike with a beautiful waterfall at the bottom.  Appropriate for all skill levels including young kids but do be advised that there is a steep staircase to descend just before you get to the falls.  Benton gazebo is a nice picnic spot along the drive with a view of the whole valley.  Worth stopping at the overlooks along the way.  You will need $3 cash to park at the trailhead. 

(9.5 miles from the farm)

Your NAV can pull the trail head up by searching:

Benton Falls Hiking Trail St

Gee Creek Hiking Trail is a waterfall hike with a swimming hole at the bottom.  Two mile round trip hike.  Shorter but harder than Benton Falls.  

(14 miles from the farm)

Your NAV will get you to the trail head by navigating to:

Gee Creek Hiking Trail

Many different hikes from beginner to advanced.  Waterfalls, rivers, shooting range, festivals and events.  Check their website for special events.  

(9 miles from farm)

Park Office/Visitors Center:

404 Spring Creek Road, Delano, TN 37325

423-263-0050

tnstateparks.com

Providing a wealth of information on their website and in office.

3375-3399 US-64, Benton, TN 37307 (9.5 miles from the farm)

423-338-3300

fs.usda.gov/cherokee

Local public swimming “beach” located on the shore of Ocoee Lake.  Located down US-64, a bit closer than Mac Point. (8 miles from farm)

2624-2708 US-64, Ocoee, TN 37307

250-248-6300

Local public swimming “beach” on the shore of Ocoee Lake.  Just down US-64, about a 20 minute drive from us. (11 miles from the farm)

Benton, a small town in Tennessee, was founded in 1840 and incorporated in 1915.  It has an estimated (2020) population of 1,532 and a total area of 2.3 square miles.  It is the county seat of Polk County, created on November 28, 1839 after the final removal of most of the Cherokee from the region that year.  Most of the county is mountainous, including Big Frog Mountain which constitutes part of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains among the southern Appalachian Mountains. Polk County is home to 3 rivers: Ocoee, Hiwassee, and Conasauga.  The Ocoee River was the site of whitewater slalom events in the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympic Games and is vital to one of the county’s major industries, whitewater rafting.  The calmer Hiawassee River, a tributary of the Tennessee River,  is also used for rafting and tubing.  The Conasauga River, the only river in Tennessee that is not part of the Mississippi River Basin, is located in southwestern Polk County.

Once an old service station turned into Small family owned brewery. 

(21 miles from the farm)

160 Ocoee St. Copperhill, TN 37317 

706-431-7141

Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the scenic drive along the Ocoee river on the way to the quaint town of Copperhill. (21 miles from the farm)

105 Ocoee St. Copperhill TN, 37317

423-548-3030

Cool place.  Local wines (mainly muscadine, blackberry, blueberry and such) Wine tasting, cheeses, amish butter, crafts. Near the Delano Menonite Market.  (10 miles from the farm)

1817 Delano Rd   Delano, TN 37325

423-263-1513

From the ground to the cup. Locally grown and harvested. Wine tasting! 

(8 miles from the farm)

346 Union grove Rd NE,  Charleston, TN 37310

423-479-7311