Erwin
is a small town located in the heart of the Tennessee mountains, along the Appalachian Trail. It is the county seat of Unicoi County, and sits just southwest of Johnson City, near the Nolichucky River and within the Cherokee National Forest. Sportsman and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking, river and stream fishing, biking, horseback riding, golf and just being in the great outdoors surrounding Erwin, where the fresh mountain air is crisp and clean! White water rafting is also very popular in the rivers around Erwin, where the season generally runs March through August. One of the most interesting places to visit in town is the Erwin National Fish Hatchery, which produces up to 13 million rainbow trout each year. All phases of the fish breeding operations can be seen September through March. There is also a picnic area on the grounds. The Unicoi County Heritage Museum is also located in Erwin. This museum is inside a 90-year-old frame house and has old-fashioned country store exhibits, Blue Ridge Pottery displays and railroad memorabilia. Be sure to tour some of America’s most scenic highways near Erwin, winding your way across country backroads, stopping along the way at antiques shops, pottery and arts and crafts shops. Erwin is also conveniently located in the tri-cities area of Bristol, Johnson City and Kingsport, and is near the town of Jonesborough, a historic village filled with art galleries, unique shops and fine restaurants.
Surrounding areas: Jonesborough, Tennessee (10.9 mi), Johnson City, Tennessee (13.3 mi), Hampton, Tennessee (14.6 mi), Big Sandy, Tennessee (15.0 mi), Englewood, Tennessee (16.0 mi), Roan Mountain, Tennessee (19.3 mi), Watauga Lake, Tennessee (20.2 mi)
|
|
Erwin Vacation Rentals
|
|
|
|
|
Erwin Weather & Climate
|
|
|
|
North Carolina has the greatest range of altitude of any state east of the Mississippi River, ranging from sea level along the Atlantic coast to 6,684 feet at the summit of Mt. Mitchell in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Latitude accounts for climatic variations, as does soils, plant cover and inland bodies of water. There is no distinct wet or dry season in North Carolina. Average snowfall in the southern mountains is around 16 inches, with some of the higher mountain peaks and upper slopes receiving as much as 50 inches per year. July is usually the wettest month. Summer rainfall is the most variable; daily showers are not uncommon, but periods of one to two weeks without rain are also normal. Autumn is the driest season, and also sees the greatest drop-off of temperature in the month of October.
|
| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
46°F |
24°F |
3.39 in. |
- |
| February |
51°F |
27°F |
3.41 in. |
- |
| March |
59°F |
34°F |
4.07 in. |
- |
| April |
68°F |
41°F |
3.71 in. |
- |
| May |
75°F |
49°F |
5.47 in. |
- |
| June |
82°F |
58°F |
4.81 in. |
- |
| July |
85°F |
62°F |
5.82 in. |
- |
| August |
85°F |
61°F |
3.74 in. |
- |
| September |
79°F |
55°F |
3.39 in. |
- |
| October |
69°F |
42°F |
2.16 in. |
- |
| November |
59°F |
34°F |
2.74 in. |
- |
| December |
50°F |
27°F |
3.13 in. |
- |
|
Erwin Map & Transportation
|
|
|
 |
|
| Click each thumbnail image to enlarge. |
 |
|
 |
 |
The closest airports in the area are the Tri Cities Regional Tn Va airport (TRI) located about 22 miles north of Erwin in Bristol Johnson Kingsport, Tennessee, the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located approximately 22 miles west of Erwin in Greeneville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 49 miles south of Erwin in Asheville, North Carolina, the Hickory Regional airport (HKY) located around 63 miles southeast of Erwin in Hickory, North Carolina, and finally the Wilkes County airport (UKF) located about 73 miles east of Erwin in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
|
|
Erwin Attractions
|
|
|
| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 58.0 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 67.2 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 68.6 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 68.6 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 68.7 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 68.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 112.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Buffalo Valley Golf Course | Unicoi | TN | 5.0 mi. | | | Pine Oaks Golf Club | Johnson City | TN | 13.3 mi. | | | Graysburg Hills Golf Course | Chuckey | TN | 15.7 mi. | | | Twin Creeks Golf Course | Chuckey | TN | 15.7 mi. | | | Mount Mitchell Golf Club | Burnsville | NC | 16.9 mi. | | | Elizabethton Municipal Golf Course | Elizabethton | TN | 17.5 mi. | | | Green Oaks Golf Club | Concord | NC | 19.7 mi. | | | Rocky River Golf Club at Concord | Concord | NC | 19.7 mi. | | | Finley Golf Club | Chapel Hill | NC | 21.5 mi. | | | Preserve At Jordan Lake Golf Club | Chapel Hill | NC | 21.5 mi. | | | Twin Lakes Golf Course | Chapel Hill | NC | 21.5 mi. | | | Andrew Johnson Golf Club | Greeneville | TN | 23.0 mi. | | | Baileyton Golf Club | Greeneville | TN | 23.0 mi. | | | Kinser Park Golf Course | Greeneville | TN | 23.0 mi. | | | River Trace Golf Course | Greeneville | TN | 23.0 mi. | | | Grassy Creek Golf & Country Club | Spruce Pine | NC | 25.5 mi. | | | Tri Cities Golf Course | Blountville | TN | 27.1 mi. | | | Mountain Glen Golf Course | Newland | NC | 27.4 mi. | | | Cattails at Meadowview Golf Course | Kingsport | TN | 28.1 mi. | | | Crocketts Ridge Golf Club | Kingsport | TN | 28.1 mi. | | | Warriors Path State Park Golf Course | Kingsport | TN | 28.1 mi. | | | Tillery Tradition Country Club | Mount Gilead | NC | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 23.4 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 30.1 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 30.1 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 32.1 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 58.0 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 93.5 mi. | | | Canaan Valley | Davis | WV | 117.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Warriors Path State Park | | TN | 24.2 mi. | | | Mount Mitchell State Park | | NC | 27.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Carroll Reece Museum | Johnson City | TN | 12.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Hands On! Regional Museum | Johnson City | TN | 12.1 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 38.5 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 85.4 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 89.4 mi. | |
Notice a problem with the information on this page? Please notify us.
|
Disclaimer: We recommend you conduct your own research regarding all accomodations and attractions found on this website. The distances shown on this website are straight-line distances as the crow flies. The road distance may be considerably longer. You assume all liability for use of any information found on this website. No information is confirmed or warranted in any way. By using our services you agree to the terms and conditions of this disclaimer.
|
| We are the #1 site for your Tennessee Vacations presenting Tennessee vacation rentals, hotels, weather and map for each city. |
Tennessee Vacations .com
©1997-2008 All Rights Reserved.
|
|
