Mountain Town
Ducktown / Turtletown
Ducktown and Turtletown, Tennessee
Ducktown and Turtletown are separate Tennessee communities in the Copper Basin area. Ducktown is home to the mining-history museum, Rod’s Rockin’ Rolls and the shared Ocoee River Distilling and Copperhill Brewery production location. Turtletown is the home community for Eagle’s Nest Retreat.
Local guide
Find your next stop.
Choose food, drinks, activities, or practical stops. Each listing shows its actual location, including nearby places outside town. Open directions for the exact destination and check the venue's website before setting out.
A few places to start
6 of 6 places
Ducktown, Tennessee
Ocoee River Distilling & Copperhill Brewery
307 Main Street
The Ducktown distillery and production brewery share this location. The Copperhill riverside taproom is a separate stop.
- Breweries, Wineries & Bars
Ducktown, Tennessee
Rod’s Rockin’ Rolls
327 Main Street
Southeast Asian food on Main Street in Ducktown.
- Food & Dining
Ducktown, Tennessee
Ducktown Basin Museum
212 Burra Burra Street
A museum interpreting the Copper Basin’s mining history.
- Attractions & Activities
Ducktown, Tennessee
Wildwater Ocoee — Rafting & Canopy Tours
4596 Highway 64 West
An Ocoee outfitter offering rafting and Ocoee River Basin Canopy Tours from its Ducktown location.
- Attractions & Activities
- Outdoors & Trails
Ducktown, Tennessee
Dollar General — Ducktown
5084 Highway 64 East
Everyday household supplies at the Ducktown store.
- Groceries & Essentials
Turtletown, Tennessee
Dollar General — Turtletown
3823 Highway 68
Everyday household supplies at the Turtletown store.
- Groceries & Essentials
Plan your visit
Make a day of it.
Pair a museum visit or local meal with time at the property; reserve rafting and canopy tours directly with the outfitter.
Explore the Copper Basin’s mining history and local food while staying in the retreat’s home community of Turtletown.
Known for
- Ducktown Basin Museum
- Ocoee River Distilling
- Copper Basin history
Good for
- Copper Basin history and local food
- Picking up household essentials
Places and scenery
A closer look.
Explore another destination.
Mountain Town
Copperhill / McCaysville
Two neighboring towns on the state line, with riverfront dining, shops, breweries and tubing.
Outdoor Recreation
Ocoee River
Guided whitewater rafting and a scenic river corridor through Cherokee National Forest.
Forest
Cherokee National Forest
Public-land outings, river corridors and forest trails in eastern Tennessee.
Eagle's Nest Retreat
Make the property part of your visit.
Tour the homesites, see the views, and get to know your Turtletown home base.