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South Pittsburg, TN & the Sequatchie Valley
15+ Things to Do Near South Pittsburg, TN
From the Lodge Cast Iron factory and museum to a bat cave, a 60-foot waterfall, and one of the top public golf courses in the country — here's everything worth exploring within about 20 minutes of Sasquatch Farm.
South Pittsburg sits at the foot of the Cumberland Plateau, right where the Tennessee River bends through the Sequatchie Valley — close enough to Chattanooga for a day trip, but surrounded by its own waterfalls, caves, golf courses, and small-town history. Below are the local guides we've put together so far, plus a running list of everything else worth a stop while you're staying with us.
In-depth guides
Our local attraction guides
Nickajack Cave & Lake
About 15–20 minutes away
- Sunset viewings of the endangered gray bat colony, April–October
- Guided sunset kayak tours & a free viewing boardwalk
- Bass & crappie fishing, swimming & boating on Nickajack Lake
Foster Falls
About 20–25 minutes away
- A 60-foot waterfall with a swimming hole at the base
- Southern end of the 12.5-mile Fiery Gizzard Trail
- Rock climbing, hiking & a year-round drive-up campground
Lodge Cast Iron Factory Store & Museum
About 10 minutes away
- The Lodge Museum of Cast Iron, home of the world's largest cast iron skillet
- Factory-seconds shopping at the original 1994 outlet store
- Right in downtown South Pittsburg, next to Big Bad Breakfast
Also worth a stop
More things to do around South Pittsburg
We're still writing full guides for these — for now, here's what to know.
Sweetens Cove Golf Club
About 10 minutes away
- Ranked the #1 public golf course in Tennessee
- A 9-hole walking course backed by investors including Peyton Manning
- Currently expanding to add a short course, cabins & a restaurant
National Cornbread Festival
Last weekend of April, downtown
- South Pittsburg's signature annual festival, thrown in Lodge's honor
- Cooking contests, live music & foundry tours during festival week
- Look for the Sasquatch Farm booth — we set up every year
Old South Pittsburg Hospital
About 10 minutes away
- One of Tennessee's best-known paranormal hotspots
- Day tours & overnight ghost hunts by advance booking
- A fittingly eerie complement to a quiet night at our own campfire
Russell Cave National Monument
About 20 minutes away, just across the AL line
- One of the longest-studied archaeological sites in the Southeast
- A 1.2-mile paved loop trail & visitor center, free to enter
- Managed by the National Park Service
Willing to drive a little further?
Day trips up the plateau
Sewanee, Monteagle, Winchester & Guild are all within about 15–45 minutes of the farm — see the full breakdown on our Things to Do & Location page.
Stay minutes from it all
Book your RV site, tent site, or cabin at Sasquatch Farm and use us as your basecamp for exploring South Pittsburg and the Sequatchie Valley.