3 DAY TRIP PLANS

Nine Reasons to add the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee to your List

9 Iconic Destinations : 5 National Scenic Byways plus 4 National Parks

9 Lakes hugged by long and winding roads through and over the Appalachian Mountains

9 Months of riding framed by the beauty of the seasons of Spring , Fall , and Autumn

Plan your trip and experience the beauty of the region . Pictures can ’ t capture the quiet of the wooded forests , nor the dramatic views from high above the Valley . Along the way , you will discover Civil War sites , quaint downtowns , and the spirit of pioneers and Native American people .

• DAY 1 : Cumberland Historic Byway

• DAY 2 : East Tennessee Crossing Byway

• Day 3 : Norris Historic Freeway

Lakes and mountains make for a dramatic backdrop on this easy going , touring trip plan . There are no tight twisties , but there are some incredible scenic roads over mountains , around lakes , and through some of the most historic sites in Tennessee . Daniel Boone explored here , the Cherokee and Iroquis hunted game , and the TVA flooded portions of the deep valleys to create three of the most popular lakes in the 9 Lakes Region .