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Raccoon Mountain Dam

TVA Access Road, Chattanooga, TN 37419
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Ranked #8 of 65 attractions in Chattanooga
Type: Dams
Most recent review
- 8 May 2013
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jasper, tn
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45 reviews 45 reviews
16 attraction reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The views here are stunning! So many trails and things to see. This is a nice drive and place to hike and take photos!!

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Sequatchie, TN
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This is a good place for fishing, mountain biking (bring your own) and picnicing. My family will even stop by sometimes on our way elsewhere just to walk around and take in the beautiful scenery.

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Dickson, Tennessee
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We drove through this and the views are breath taking. If you have some extra time to spare it is worth a trip to see.

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Tenn
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53 reviews 53 reviews
9 attraction reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This is a must see place if you are in the Chattanooga area. There is a beautiful overlook of the city and the Tennessee River. It wasn't crowded when we were there at all and that was on a autumn day and the fall colors were extraordinary. It's not too far from I-24 on the right. Check it out.

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Ringgold, Georgia, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

My wife and I had about 3 hours to kill on a beautiful but little chilly day so we went for a drive. It ended up being even more pleasant than we had anticipated! just about 15-20 minutes off of the Interstate and we felt like we were sitting on 'top of the world'. Not to be too overdramatic but... More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

This place is amazing. If you're interested in TVA history, great views, or a hike/bike along some scenic and challenging trails, this is the spot. The TVA buildings and infrastructure are incredible feats of modern engineering, the little visitors center has AMAZING views and some great interactive maps and videos. The staff up there are really enthusiastic and helpful, and... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

Have been here twice now when pit-stopping for an overnight in Chattanooga. Took a little help to find the turn-off the first time to the Raccoon Mountain TVA faciility. The drive up takes you past the small public boat ramp and parking area before passing the working end of the lift station/generator area and up a winding road to the... More

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South Pittsburg
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

It was very interesting and something to remember. We made our visit by personal boat up the Tennessee from Maple View Recreation Vacilities in New Hope Tennessee.

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Rome, GA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

Beautiful scenery - leaves changing color, the reservoir was peaceful and the whole thing was free! Great Fall drive.

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Dalton, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

Fresh air. the view is breath taking up there. I always try and make it a point to stop in when I go to Chattanooga. it's beautiful.

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