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Explore: Historic Dunlap, TN

Dunlap is located in the heart of the Sequatchie Valley, one of the most picturesque regions in Tennessee.

 

If you love history, then don’t miss the self-guided Historic Dunlap Walking Tour. Historically, farming and coal mining played a big part in the economic development of the area. The Coke Ovens Museum tells the story of the coal mines and the miners who worked in them. Also, it features the largest collection of historic mining photographs in the state of Tennessee

Hang-gliding and paragliding activities take place from the bluffs above Dunlap throughout the year, operated by the tennesseetreetoppers.org and Paraglide Tennessee – Flying Camp Paragliding

 

Paddlers can enjoy “gentle thrills” on the Sequatchie River Blueway, which winds 116 miles through the Sequatchie Valley. A public river access site is located on Old York Hwy. From Harris Park in downtown Dunlap, visitors can stroll the Coops Creek Greenway from Pine Street to Sequatchie County Schools.

Dunlap features many local restaurants that draw visitors from across the region, including The Cookie Jar Café and Dunlap Restaurant. Shopping and food options are plentiful in the commercial district just north of town. You will find unique gifts and a nod to the area’s heritage at Rolling Oak Distillery.  For more points of interest, view this map and start planning your visit to Dunlap today!

Check out VisitSequatchieValley.com to plan your road trip.

 

 

 

 

 

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