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Attractions
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Seventy-Four Ranch: Where the West lives on
(Aug 29, 2010)
Seventy-Four Ranch: Where the West lives on"Go west young man" is a sentiment the owners of Seventy-Four Ranch in Jasper agree with - even if their property is technically only slightly north of Atlanta.
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Dillard House Stables: a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation
(Aug 29, 2010)
Dillard House Stables: a perfect balance of adventure and relaxationAdventure seekers can still get their thrills even if they're trying out a little something called relaxation at the same time. The Dillard House Stables has it all fun and excitement - away from it all.
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Aquarium of the Smokies teems with life!
(Aug 20, 2010)
Aquarium of the Smokies teems with life!Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies brims with life of 10,000 exotic sea creatures featured in interactive exhibits.
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The Interactive Neighborhood for Kids: Teaching children through play!
(Aug 11, 2010)
The Interactive Neighborhood for Kids: Teaching children through play!Imagine a world filled with post offices, medical centers, beauty salons and courthouses - in miniature. The Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, better known as INK, in Gainsville turns grown up places into fun educational opportunities for children.
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Mercier Orchards: A family tradition
(Aug 11, 2010)
Mercier Orchards: A family traditionThere is just something about a trip to the mountains that's good for the soul. And a visit to the mountains of Blue Ridge, Georgia just wouldn't be complete without taking a bite of a crisp apple, sipping some fresh cider or nibbling on a warm baked good at family-owned Mercier Orchards.
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Yonah Mountain Vineyards: Carefully crafting award winning wines
(Aug 2, 2010)
Yonah Mountain Vineyards: Carefully crafting award winning winesSometimes destinies are stumbled upon, sometimes they take some searching out and sometimes it's a little bit of both; as is the case of how Yonah Mountain Vineyards began.
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Burgess Falls State Natural Area: Beauty in abundance
(Aug 2, 2010)
Burgess Falls State Natural Area: Beauty in abundanceBurgess Falls State Natural Area, located middle Tennessee’s Sparta, lies on the eastern edge of the state’s Highland Rim adjacent to the Cumberland Plateau. The park beckons to visitors with its sheer bluffs, narrow ridges, rolling water and abundant mixed forest.
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ZORB: A (sometimes) wet, rolling adventure!
(Aug 2, 2010)
ZORB: A (sometimes) wet, rolling adventure!A great, heart-thumping adventure, ZORB globe riding, the experience of rolling down a hill in a large, inflatable globe, could very well be the ride of your life.
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Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River Park: A whitewater rafting adventure awaits!
(Jul 7, 2010)
Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River Park: A whitewater rafting adventure awaits!The Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River Park brims with adventure, giving visitors a chance to glide down the popular white-water river.
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Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area: Untouched beauty at your fingertips
(Jul 7, 2010)
Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area: Untouched beauty at your fingertipsFrozen Head State Park and Natural Area features mountainous terrain and untouched natural beauty for nature lovers.
Events
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Boomsday: Largest fireworks display in the southeast
(Aug 21, 2010)
Boomsday: Largest fireworks display in the southeastBoomsday is an annual event that takes place on the waterfront in downtown Knoxville at Neyland Drive from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. One of the largest events in the state of Tennessee and the largest fireworks show in the southeast United States, spectators from all over the country and world venture to Knoxville for the popular event.
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Chattanooga Dragon Boat Festival: An annual rowing success!
(Jul 7, 2010)
Chattanooga Dragon Boat Festival: An annual rowing success!The Fourth Annual Chattanooga Dragon Boat Festival features the adrenaline-pumping action of the world’s eighth fastest-growing sport.
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Buzz in the Blue Ridge: A rip roaring good time!
(Jun 24, 2010)
Buzz in the Blue Ridge: A rip roaring good time!Imagine an event that combines the speed and sound of moto-cross with the skill and accuracy of brain surgery. That's exactly what you'll get when you attend the Buzz in the Blue Ridge Chainsaw Carving Extravaganza says, Mal McEwen, event founder.
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Kuumba Festival: Knoxville celebrates African American cultural arts
(Jun 4, 2010)
Kuumba Festival: Knoxville celebrates African American cultural artsKnoxville’s Kuumba Festival brings the African culture and heritage to the city for a four-day, four-night celebration June 24-27.
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Riverbend Festival: Music, fireworks and fun!
(May 27, 2010)
Riverbend Festival: Music, fireworks and fun!One of the oldest summer festivals in Chattanooga, Riverbend Festival brings an award-winning nine-day musical festival that draws more than 600,000 patrons annually.
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Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival: Art in the Great Smoky Mountains
(May 2, 2010)
Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival: Art in the Great Smoky MountainsThe Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival, now in its sixth year, features works of watercolor, ceramics and more.
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Dogwood Arts Festival: Springtime blooms in Knoxville
(Mar 16, 2010)
Dogwood Arts Festival: Springtime blooms in KnoxvilleThe Dogwood Arts Festival, held throughout the entire month of April, combines the city’s natural beauty and art featuring various art forms including a mix of dance, theater and crafts.
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Tennessee Aquarium: hands-on education that feels like vacation!
(Feb 26, 2010)
Tennessee Aquarium: hands-on education that feels like vacation!Otters and penguins and sharks, oh my! Forget meeting the Wizard of Oz, school children around Chattanooga will get the chance to meet hundreds of sea creatures at the Tennessee Aquarium this spring.
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"Beat the Heat" and help save lives
(Aug 14, 2009)
"Beat the Heat" and help save livesWhy not help fight childhood obesity while you beat the heat this fall? That’s the plan when it comes to October’s “Beat the Heat” challenge to raise awareness about the impact of childhood obesity and just have some fun.
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Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games: bagpipes, kilts and cabers
(May 24, 2009)
Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games: bagpipes, kilts and cabersIf you listen closely you can almost hear the bagpipes tuning up for the Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games in North Georgia — it’s bound to be a wee bit o’ fun!
Restaurants
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Niko’s Southside Grill: You’re invited to a trendy dining experience
(Jun 15, 2010)
Niko’s Southside Grill: You’re invited to a trendy dining experienceNiko’s Southside Grill brings a blend of Southern flavors with the taste of the Mediterranean at this Chattanooga restaurant.
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Boathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar: Riverside deliciousness
(May 2, 2010)
Boathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar: Riverside deliciousnessBoathouse Rotisserie and Raw Bar features seafood and American dishes served up with pristine views of the Tennessee River.
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English Rose Tearoom: British tradition, Tennessee charm
(Apr 17, 2010)
English Rose Tearoom: British tradition, Tennessee charmThe English Rose Tearoom in Chattanooga brings timeless traditions of England to Chattanooga with afternoon tea.
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Good Dog Restaurant: Sit. Stay. Eat.
(Apr 1, 2010)
Good Dog Restaurant: Sit. Stay. Eat.Regulars head to Good Dog Restaurant when they want a quality hot dog experience. The restaurant features toppings that make each hot dog an original feast.
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Bald Headed Bistro: Where getaways come standard with dinner
(Mar 10, 2010)
Bald Headed Bistro: Where getaways come standard with dinnerIt’s not very often you are able to take a vacation by merely going out to dinner. But the Bald Headed Bistro in Cleveland will no doubt whisk you away to the rustic landscape of Wyoming as soon as you walk through its log-studded doorway.
