It’s no wonder people are flocking to East Tennessee lake communities, the lifestyle, the relaxation, and endless fun and time spent with friends and family on the water. Our Lake Team, who lives, works, and plays on our lakes put together this list of the 10 best places to visit on Tellico Lake by boat!
- Eat at all the favorite lakefront dockable restaurants
You can’t beat this atmosphere! Dock your boat and hang out for a bit at our Lake Teams favorites like Rick’s Dockside, Lakehouse Grill, Tanasi Bar and Grill, Tellico Village Yacht Club, & Calhouns On The Lake.
2. Visit Ft. Loudoun State Park in Vonore
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park is 1,200-acres and is one of the earliest British fortifications on the western frontier, built in 1756. The fort was reconstructed during the Great Depression and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965. And conveniently located at this park is an area to dock your boat. Scattered along the lakeside are picnic takes and most with grills making this an excellent day trip by boat.
3. Jump off the silos into the lake in front of Tanasi Bar and Grill.
This one is not for the faint-hearted. The “cliffs” at Tellico Lake are actually old silos that stick out from out from when the valley was all farm land.
4. Take a scenic ride to the Chilhowee dam
Forming part of the boundary between the Great Smoky Mountains and the Cherokee National Forest is Chilhowee Lake, where much of Tellico Lakes cool, clean water comes from. The boat ride to the Chilhowee dam is a serene trip for fishermen and adventure seekers looking to escape the more crowded areas and see the beautiful East Tennessee landscape.
5. House shop by water!
It’s like driving a car looking for homes with signs in the yard but instead driving a boat and looking for signs on docks! What better way to see if the house matches the lifestyle! CLICK HERE to see available lake properties on Tellico Lake.
6. Tie up boats with friends
No rule for this one, just find a cove that looks good to you and tie up for a few hours or a few days. That’s all!
7. Learn to slalom ski
Or how to ski in any way! Get behind a boat wake and try your best.
8. Catch a fish
You can’t say you’ve done it all without catching a big ‘ol East Tennessee bass or catfish.
9. Spot one of Tellico Lakes many boat manufactures’ testing out the latest and greatest in wake boats, center consoles, and mega yachts.
No explanation needed. It’s not too rare to see the latest and greatest boats cruising by when we have the worlds leading boat companies located on Tellico Lake.
10. Most importantly, enjoy the lake lifestyle with loved ones
Being on the lake brings people together in the best ways. Our Lake Team wants to help you find the home of your dreams so you can live the Lakefront Living Lifestyle with your friends and family. Come see everything Tellico Lake and what our communities have to offer!
Posted by Polly Harrison, REALTOR® Lakefront Living Realty TN