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 Tennesseeís 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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Visit the Tennessee Walking Horse Museum in Lynchburg to learn more about these world-famous, elegant animals.

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

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

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Summer means itís time to wet a line. Tennesseeís many beautiful lakes and rivers beckon to fishermen of all ages, like this pair at Kentucky Lake.

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Storytelling opportunities abound at Tennesseeís historic festivals and living history museums.

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Fish to your heartís content in Tennesseeís countless lakes, rivers and streams.

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Go back to a simpler time with a visit to one of Tennesseeís drive-in theatres like the State Line Drive-In in Elizabethton.

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From Memphis to the mountains, Tennessee has a mouth-watering barbecue treat for every discriminating taste bud.

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Indulge in some of the tastes Tennessee is famous for; from barbecue to biscuits and gravy, weíve got some fabulous food in store for you.

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.

Feeling pain at the gas pump? Our money saver tips can help make your Tennessee getaways a painless way to travel.

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