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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 (18.1 mi), Ocoee River, Tennessee (19.5 mi), Tellico Plains, Tennessee (23.5 mi), Vonore, Tennessee (39.3 mi), Sweetwater, Tennessee (39.4 mi)

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Ducktown Weather & Climate

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.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	49°F	26°F	5.78 in.	-
February	53°F	28°F	5.47 in.	-
March	61°F	34°F	6.43 in.	-
April	70°F	41°F	4.94 in.	-
May	77°F	50°F	5.00 in.	-
June	84°F	58°F	4.56 in.	-
July	87°F	63°F	5.40 in.	-
August	86°F	62°F	4.78 in.	-
September	81°F	55°F	4.52 in.	-
October	72°F	42°F	3.28 in.	-
November	61°F	35°F	4.99 in.	-
December	52°F	28°F	5.00 in.	-

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.

Ducktown Attractions


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	70.1 mi.
Rockin' Raceway	Pigeon Forge	TN	70.1 mi.
NASCAR SpeedPark	Sevierville	TN	74.0 mi.
American Adventures	Marietta	GA	75.4 mi.
Ghost Town in the Sky	Maggie Valley	NC	80.0 mi.
Six Flags Over Georgia	Austell	GA	85.7 mi.
Stone Mountain Park	Stone Mountain	GA	85.7 mi.
Lakewood Fairgrounds	Atlanta	GA	88.9 mi.

Water Parks
Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park	Lake Lanier Island	GA	62.5 mi.
White Water Park	Marietta	GA	75.4 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	29.0 mi.
Spring Lakes Golf Club	Chatsworth	GA	29.0 mi.

Ski Areas
Scaly Mountain	Scaly Mountain	NC	60.5 mi.
Cataloochee	Maggie Valley	NC	80.0 mi.
Ski Wolf Laurel	Mars Hill	NC	117.0 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	34.2 mi.

Museums
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum	Vonore	TN	39.3 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	69.2 mi.
Zoo Atlanta	Atlanta	GA	88.9 mi.
Western North Carolina Nature Center	Asheville	NC	110.5 mi.
Greenville Zoo	Greenville	SC	113.5 mi.

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