Fontana Village Resort (where our wedding venue and room blocks are located) offers a variety of amenities including boat rentals, mountain bike rentals, golf cart rentals, hiking trails, pool with lazy river, game room with pool, mini golf course, tennis + pickleball, and much more! There's a general store, two restaurants, a coffee shop, and ice cream parlor as well. You really have everything you need on site!
If you drive West of the wedding venue, you will venture into one of the most popular motorcycle roads in the United States known as the Tail of The Dragon. It's known for it's sharp turns and amazing views. You may find photographers parked along side the road taking pictures! If you search their website (likely on their pop up tent) and the time you pass them, you may find a picture uploaded on their website.
If you are looking for the closest city to civilization with shopping + restaurants, Maryville TN (right outside of Knoxville) is 44 miles away.