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All the United States Tennessee Sewanee

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Sewanee

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Sewanee, Tennessee

Updated June 21, 2022

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Sewanee Natural Bridge

Sewanee, Tennessee

Sewanee Natural Bridge

A natural sandstone bridge hidden in the Sewanee forest.
Templeton himself

Sewanee, Tennessee

The Templeton Library

Mysterious library of an infamous financier and spiritual seeker.
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 High Point Restaurant

Monteagle, Tennessee

High Point Restaurant (RyeMabee Mansion)

This mansion turned restaurant was once a pitstop for Al Capone during his travels.
5 miles from Sewanee

Pelham, Tennessee

The Caverns

An ancient cave system in Tennessee’s Appalachian foothills converted to a 1,200-person music venue.
10 miles from Sewanee
Pan Man

South Pittsburg, Tennessee

Cast Iron Cookware Man

The pan man stands as a testament to the functionality of American cast iron cookware.
18 miles from Sewanee
Ruins of the Old Stone Fort walls.

Manchester, Tennessee

Old Stone Fort

This limestone outcropping was once a ceremonial site for ancient Native Americans.
22 miles from Sewanee
Nickajack Cave

South Pittsburg, Tennessee

Nickajack Cave

This large cave is a summer home to thousands of bats and has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times.
22 miles from Sewanee
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