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Before screens and notifications, there were open skies, running feet, and laughter carried on the wind. This season, Monroe County invites families to reconnect, slow down, and relive the simple joy of flying a kite—together.  

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skytrails and kite tales, Kite flying in Monroe County Tennessee

Free Kites

Available for Limit Time
 

Visit these locations for your FREE KITE.

One kite per family —

grab one before they fly away! 

Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

Madisonville Visitor Center 

Sweetwater Visitor Center

   Let the wind lead you

to one of Monroe County’s favorite flying spots!

Purple Kite, Flying Kites in Vonore Tennessee
Green Kite, Flying Kites in Tellico Plains Tennessee

Sweetwater City Recreation Park  
Sports Fields, Outdoor Gym, & Walking Trail

Kefauver Park
Scenic Pond, Amazing Playground, & Walking Trail 

Tsali Notch Vineyard 
Vineyard, Best Mountain Views, Perfect for a Picnic
Houston Park 
Splash Pad, Wide-Open Spaces, Close to Downtown 

Cherohala Skyway visitor Center 

Mountain Views, Open Field, & Walking Trail 
Buck Bald 

Mountain Peak, Panoramic View, & Best Sunsets

 

Red Kite, flying kites in Madisonville Tennessee

Sequoyah Birthplace Museum
History, Lake Views, & Wide-Open Spaces 
Vonore Recreation Park  
Sandy Beach, Sport Fields, & Park

Sweetwater

Madisonville

Vonore

​The Sky
Is Waiting!

Tellico Plains 

Share the fun with us! #kiteflyingmonroe

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