Benton Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

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Benton is a small town located in Polk County, Tennessee in the southeast corner of the state. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,138. The town of Benton is situated in one of the most beautiful areas of the state, within the Cherokee National Forest. The Ocoee River, a tributary of the Hiwassee River, joins together in Polk County near the town of Benton. The Ocoee River was the site of the 1996 Olympic whitewater competition and offers incredible recreational opportunities. The river has three separate parts: The Upper Ocoee is the Olympic course, the Middle Ocoee is the site of commercial rafting and the Lower Ocoee (below Parksville Lake Dam) is great for lazy tubing. The Hiwassee River is a favorite place for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Other attractions near Benton include the Conasauga River and Lake Ocoee (or Parksville Lake,) located above the spectacular Parksville Dam. The area is also filled with hiking and biking trails, horseback riding and a railroad that takes visitors on a 50-mile round trip up the lower Hiwassee River gorge. In addition to outstanding outdoor recreation, the Benton area has historic sites and museums, antique shops and art galleries and great restaurants featuring delicious home cooking. Benton is also home to the Chilhowee Farmers Market (located at the Polk County Fairgrounds) and the gravesite of Cherokee maiden, Nancy Ward.

Surrounding areas: Ocoee River, Tennessee (2.2 mi), Coker Creek, Tennessee (14.6 mi), Ducktown, Tennessee (18.1 mi), Tellico Plains, Tennessee (24.0 mi), Decatur, Tennessee (25.1 mi), Sweetwater, Tennessee (31.3 mi), Watts Bar Lake, Tennessee (36.6 mi)

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Benton Weather & Climate

Southeastern Tennessee has a temperate climate with four seasons. Winters are generally short and mild, and summers are warm and humid, with cooler temperatures in the high mountain regions. Rain is common year round. The average annual snowfall for the state is 12 inches. Spring comes in early March with warmer weather and flowering trees and shrubs. Summer arrives full force in the region by mid May, bringing warm weather and higher humidity. The mountains of eastern Tennessee are a great place to escape the hot summer temperatures as the higher elevation cools the air slightly. Fall brings mild days and crisp evenings, along with brilliant foliage colors. Mid to late October is a good time to visit the region to experience the fall color change. Severe weather, such as tornadoes or blizzards, is rare in the state of Tennessee.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	48°F	27°F	5.37 in.	-
February	53°F	30°F	4.60 in.	-
March	62°F	37°F	6.19 in.	-
April	71°F	44°F	4.42 in.	-
May	78°F	53°F	4.94 in.	-
June	85°F	61°F	4.51 in.	-
July	88°F	66°F	4.29 in.	-
August	87°F	65°F	3.43 in.	-
September	81°F	58°F	4.46 in.	-
October	71°F	45°F	3.39 in.	-
November	60°F	36°F	4.85 in.	-
December	51°F	30°F	4.97 in.	-

Benton Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are Lovell Field (CHA) located about 32 miles west of Benton in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 57 miles northeast of Benton in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Richard B Russell airport (RMG) located roughly 63 miles southwest of Benton in Rome, Georgia, and finally the Cartersville airport (VPC) located around 73 miles south of Benton in Cartersville, Georgia.

Benton Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Lake Winnepesaukah	Rossville	GA	38.2 mi.
Dollywood	Pigeon Forge	TN	75.1 mi.
Rockin' Raceway	Pigeon Forge	TN	75.1 mi.
NASCAR SpeedPark	Sevierville	TN	78.0 mi.
Cherokee Fun Park	Cherokee	NC	78.3 mi.
Santa's Land	Cherokee	NC	78.3 mi.
American Adventures	Marietta	GA	84.7 mi.

Water Parks
Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park	Lake Lanier Island	GA	77.4 mi.
White Water Park	Marietta	GA	84.7 mi.

Golf Courses
Chatata Valley Golf Course	Cleveland	TN	12.4 mi.
Cherokee Springs Golf Course	Cleveland	TN	12.4 mi.
Ridgewood Golf Club	Athens	TN	18.7 mi.
White Oaks Golf Course	Athens	TN	18.7 mi.
Copper Basin Golf Club	Copperhill	TN	20.9 mi.
Nob North Golf Course	Cohutta	GA	22.8 mi.
Lakehaven Golf & Country Club	Decatur	TN	25.1 mi.
Bear Trace at Harrison Bay State Park	Harrison	TN	27.3 mi.
Madisonville Golf Course	Madisonville	TN	28.5 mi.
Indian Trace Golf Course	Chatsworth	GA	29.4 mi.
Spring Lakes Golf Club	Chatsworth	GA	29.4 mi.

Ski Areas
Scaly Mountain	Scaly Mountain	NC	76.5 mi.
Cataloochee	Maggie Valley	NC	90.9 mi.

State Parks
Harrison Bay State Park		TN	26.4 mi.
Fort Mountain State Park		GA	28.7 mi.
Booker T Washington State Park		TN	29.7 mi.

Museums
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum	Vonore	TN	37.0 mi.	(History)
National Knife Museum	Chattanooga	TN	38.2 mi.	(Technology)
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum	Chattanooga	TN	38.2 mi.	(Technology)
Chattanooga Regional History Museum	Chattanooga	TN	38.2 mi.	(History)
Farragut Folklife Museum	Farragut	TN	56.6 mi.	(History)

Zoos and Aquariums
Tennessee Aquarium	Chattanooga	TN	38.2 mi.
Warner Park Zoo	Chattanooga	TN	38.2 mi.
Knoxville Zoological Gardens	Knoxville	TN	68.3 mi.
Zoo Atlanta	Atlanta	GA	99.7 mi.

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