Attraction

The Ocoee Whitewater Center

The Ocoee Whitewater Center is one of the legacies of the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Ocoee Whitewater Center was the location of the Canoe, Kayak and Slalom events.

Located on Hwy. 64 north of McCaysville, the center was built by the US Forest Service.

Even if you don't want to play in the whitewater, hike or bike, scenic U. S. Highway 64 through the gorge offers many photographic opportunities and there are swimming holes, picnic areas, a native garden, gift shop and much more.

Year-round activites: ask about the indoor and outdoor conservation education programs available for school, church, or other groups. They also have programs for adults, tour groups, and families.

Some of the programs offered at the Ocoee Whitewater Center are:

• Trees are Terrific
• Orienteering
• Lizard Landing
• Stream Exploration
• Life in the Forest
• Ranger on the Rocks
• Geology Tour
• Guided Tour of our Native Gardens
• Guided Hikes
• Walk Like a Cherokee (cultural history of Cherokee Indians)
• Interpretive hikes on the historical Old Copper Road Trail
• Video presentation of the history of the 1996 Olympics on the Ocoee River

For more information visit Ocoee Whitewater Center

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