Summertime in Tennessee

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Bring along individual refillable water bottles. Refill bottles at the hotel and at attraction water fountains. Take along flavor packets to mix with water for variety.

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Need a quick look at cool places for hot summer fun? Click on one of the topics below for a map of places to go exploring.

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One of Tennessee’s picturesque paddlewheel vessels, the Watts Bar Belle at Fort Loudon Marina provides sightseeing and historical tours as well as dinner cruises.

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Get up close and personal with one of Tennessee’s famous walking horses at the 71st Annual Tennessee Walking Horse Nationals.

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Riverboats like the Southern Belle in Chattanooga offer a beautiful way to see the sights of Tennessee’s riverfront cities.

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See nature from a new perspective on a cruise along one of Tennessee’s many beautiful rivers and lakes.

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Get wet and wild in the rapids you’ll find at the Ocoee Whitewater Center, a world-class venue for rafting, kayaking and canoeing.

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Celebrate summer with great music, good friends, and tempting foods at Tennessee’s outdoor festivals and fairs.

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Storytelling opportunities abound at Tennessee’s historic festivals and living history museums.

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Meet some new friends face-to-face when you visit Tennessee’s world-class zoos and aquariums.

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Summer is a perfect time to visit Orr Mountain Winery, Bean's Creek Winery, Paris Winery, or any of Tennessee’s other the award-winning wineries and distilleries to delight the senses with the tastes and sounds of summer.

Explore the simple pleasures...

Heat up your summer fun with a hot time in Tennessee! Put those long summer days to good use, exploring our endless array of festivals, food and family fun. Outdoor excitement, memorable music, and wild water adventures can make your Tennessee getaway a summer to remember.

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Upcoming Events

date: Nov 7, 2009
Celtic Fest
location: Jackson, TN

date: Nov 6, 2009 - Nov 7, 2009
Christmas Sampler
location: Springfield, TN

date: Nov 7, 2009
Candy Cane Lane
location: Sparta, TN

date: Nov 7, 2009
Veterans Day Celebration
location: Townsend, TN

date: Nov 6, 2009 - Nov 7, 2009
Mistletoe Market & Cafe
location: Cookeville, TN

date: Nov 6, 2009 - Nov 7, 2009
Clarkssville Half Marathon & Fitness Expo
location: Clarksville, TN

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Summertime in Tennessee

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