While Visiting Knoxville Don't Miss the Turquoise Waters that Pool in this 350-foot Deep Quarry at Fort Dickerson

While Visiting Knoxville Don't Miss the Turquoise Waters that Pool in this 350-foot Deep Quarry at Fort Dickerson

Knoxville Augusta Quarry

If you're in need of a quick nature fix while in Knoxville, Tennessee, I have the perfect Day Trip planned for you!

The Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson is a spectacular sight of gorgeous turquoise water that fills a 350' deep quarry.  There is an overlook at the top and then a quick drive around to the other side of the water will get you to an entrance with a parking lot where you can do a little hiking up to the top or just head right to the bottom for sexy selfie's!

Knoxville Augusta Quarry

According to knoxvilletn.gov, "One of the best-preserved earthen forts from the Civil War era rests on a knob just across the river from downtown, providing a high vantage point to get a full view of the downtown skyline as well as the high peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains."

Fort Dickerson Knoxville 

Augusta Quarry Knoxville

After your quarry stop, head over to Calhoun's on the River for a badass barbecue meal with a fabulously friendly staff and spectacular views overlooking the Tennessee River!

Calhouns on the River Knoxville 

Calhoun' on the River

 

 

Augusta Quarry:  https://www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/parks_and_recreation/parks/fort_dickerson_park___augusta_quarry

Calhouns on the River:  https://calhouns.com/menus-and-locations/tennessee-river/

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