Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center

Sandy Sandmeyer

2024-04

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sree bablu

2023-05

You can visit skyway center and get a free map of the skyway. The route has scenic locations of falls and river and lookouts. Do not miss Bald river falls and the beach at camping grounds.Good place to visit during fall! We visited this place in beginning of October, colors were almost there. I recommend to visit this place by end of October. The colors were good as we go to the top. But, once we crossed TN and entered NC on the top, there were no leaves. So I recommend to start taking the skyway from tellico plains instead of Robinsville, NC.

- Guerrero

2023-05

Didn’t go to the center didn’t know about it but accidentally ended up at Cherohala Skyway and loved it so much. Waterfall and very scenic drive with certain spots to swim at like little falls. Picnic area. Very windy road.

Joy Seeker

2022-05

Start at the Cherohala Skyway Visitors Centerin Tellico Plains, TN. Absolutely beautiful fall colors!!!! Stay on the TN side for the most color at this time. When crossing over to NC, the trees had lost their leaves or color had passed due to higher elevation as of this writing. Several places to pull over for pictures or picnics at the picnic areas. Be respectful of others as you park or gaze at the beauty so others can also have their turn!!

Mandy KAY

2023-09

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Johnny V

2024-03

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Henri (Hank)

2023-12

Never got a chance to go in. We were greeted in a not welcome way in the parking lot as soon as we pulled in. Was plenty of parking spots open and someone told us right as we pulled into a parking spot and ready to go in if we could move because they were saving room for a trailer. We were there in the morning of 11/5/23. We had never been this way and made it park of our fall drive. This was our first stop coming from 2hr, 40mins away. After we were not greeted so welcome we just left. Maybe don’t stop here on a weekend and only on a week day or only if there is no cars in the parking lot then maybe stop in. Sadly we won’t be back this way.

Teresa Clark

2020-05

Beautiful ride in the Miatas! The views are amazing. We went a little too early for the colors on the trees but it is still breath taking. My only complaint was the dual sport bikes passing on double yellow lines! There's a posted speed limit of 40. The car in front of me was doing that and I counted 7 bikes that pasted and squeezed between us and then passed each of us, we were three and the car in front of us made 4. We didn't let it ruin our day though! Still worth the ride! Start in Tellico Plains and end coming across the Dragon! Be sure to wave at the cameras! Have fun and be safe!

Dannis Cole

2018-05

Wonderful Source of Information!! They are prepared to tell you about the #TotalityInTellico Event. Free maps, where the free camping in the Cherokee National Forest is [but be forewarned - the Cherokee National Forest site says they will close when full], and where other local atractions are. Right next door are the two buildings of the privately-owned Charles Hall Museum, which documents regional and Appalachian history. The Visitors' Center has a nice gift shop with a wide variety of items, including beautiful Totality In Tellico T-Shirts while they last!The staff is very friendly and helpful, but they told me I'd have to ask about parking for the event next door, because the Charles Hall Museum is hosting parking. It will be in the grassy area behind the buildings of the Museum, across the small creek, and will cost you %5. But, the Museum is free, and a great way to spend a few hours learning about life before electricity, and the early days of electronics! The weekend before the Monday, Aug 21st eclipse is filled with fun activities for the whole family! No alcohol will be allowed during the event.Back to the Visitor's Center., It is run by Monroe County, so anything you buy there benefits the small communities here. Tellico Plains only has less than a thousand souls!If you are mobility challenged like I am, you'll be pleased to know that both the Visitor's Center and Charles Hall Museum buildings are very accessible. I came with my walker because I couldn't lift my wheelchair, and had no trouble getting around. Rest rooms in all 3 buildings are accessible and very clean. They are well-lit and there is plenty of space to get between displays to look, even if I was in my power chair.Staff is very helpful, friendly and welcoming! There is a nice variety of items for sale, including Eclipse Glasses for $3 a pair while they last. I didn't notice any duplicate items between the Visitor's Center and the Museum, so be sure and check out both places for souveniers! Don't wait till the 21st to buy. With a couple thousand extra people [probably a LOT more] there might not be anything left!The building is not very big, but has a lot of items and prices were reasonable. While I was there, a steady stream of folks from all over the country came through, some looking for eclipse info, and others here to visit Cherokee National Forest. Apparently a lot of motorcycle buffs visit here year round, too! If motorcycles are your thing, there;'s a bike shop in the Museum's Gift Shop, too.Camping is normally abundant in this area, but due to the eclipse, most places and paid campgrounds are full. Free spaces are first come, first serve, and the Cherokee National Forest will close when it gets full. Most motel rooms anyplace near the Zone of Totality have been booked for a couple years because astronomers are coming from all over the world to see the eclipse! Somewhere in the world, there's an eclipse about every 18 months. But, total eclipses are few and far between if you don't travel. The last eclipse to cross the country like this one does was 99 years ago! For lodging, you might check with relatives who live in the Zone, places like AirBNB, and small motels. You might get lucky! Book early!! Leave early!! Travel on Aug 21 is predicted to be bad.Aside from the eclipse, it's a great place to visit, and you can learn about all the neat places to visit all around! They have many, many brochures on local attractions, detailed maps for sale, and many interesting items. They are used to fielding questions from people who are visiting the first time, and are good at giving enough, but not too much, info. There's an art to that! If you want more, they give more. If you have enough, they are good at spotting that, and give you time to browse.I've been in a lot of visitor info centers in my 58 years, and this one is definitely near the top of my list, if not THE top. I'll definitely be back, and recommend you stop by, too!

ry serna

2023-05

Beautiful scenery and so much beauty to see. If you go make sure to hit bald river falls you won’t regret it!

John D. C

2023-05

Excellent visitor center. Good historical area with excellent artifacts from days of the old South. Including from early America.

Vivi

2022-05

Nice welcoming center, the girl in the front desk was friendly, gave us map of the area and the 25th anniversary coin, restrooms were very clean, the interactive area for the kids was fun.If you are in the area don't miss this stop.

Deede Gram

2022-05

Super place! The attendant was very knowledgeable and gracious...made us feel right at home. We got a map of the area (Cherohala Skyway) and a brief overview of it. The gift shop had some great looking shirts to buy, but best of all, there were some locally made items to purchase. We selected an item made by a local potter (Mudslingers) that will make a quality, unique gift for a friend. They also have a nice little area for a picnic lunch or snack out front.

Bobby Montgomery

2023-05

Neat little gift shop and restroom break. There are a couple of small local museums next door.

Vince Greco

2023-05

When we lived in Chicago, people would make a pilgrimage to Michigan each autumn to "see the colors." While quite beautiful, that experience pales in comparison to East Tennessee and the Cherohala Skyway. The drive was blissfully peaceful, and the views breathtaking, spectacular. Y'all probably have one or two weekends left. This is a must see to experience the splendor of God's creation.

Jeffrey Morales

2023-05

These people were so awesome! If you are in the area this is a must stop. Great information and a really nice place to visit. Staff was amazing.

Ruth Young

2019-05

Beautiful center with some nice displays. There is a gift shop with some neat t-shirts and some unique local art. We wanted information as we were out exploring. We were not sure if person in center could not hear or understand English well. It was difficult to get info we wanted. We ended up taking some brochures which helped immensely. There are clean restrooms here. It is a lovely building with plenty of parking. There is a museum right across sidewalk that we found very interesting. There were lots of antique objects.

Robin Roberson

2024-04

Full of information on this beautiful area! And wonderful gifts to take home.

James Fox

2020-05

The Cherohala Skyway Center is a great starting point on your journey from Tellico Plains, TN. to Robbinsville, NC. loads of information on the area, and the staff is so friendly and helpful. Before you begin your trip over the mountain make a point to stop in at Tellico Grains Bakery and grab a scone or two for the road. The Welcome Center is a must and then off you go. beautiful views.

xiaoyu yin

2023-05

Very beautiful place! People here are nice, suggest connect Wi-Fi then download the destination map over the phone. The whole area no service, you have to prepare the route prior you go.

J & D

2023-05

Nice spot to begin your adventure on the Skyway. The ladies here are very helpful and told us about interesting stops along the way. Even gave us a free map! Cool gift shop with items from local artists.

Dennis Pekala

2023-05

Museum was outstanding. Awesome gun collection!

marilyn morgan

2023-05

Beautiful place for pictures and just being out in nature.

Brandon S

2023-05

Amazing area! Looking forward to going again & catching some trout.

Jennifer K

2023-05

Very nice visitors center. Gift shop has a lot of nice items. Brochures and maps from all over the area available.

Janna Perdue

2020-05

It was closed but looked nice inside. The skyway was beautiful and worth the drive. Connects to two other scenic routes.

Elja Vann

2023-11

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Michael Miller

2021-05

Lots of information, well organized, and mannered staff. Clean facility that has several sections including a small museum. Nicely stocked gift shop too.

Garry Cross

2023-05

The Visitors Center is a very gracious bunch of people. We are a Christian family oriented off road group that pride our self on God, family, fun, safety , and enjoying the great outdoors that God has provided. We stop and meet up there for a short fellowship of new riders, safety meeting and to pray for a blessed ride. We shop in the store and visit the museum before leaving single file from the center onto the road. We have always had the tail gunner as it's called pull out and block the lane for us to enter safely. While doing this correctly and safely by a disabled police officer, he was given a situation for blocking the lane. Is this the way to grow tourism in Tellico and the Skyway area for the small business to grow.?Jeeps with mods do not get good fuel mileage, we always stop for breakfast food and trail snacks. at he end of a long ride. We are a Christian family oriented non alcoholic group. Is this the kinda people you want to run off?

Brandon Johnson

2024-01

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