Penelope’s Guidebook
Hiking
A state park located between Pikeville and Spencer with a 256-feet waterfall. The highest free-fall waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Enjoy hiking, golf, horseback riding, fishing, paddling, swimming, nature center, and scenic views.
205 locals recommend
Fall Creek Falls State Park
2009 Village Camp RdA state park located between Pikeville and Spencer with a 256-feet waterfall. The highest free-fall waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Enjoy hiking, golf, horseback riding, fishing, paddling, swimming, nature center, and scenic views.
A 1,700-acre park situated around Byrd Lake, offering numerous recreaonal activities, including Bear Trace golf course. https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cumberland-mountain
55 locals recommend
Cumberland Mountain State Park
24 Office DrA 1,700-acre park situated around Byrd Lake, offering numerous recreaonal activities, including Bear Trace golf course. https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cumberland-mountain
This is a portion of the Cumberland Trail. Hike a 10.5-mile trail with overlooks and waterfalls. 14 miles
9 locals recommend
Pocket Wilderness
554 Pockett Wilderness RdThis is a portion of the Cumberland Trail. Hike a 10.5-mile trail with overlooks and waterfalls. 14 miles
Check out this 4.1-mile out-and-back trail near Dayton, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. https://www.alltrails.com/us/tennessee/dayton
Roaring Creek Trailhead - Cumberland Trail
1663 Brayton RoadCheck out this 4.1-mile out-and-back trail near Dayton, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. https://www.alltrails.com/us/tennessee/dayton
Food scene
Screen Door Kitchen
449 Delaware AveThis is one of our favorite restaurant's in Dayton, TN.
Monkey Town Brewing Company
287 1st Avehttps://monkeytownbrewing.com/index.html
1st Avenue Pizza, Books & Treats
283 1st Avehttps://1stavenuepbt.com/
Drip Kitchen and Coffee
4350 Rhea County Hwyhttps://www.dripkitchenandcoffee.com/
Miller's Bread
3097 Main Streethttps://www.facebook.com/millersbread/ Excellent pastries, breakfast and lunch!
The Butter Dish
3651 Main Streethttps://www.facebook.com/thebutterdish/ The desserts are divine!
If you're craving Mexican food...https://www.facebook.com/Mi-Caba%C3%B1ita-1635960053160345/
Tienda Y Antojitos Mi Cabañita
48350 Tennessee 30If you're craving Mexican food...https://www.facebook.com/Mi-Caba%C3%B1ita-1635960053160345/
More great Mexican food on the mountain: https://www.facebook.com/Hernandez-Mexican-Food-444910722953378/
Hernandez Mexican Food
48288 Tennessee 30More great Mexican food on the mountain: https://www.facebook.com/Hernandez-Mexican-Food-444910722953378/
Oren Wooden Apple House
6351 New Harmony RdSeasonal: August - November
Zombie Ice Cream
1423 Maley Hollow Roadseasonal food truck: February – October
Delicious pizza (including gluten-free), pasta, salads, sandwiches, and desserts on the mountain
Pizza King
Delicious pizza (including gluten-free), pasta, salads, sandwiches, and desserts on the mountain
Sightseeing
America’s greatest caving adventure with 30 miles of caves and underground passageways with beautiful waterfalls, gleaming pools, and unique rock formations. On selected dates, you can also listen to well-established musicians as they perform 333-feet below the ground in the Volcano Room inside Cumberland Caverns.
80 locals recommend
Cumberland Caverns
1437 Cumberland Caverns RdAmerica’s greatest caving adventure with 30 miles of caves and underground passageways with beautiful waterfalls, gleaming pools, and unique rock formations. On selected dates, you can also listen to well-established musicians as they perform 333-feet below the ground in the Volcano Room inside Cumberland Caverns.
Fishing and boating
Dayton Boat Dock & Grill
175 Lakeshore StFishing and boating as well as a restaurant.
Outdoor Activities
Old Mill Dam Outdoor Adventures
39190 U.S. 127Kayak or canoe the Sequatchie, fish or picnic on the riverbank.
Coolidge Park
150 River Sthttps://www.visitchattanooga.com/listing/coolidge-park/1271/
Take a 3-hour guided SXS tour through some of the most scenic East TN backcountry roads. Enjoy rolling farmland, acres of wooded country, and stops at Mennonite businesses (closed on Sundays) and a rock quarry. See more at www.beecreekoffroad.com.
Bee Creek Off-Road Adventures
1465 Bob Sapp RoadTake a 3-hour guided SXS tour through some of the most scenic East TN backcountry roads. Enjoy rolling farmland, acres of wooded country, and stops at Mennonite businesses (closed on Sundays) and a rock quarry. See more at www.beecreekoffroad.com.
Neighborhoods
ABC Mountainview Lake Estates is a quiet neighborhood comprised of primarily retirees and vacation cottages. As our guest, you may picnic by or fish in the 13-acre lake one street over from the bungalow. A Lake Permit is located in the back of this information booklet. Please carry it with you when you visit the lake and return it for future guests. Since our streets have little traffic, the neighborhood is walker friendly. Enjoy the tree-lined streets, lake and horse pasture. Quiet time begins at 10:00 pm Eastern/9:00 pm Central.
ABC Drive
ABC DriveABC Mountainview Lake Estates is a quiet neighborhood comprised of primarily retirees and vacation cottages. As our guest, you may picnic by or fish in the 13-acre lake one street over from the bungalow. A Lake Permit is located in the back of this information booklet. Please carry it with you when you visit the lake and return it for future guests. Since our streets have little traffic, the neighborhood is walker friendly. Enjoy the tree-lined streets, lake and horse pasture. Quiet time begins at 10:00 pm Eastern/9:00 pm Central.
Area attractions
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad Sthttps://tnaqua.org/
About an hour's drive
A breathtaking waterfalls located over 1,120 feet below the surface of Lookout Mountain.
410 locals recommend
Ruby Falls
A breathtaking waterfalls located over 1,120 feet below the surface of Lookout Mountain.
Ride America’s most amazing mile up Lookout Mountain and visit Point Park at the top of the mountain. 51 miles – 3917 St Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga TN, https://ridetheincline.com/
249 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway station
3917 St Elmo AveRide America’s most amazing mile up Lookout Mountain and visit Point Park at the top of the mountain. 51 miles – 3917 St Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga TN, https://ridetheincline.com/
Take a great Chattanooga cruise along the scenic Tennessee River while enjoying a fabulous lunch, dinner or sightseeing cruise. 48 miles – 151 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN, https://chattanoogariverboat.com/
76 locals recommend
Southern Belle Riverboat
151 Riverfront PkwyTake a great Chattanooga cruise along the scenic Tennessee River while enjoying a fabulous lunch, dinner or sightseeing cruise. 48 miles – 151 Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, TN, https://chattanoogariverboat.com/
An award-winning live theater. 43 miles - 221 Tennessee Ave, Crossville, TN, https://ccplayhouse.com/
36 locals recommend
Cumberland County Playhouse
221 Tennessee AveAn award-winning live theater. 43 miles - 221 Tennessee Ave, Crossville, TN, https://ccplayhouse.com/