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#7: Ducktown Basin
Museum & Burra Burra
Mine — Tour the historic Burra
Burra mine and take a fascinating
journey through 150 years of copper
mining and the everyday life of the
Tennessee Copper Company. The
museum features audiovisuals, artifacts,
photographs and displays. A
favorite stop is an old mine elevator,
now in use as an obser vation platform
overlooking a collapsed and
flooded portion of the mine.
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#8: Ocoee Whitewater
Center — The OWC was constructed
specifically for the 1996
Olympic Canoe and Kayak Slalom
competitions. Today, this 4-acre recreation
area includes a visitors center,
environmental education programs,
gift shop, hiking & biking trails, and
waterplay area. It’s a great place for
families to spend the day exploring
and swimming. (fs.fed.us)
#9: Whitewater Rafting —
Be sure to ride the rapids with Raft-
One for an unforgettable day on the
world-famous Ocoee River. Rafting
on this dam-controlled river happens
spring through fall — weekends on
the shoulder seasons and most days
during the summer. RaftOne can provide
a wetsuit, and you’ll enjoy views
of the spring blossoms.
Cross the Line!
Be sure to stop in the McCaysville
Visitor Center at 53 East Market
Street to view historic pictures and
exhibits, and find local information.
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