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Fall and Winter at The Willows at Twin Cove

Besides our low off season rental rates (October-April) here at the Willows at Twin Cove, southeast Tennessee is packed with numerous treasures all around us. Our location, 5 miles of of I-75, gives us a great advantage because we can offer you the best of both worlds...the beauty of Norris Lake and these other area attractions that are nationally known.

The Museum of Appalachia Fall Homecoming Festival

Located in Lake City, 11 miles south of us!
www.museumofappalachia.com

The American Bus Association chose it in 1992 and again in 1999 as one of the "Top 100 Events in North America." The Southeast Tourism Society has voted it as one of the "Top Twenty October Events" in the ten southeastern states for twelve years, and again this year. The event is often referred to as the most extensive and authentic gathering of old-time musicians and pioneer-type craftspeople in the country. It features hundreds of people engaged in frontier, mountain, and rural activities, along with over 300 traditional, folk, early country and bluegrass musicians, including such nationally famous folks as Ralph Stanley, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Lewis Family, Mac Wiseman, Leroy Troy, Pine Mountain Railroad, The Cluster Pluckers, Raymond Fairchild, Mike Snider, Rhonda Vincent, Sparky Rucker, and many, many more.

Poore's Pumpkin Patch

Mid-September - October
Located in Andersonville, about 15 miles south
(865)494-8401

A family destination that soon becomes a fall tradition for those who visit. Take a hayride to the patch and pick your own pumpkin. Sample some hot or cold fresh cider. On Saturday eat a barbecue lunch and enjoy the view.

The Secret City Scenic Excursion Train Ride in Oak Ridge

Open Year Round
Located in Oak Ridge, about 30 miles west
(865)241-2140

Take a train ride through beautiful East Tennessee on a railroad built 60 years ago for the historic Manhattan Project. Learn about the birthplace of the atomic age on a narrated 90 minute ride. Experience history first hand! Fun and educational for all ages!

Scenic Train Ride through Knoxville History

At Volunteer Landing on the Riverfront in Knoxville, about 30 minutes south
(865)524-9411 • www.threeriversrambler.com

The 203, a 2-8-0 Consolidation type locomotive was built in 1925 by Baldwin Locomotive Company of Philadelphia. The locomotive was first purchased by a Georgia shortline, the Washington & Lincolnton Railroad that went out of business in 1932. 203 was then sold to the Rockton & Rion, which served a quarry operation in South Carolina. The little engine was not suited for the strenuous labor, so she was placed in storage at Rockton for the next 44 years.

In 1977, 203 was taken out of storage and put to work in the tour trade in Florida and Mississippi. During this time 203 saw limited duty, and it wasn’t long before she was returned again to storage. Due to her years of idleness, 203 has probably traveled fewer miles than any other operating steam engine in America.

In 1995, 203 again came to a shortline railroad when Gulf & Ohio began the task of rebuilding her. The locomotive was restored by the employees of Knoxville Locomotive Works with the help of volunteers.

203 has been affectionately nicknamed "Lindy."

The Lost Sea "America's Largest Underground Lake"

Located in Sweetwater, TN, 70 miles south
www.thelostsea.com

Each tour is guided by our trained personnel and lasts approximately one hour. This includes a Glass Bottom Boat ride on America's largest underground lake. While touring the cavern and underground lake our guides will tell of the cavern's exciting and colorful history. They will also explain the fascinating geological development of the immense cavern rooms and rare formations. The lake, covering 4 1/2 acres, is recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a Registered National Landmark. This is due to the natural phenomenon of the lake as well as the abundance of a large collection of rare anthodites, more commonly known as "cave flowers." There are NO STEPS on this tour, but there is a gradual incline as you walk back to the entrance from the lake.

P-38 Lost Squadron Museum

Cumberland Gap, KY, located 40 miles east
www.thelostsquadron.com

Welcome to the official museum of the Lost Squadron and Glacier Girl, the World War II P-38 recovered from under 268 feet of ice from the Greenland ice-cap and restored to flying condition.

Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum

Harrogate, TN, located 35 miles east on LMU Campus
www.lmunet.edu/museum

The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum houses one of the most diverse Lincoln and Cival War collections in the Country. Exhibited are many rare items - the cane he carried that fateful night at Ford's Theatre, two life masks, the tea set he and Mary Todd used in their home in Springfield, and numerous other artifacts. Approximately 30,000 books, manuscripts, pamphlets, photographs, paintings, and sculptures tell the story of President Lincoln and the Civil War period in America's history.

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap, KY, located 40 miles east
www.nps.gov/cuga/

Throughout the ages, poets, songwriters, novelists, journal writers, historians and artists have captured the grandeur of the Cumberland Gap. James Smith, in his journal of 1792, penned what is perhaps one of the most poignant descriptions of this national and historically significant landmark: "We started just as the sun began to gild the tops of the high mountains. We ascended Cumberland Mountain, from the top of which the bright luminary of day appeared to our view in all his rising glory; the mists dispersed and the floating clouds hasted away at his appearing. This is the famous Cumberland Gap..." Thanks to the vision of Congress, who in 1940 authorized Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, visitors today can still bask in its beauty and immerse themselves in its rich history.

Cumberland Gap Wilderness Road Tour

Cumberland Gap, KY, located 40 miles east
www.wildernessroad.com

Our Cumberland Gap Area Tour shows you in 3-4 hours all of the most popular sights in the Tri-State area, including the P-38 Lightning Restoration Project, the Pinnacle overlook, the Newlee Iron Furnace, the Bell County Historical Society Museum, and the old and new Cumberland Gap Tunnels.

Smoky Mountain Music and Harvest Celebration Festival

September - October
Located in Pigeon Forge, 45 miles southeast

Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival

November - December
Located in Pigeon Forge, 45 miles southeast

Outlet Shopping

All Fall and Winter in Pigeon Forge!!!