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Ducktown
is nestled within the Cherokee National Forest along the Ocoee River in Polk County, Tennessee. It began as a copper mining town in the mid-1800s, and today the whole town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Ducktown Basin Museum offers seasonal tours of the Burra Burra Mine Shops and Change House, as well as exhibits of the mining heritage of the copper basin. A reconstructed chimney near the museum is what remains of the first copper mine in Ducktown. The area around Ducktown offers a wide variety of activities, including whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River and hiking and horseback riding adventures in the Appalachian Mountains. There are packages for individuals, as well as for families and groups. The Ocoee River has been rated by Canoe Magazine as one of the ten best whitewater rivers in the country, and has been the site of several national whitewater championships. Other outdoor recreation available in the Ducktown area includes golf, lakes for swimming, boating and fishing, water skiing, panning for gems and gold, and exploring neighboring antiques shops and flea markets.
Surrounding areas: Coker Creek, Tennessee (10.1 mi), Benton, Tennessee (18.0 mi), Ocoee River, Tennessee (19.5 mi), Tellico Plains, Tennessee (23.5 mi), Vonore, Tennessee (39.2 mi), Sweetwater, Tennessee (39.4 mi)
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Ducktown Vacation Rentals
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Ducktown Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Copper Inn | US Hwy 64 | Ducktown, TN | | (423) 496-5541 | | Trails End Cabins | Rt 1 Box 253 | Turtletown, TN | 6.6 mi. | (704) 494-4610 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 83 Blue Rdg Overlook | Blue Ridge, GA | 12.3 mi. | (706) 946-3333 | | Douglas Inn & Suites | 1192 Windy RDG Rd | Blue Ridge, GA | 12.3 mi. | (706) 258-3600 | | Ramada Ltd-blue Ridge | 30 Overview Dr | Blue Ridge, GA | 12.3 mi. | (706) 632-4444 | | Days Inn | 1100 Burkemont | Morganton, GA | 13.2 mi. | (828) 430-8778 | | Days Inn | 754 Hwy 64 W | Murphy, NC | 20.1 mi. | (828) 837-8030 | | Econo Lodge | 100 Ter St | Murphy, NC | 20.1 mi. | (828) 837-8880 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 130 Holiday Dr | Murphy, NC | 20.1 mi. | (828) 837-1111 | | Sleep Inn | Tennessee Ave Us Hwy 411 | Etowah, TN | 21.5 mi. | (423) 263-4343 | | Sleep Inn & Suites | 600 N Tennessee Ave | Etowah, TN | 21.6 mi. | (423) 263-4343 | | Best Western Murphy | 1522 Andrews Rd | Murphy, NC | 21.8 mi. | (828) 837-3060 | | Stratford Motor Inn | 79 Maddox Cir | Ellijay, GA | 25.2 mi. | (706) 276-1080 | | Holiday Inn Express | 333 Fisher St | Blairsville, GA | 26.3 mi. | (706) 745-6844 | | Seasons Inn | Box 10 On The SQ | Blairsville, GA | 26.5 mi. | (706) 745-1631 | | Chief Vann Motel Chatsworth | Hwy 411 South | Chatsworth, GA | 28.7 mi. | (706) 695-2911 | | Key West Inn Chatsworth | 501 Maddox Pkwy | Chatsworth, GA | 28.7 mi. | (706) 517-1155 | | Scottish Inn | 1279 Hwy 411 S | Chatsworth, GA | 28.7 mi. | (706) 695-6894 | | Applegate Inn | 1857 Apd 40 By Pass | Cleveland, TN | 29.1 mi. | (423) 479-9915 | | Hampton Inn Cleveland | 185 James Ashbury Dr NW | Cleveland, TN | 29.1 mi. | (423) 559-1001 | | Jameson Inn - Cleveland | 360 Paul Huff Pkwy | Cleveland, TN | 29.1 mi. | (423) 614-5583 | | Knights Inn | 2421 Gerogetown Rd N W | Cleveland, TN | 29.1 mi. | (423) 479-1333 |
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| Angels Landing Inn | 94 Campbell St | Murphy, NC | 20.4 mi. | (828) 835-8877 |
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Ducktown Weather & Climate
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Southeastern Tennessee has a temperate climate with four seasons. Winters are generally short and mild, and summers are warm and humid, with cooler temperatures in the high mountain regions. Rain is common year round. The average annual snowfall for the state is 12 inches. Spring comes in early March with warmer weather and flowering trees and shrubs. Summer arrives full force in the region by mid May, bringing warm weather and higher humidity. The mountains of eastern Tennessee are a great place to escape the hot summer temperatures as the higher elevation cools the air slightly. Fall brings mild days and crisp evenings, along with brilliant foliage colors. Mid to late October is a good time to visit the region to experience the fall color change. Severe weather, such as tornadoes or blizzards, is rare in the state of Tennessee.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
49°F |
26°F |
5.78 in. |
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| February |
53°F |
28°F |
5.47 in. |
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| March |
61°F |
34°F |
6.43 in. |
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| April |
70°F |
41°F |
4.94 in. |
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| May |
77°F |
50°F |
5.00 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
58°F |
4.56 in. |
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| July |
87°F |
63°F |
5.40 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
62°F |
4.78 in. |
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| September |
81°F |
55°F |
4.52 in. |
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| October |
72°F |
42°F |
3.28 in. |
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| November |
61°F |
35°F |
4.99 in. |
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| December |
52°F |
28°F |
5.00 in. |
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Ducktown Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Lovell Field (CHA) located about 46 miles west of Ducktown in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 58 miles northeast of Ducktown in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Richard B Russell airport (RMG) located roughly 64 miles southwest of Ducktown in Rome, Georgia, the Cartersville airport (VPC) located around 68 miles southwest of Ducktown in Cartersville, Georgia, and finally the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located about 74 miles northeast of Ducktown in Sevierville, Tennessee.
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Ducktown Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Lake Winnepesaukah | Rossville | GA | 51.2 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 67.6 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 67.6 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 70.0 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 70.0 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 73.9 mi. | | | American Adventures | Marietta | GA | 75.3 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 79.9 mi. | | | Six Flags Over Georgia | Austell | GA | 85.6 mi. | | | Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | GA | 85.6 mi. | | | Lakewood Fairgrounds | Atlanta | GA | 88.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 62.5 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 75.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Copper Basin Golf Club | Copperhill | TN | 3.8 mi. | | | Cherokee Hills Golf & Country Club | Murphy | NC | 20.4 mi. | | | Whitepath Golf Club | Ellijay | GA | 24.4 mi. | | | Butternut Creek Golf Course | Blairsville | GA | 26.5 mi. | | | Chatata Valley Golf Course | Cleveland | TN | 28.6 mi. | | | Cherokee Springs Golf Course | Cleveland | TN | 28.6 mi. | | | Indian Trace Golf Course | Chatsworth | GA | 28.9 mi. | | | Spring Lakes Golf Club | Chatsworth | GA | 28.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 60.5 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 79.9 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 116.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Fort Mountain State Park | | GA | 25.7 mi. | | | Chatuge State Park | | GA | 32.9 mi. | | | Amicalola Falls State Park | | GA | 33.8 mi. | | | Vogel State Park | | GA | 34.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 39.2 mi. | (History) | | National Knife Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 52.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 52.4 mi. | (Technology) | | Chattanooga Regional History Museum | Chattanooga | TN | 52.4 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 52.4 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 52.4 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 69.1 mi. | | | Zoo Atlanta | Atlanta | GA | 88.8 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 110.4 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 113.4 mi. | |
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