Guidebook for Delano
Parks & Nature
Wonderful State Park on the Hiwassee River with canoe/kayak access and a nice ranger station/visitor center.
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Hiwassee Ocoee State Park
404 Spring Creek RdWonderful State Park on the Hiwassee River with canoe/kayak access and a nice ranger station/visitor center.
Located on Chilhowee Mountain in the Cherokee National Forest (elevation 3,000'+). Offers hiking, mountain biking, and sightseeing.
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Chilhowee Recreation Area
3171 US-64Located on Chilhowee Mountain in the Cherokee National Forest (elevation 3,000'+). Offers hiking, mountain biking, and sightseeing.
Site of the whitewater events from the 1996 Olympics. Class III-IV rapids on 10 miles of the Ocoee River. Several rafting outfitters offer guided trips at reasonable rates.
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Ocoee Whitewater Center
4400 US-64Site of the whitewater events from the 1996 Olympics. Class III-IV rapids on 10 miles of the Ocoee River. Several rafting outfitters offer guided trips at reasonable rates.
This is a 500 acre, State of Tennessee owned tree seedling nursery. It has numerous orchards and a few miles of gravel walking roads. This riverfront "tree farm" has been owned by the State since the mid-1980's and provides low cost pine and hardwood seedlings to Tennesseans across the State. Public property. Simply park outside the entrance and feel free to walk and explore this area. Popular for locals and tourists alike as the mountain and farmland views are impossible to beat!
East Tennessee Nursery
9063 US-411This is a 500 acre, State of Tennessee owned tree seedling nursery. It has numerous orchards and a few miles of gravel walking roads. This riverfront "tree farm" has been owned by the State since the mid-1980's and provides low cost pine and hardwood seedlings to Tennesseans across the State. Public property. Simply park outside the entrance and feel free to walk and explore this area. Popular for locals and tourists alike as the mountain and farmland views are impossible to beat!
Food Scene
Lovely farmer's market offering: fresh veggies, baked goods, small items, etc. (cash only though)
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Delano Community Farm Market
163-285 Needle Eye LnLovely farmer's market offering: fresh veggies, baked goods, small items, etc. (cash only though)
Nice grocery store with just about everything! About a 10 minute drive away.
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Food City
841 US-411Nice grocery store with just about everything! About a 10 minute drive away.
This is a local (non-chain) market with typical southern deli, fishing supplies, snacks, drinks, and maps.
Hiwassee Corner Market
8758 US-411This is a local (non-chain) market with typical southern deli, fishing supplies, snacks, drinks, and maps.
Good food at reasonable prices! Clean atmosphere and fast service.
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Michael's Casual Dining
862 US-411Good food at reasonable prices! Clean atmosphere and fast service.
Essentials
Nice and new Dollar General with everyday essentials like fresh milk, dental hygiene items, soap, crackers, granola bars, snacks, shampoo, toiletries, supplies, etc.
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Dollar General
2320 Highway 411Nice and new Dollar General with everyday essentials like fresh milk, dental hygiene items, soap, crackers, granola bars, snacks, shampoo, toiletries, supplies, etc.
Phillips 66
9766 US-411Nice fuel station with cold drinks, snacks, and gasoline/diesel.
Entertainment & Activities
AWESOME locally owned gliderport of legendary stature. Prices are very reasonable and well worth the ride and the stunning vistas from above. Hard to beat!!
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Chilhowee Gliderport
8261 US-411AWESOME locally owned gliderport of legendary stature. Prices are very reasonable and well worth the ride and the stunning vistas from above. Hard to beat!!
This outfitter rents funyaks/duckies (inflatable kayaks) and sit-on-top kayaks for the 5.5 mile section of the beautiful Hiwassee River from Appalachia Powerhouse to Reliance. This is class II-II+/III whitewater, more for families than the Ocoee and you can pilot your own kayak!
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Hiwassee Outfitters
155 Ellis Creek RdThis outfitter rents funyaks/duckies (inflatable kayaks) and sit-on-top kayaks for the 5.5 mile section of the beautiful Hiwassee River from Appalachia Powerhouse to Reliance. This is class II-II+/III whitewater, more for families than the Ocoee and you can pilot your own kayak!
Original whitewater rafting outfitter on the Ocoee River (both sections). Reasonable prices and easy access.
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Ocoee Outdoors
1985 US-64Original whitewater rafting outfitter on the Ocoee River (both sections). Reasonable prices and easy access.
Sightseeing
The start of the Ocoee Scenic Byway, which follows the Ocoee River gorge to the Copper Basin. Three historic TVA dams, Parksville Lake, and zip lines nearby.
Sugarloaf Mountain Park
2144 TN-40The start of the Ocoee Scenic Byway, which follows the Ocoee River gorge to the Copper Basin. Three historic TVA dams, Parksville Lake, and zip lines nearby.
Everything Else
Nice little flyfishing shop in the mountains with good deli and fishing/camping supplies. Located near the Hiwassee River.
Reliance Fly & Tackle
588 Childers Creek RdNice little flyfishing shop in the mountains with good deli and fishing/camping supplies. Located near the Hiwassee River.