Romantic Tennessee

by Thalimer, Dan Thalimer (Joint Author)

Overview

Much more than just a travel guide to Lover's Lane. The perfect companion to finding something special to do with your special someone from The Smoky Mountains to the banks of the Mississippi. Something for every age, budget, and season of the year from a few stolen moments to long weekend getaways.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780895872531
Publisher:	John F Blair, Publisher
Publication date:	04/01/2002
Series:	Romantic South Ser.
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	vii
	Introduction	ix
	One-of-A-Kind Treasures	3
	Curiosities	5
	Offbeat Museums	13
	Music-related Treasures	19
	Planetariums	25
	Highlight: Tennessee Fox Trot Carousel	22
	Arts for the Heart	27
	Performance Venues	30
	Theater	36
	Dance	38
	Musical Performances	39
	Movies	46
	Art Museums	48
	College and University Museums	52
	Outdoor Venues	55
	Highlight: The Monteagle Sunday School Assembly	55
	Arts Festivals	57
	Spotlight: Arts and Crafts in Tennessee	58
	Get Out of the House	63
	Caves and Caverns	65
	Highlight: The Legend of the Bell Witch	67
	Covered Bridges	71
	Lakes	72
	Rivers	74
	State and National Parks	78
	Waterfalls	82
	Playing Around	87
	Archery	89
	Bicycling	90
	Bocce Ball	94
	Climbing and Rappelling	95
	Fishing	96
	Golf	97
	Hang Gliding	98
	Hiking	99
	Horseback Riding	101
	Skiing and Snowboarding	103
	Whitewater Rafting	104
	Offbeat Sports	106
	Spotlight: Indulge the Kid in You	107
	Get There with Flair	111
	Aerial Tramway	113
	Amphibious Vehicles	114
	Excursion Railroads	115
	Ferries	118
	Helicopter Tours	119
	Hot-air Balloon Rides	119
	Llama Trekking	120
	Monorails	121
	Trolleys	122
	Take A Walk on the Urban Side	125
	Gallery Walks	128
	Shopping and Downtown Strolling	130
	Highlight: The World's Longest Yard Sale	132
	Gardens	141
	Highlight: The House That Love Built	144
	Cemeteries	149
	Feeding Your Love	155
	Lunch or Dinner Out	158
	Movable Feasts	164
	Specialty Foods	166
	Distilleries	168
	A Jug of Wine	169
	Winetasting Classes	174
	Cookin' Up Romance	174
	Food Festivals	177
	Spotlight: Famous Tennessee Food Products	180
	A Night on the Town	183
	Lucky in Love	185
	Comedy Clubs	186
	Unparalleled Good Fun	188
	Do you Want To Dance?	191
	A Literary Night Out	192
	Getting There in Style	193
	Spotlight: Let's Get Married	195
	Let's Spend the Night Together	199
	One of a Kind	202
	Two of a Kind	203
	Floating Palaces	205
	Country Inns and Bed-and-Breakfasts	205
	Upscale Lodging	221
	Highlight: The Peabody Ducks	222
	Resorts for Sports	230
Appendix I	Historic Homes and Living History Villages	235
Appendix II	Heritage Trails	243
Appendix III	Further Resources	245
	Index	250