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This photo was taken just inside the Tennessee border. I had been staying at a cabin with my roommate and her family. We arrived at night at a time when I could not see the pond. When I woke up the next morning, we went outside and I was in awe of the beauty. It was bright, vibrant, and perfectly picturesque. The cabin we stayed in was hard to get to; it was on a one way gravel road up the side of a mountain. It is seemingly untouched, yet if I had turned the camera around, the viewer would notice power lines running up the side of the mountain. This picture seems to preserve the idea that Appalachia has not been touched by humans. #appalachianechoes
This photo was taken just inside the Tennessee border. I had been staying at a cabin with my roommate and her family. We arrived at night at a time when I could not see the pond. When I woke up the next morning, we went outside and I was in awe of the beauty. It was bright, vibrant, and perfectly picturesque. The cabin we stayed in was hard to get to; it was on a one way gravel road up the side of a mountain. It is seemingly untouched, yet if I had turned the camera around, the viewer would notice power lines running up the side of the mountain. This picture seems to preserve the idea that Appalachia has not been touched by humans. #appalachianechoes
A beautiful waterfalls to relax and chill. Very easy hiking down the hill n hard to go back up.
This picture was taken inside the Tennessee border as well. It possesses many of the qualities that are present in the people of Appalachia. The walkway leading up around the corner seems to entice the viewer, it seems to say "follow me!" So many people associate the idea of travelling or journey with this region. It could be because of the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking trails, or the seemingly endless sprawl of the mountains themselves. A part of the house is visible in the top right of the picture which is challenging the idea of "pure, untouched" land that many seem to associate with Appalachia. #AppalachianEchoes
This image was created on a slightly warmer day at a popular swimming area right outside of the North Carolina border and barely inside of Tennessee at Watauga Lake. The child in the image is placed within the yellow pipe border that is placed on the beach for people who decide to go swimming to have a sense of boundary on depth of the water and something to rest on if they get tired while in the water. #appalachianechoes
Secluded Mountain Top Cabin! NEW Starlink Internet!

Secluded Mountain Top Cabin! NEW Starlink Internet!

Butler TN
Stay at this cabin in Butler. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Laurel Fork Wildlife Management Area and Watauga ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Great get away, very secluded and peaceful. No issues with check in or out. Property was as advertised. Definitely recommend a 4WD vehicle, due to the steep unpaved roads.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

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Secluded LAKEFRONT Chalet: 2.8acres, Dock, Kayaks and Canoe, Pet Friendly, Wifi

Secluded LAKEFRONT Chalet: 2.8acres, Dock, Kayaks and Canoe, Pet Friendly, Wifi

Butler TN
Stay at this chalet in Butler. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watson Island and Watauga Lake are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews)
Everything was great! Thank you!

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

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Secluded LAKEFRONT Chalet: 2.8acres, Dock, Kayaks and Canoe, Pet Friendly, Wifi
MTN CABIN LAKEFRONT,CANOE/3 KAYAKS,POOL TABLE,DOCK,FIRE PIT, FIREPLACE,JACUZZI

MTN CABIN LAKEFRONT,CANOE/3 KAYAKS,POOL TABLE,DOCK,FIRE PIT, FIREPLACE,JACUZZI

Butler TN
Stay at this cabin in Butler. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watauga Lake and Fish Springs Marina are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
Very detailed instructions to set us up for a great time! Excellent communication before and during stay. The property itself was ideal and everything we hoped for! Would absolutely love to come back!

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Secluded Mountain Top Cabin! NEW Starlink Internet!

Secluded Mountain Top Cabin! NEW Starlink Internet!

Butler TN
Stay at this cabin in Butler. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Laurel Fork Wildlife Management Area and Watauga ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
Great get away, very secluded and peaceful. No issues with check in or out. Property was as advertised. Definitely recommend a 4WD vehicle, due to the steep unpaved roads.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Secluded Mountain Top Cabin! NEW Starlink Internet!
Secluded LAKEFRONT Chalet: 2.8acres, Dock, Kayaks and Canoe, Pet Friendly, Wifi

Secluded LAKEFRONT Chalet: 2.8acres, Dock, Kayaks and Canoe, Pet Friendly, Wifi

Butler TN
Stay at this chalet in Butler. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Watson Island and Watauga Lake are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (190 reviews)
Everything was great! Thank you!

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Secluded LAKEFRONT Chalet: 2.8acres, Dock, Kayaks and Canoe, Pet Friendly, Wifi
Overlook Watauga Lake, log cabin- BOAT DOCK, HOT TUB & FIRE PIT

Overlook Watauga Lake, log cabin- BOAT DOCK, HOT TUB & FIRE PIT

Butler TN
Stay at this cabin in Butler. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Watson Island and Watauga Lake Winery are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Amenities were nice, cabin was clean. The microwave stopped working after the first use, and could not be fixed, so we weren’t able to use some of the food we brought. The hot tub stopped working after the first night, but it was fixed by the next day. All in all, a good trip for our family.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Overlook Watauga Lake, log cabin- BOAT DOCK, HOT TUB & FIRE PIT
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Popular places to visit

Watauga Lake Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Watauga Lake Winery during your travels to Butler. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area.

Watauga Lake Winery

Williams Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Williams Island during your travels in Butler. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.

Williams Island

Watson Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Watson Island during your travels in Butler. Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or seek out the fishing spots.

Watson Island

Cities near Butler

This was probably the most framing that I put into a photograph, and I realized that as I took the picture. I wanted to capture Mountain City, TN in a different way, other than just the beautiful mountains or the gristmill. This photo of all the arrowed signs facing different directions within the city signifies not only what the city has to offer, but the rich history and diversity. Each part of the sign can tell its own story to Mountain City. For example, Doe Mountain is full of recreation and beautiful landscapes, while you can find more history at Heritage Hall, which is a 1923 former high school auditorium. And keeping with the contrasting theme of new while preserving the old Appalachia, compare the Trade Gristmill to the Welcome Center. The Trade Gristmill has been around since 1802 and is one of the first working gristmills in the Johnston County Area. Compare that to a place like the Mountain City Welcome Center, which a spot designed to inform tourists about all the area has to offer such as the gristmill, and you have the old Appalachia becoming part of the new. #appalachianechoes

Mountain City

Another #hiddentreasure of Appalachia is this view from Vilas Overlook. I managed to snap a picture at the perfect time—the leaves are changing colors, the goldenrod is in full-bloom, and the cloudy sky is covering the hills like a blanket. That’s right—not even the cloudy skies can diminish the incredible view that this is. I found it on my way to Trashcan Falls, and it is up a dirt road. The view was different than other overlooks like Thunderhill and Howard’s Knob in my opinion because this one was nestled right in a residential area. You can even see the house I had to park above to get this shot! Luckily it was a lazy Sunday and nobody seemed to notice I was there—they were all probably napping after church! #appalachianechoes #vilas #overlook #appalachia #mountains

Vilas

Big water.

Elk Park

Amazing to hike

Hampton