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Things to do in TN, Sightseeing and TN Tourism
TN Tourism - Planning a TN Vacation
Below is a list of TN tourist attractions, activities, events, hotels, restaurants and visitor information entries to help you plan a TN Vacation! Find detailed information on the TN tourism entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific TN travel category on the left hand menu.
Explore All Of Tennessee's Regions
You can find Tennessee tourist attractions and activities in all of Tennessee's regions: Chattanooga, Clarksville, Gatlinburg, Jackson, Knoxville, Memphis, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Other.
Fun Things to do during your TN Vacation - Top TN Tourist Attractions and Activities
Some of the most popular TN tourist attractions that list on our site include Sheriff Buford Pusser Home & Museum , National Bird Dog Museum & Field Trial Hall of Fame and Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Fun activities in TN include Birdsong Resort Full Service Marina, Cherokee Rafting on the Ocoee River since 1978 and Hillbilly Junction.
Create an online TN vacation itinerary
You can use WeGoPlaces.com to plan your TN vacation itinerary! To begin, select from our list of TN tourist attractions, activities, accommodations, events, restaurants or TN vacation & visitor information entries. Click the "Add" button to add individual entries to your online TN vacation itinerary.
Featured Tennessee Tourist Attractions and Activities
Please visit our Tennessee featured listings - Ultimate Fighting Championship at FedEx Forum, Trans-Siberian Orchestra at FedEx Forum, Ron White at Tivoli Theatre and Monster Jam at FedEx Forum.
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Cherokee Rafting on the Ocoee River since 1978
The Ultimate Whitewater Adventure -Family Owned and Operated
Category: Ocoee Rafting in Tennessee
Description of this Tennessee Activity: Cherokee Rafting invites you to come Challenge some of the
Nations Most Exciting Whitewater down the Class IV Ocoee River.
This 5 mile trip through the Cherokee National Forest is sure to provide
Intense Whitewater!
Panoramic Scenery!
Non-stop Adventure!
And FUN!!
It is one we guarantee you will never forget!!
Just bring your bathing suit, towel, shoes (not flip-flops), and a dry change of clothes, and we will take care of the rest from our
*Experienced guides
*Necessary equipment
*Outpost store for souvenirs
Pictures of your trip will also be available for you to purchase back at the outpost
Convenience on the spot!!
At our site we provide showers, changing facilities, volleyball court, and an enclosed picnic area.
Full and Half day trips available
$25.00 trips on Sundays and Mondays all Season Long
Group Rates and Specials Available!
Great for Families, Friends and Groups.
*must be at least 12 years of age.
Visit our Website at www.CherokeeRafting.com or
Call Now 1-800-451-7238 or 423-338-5124
to book your Summer Adventure
* Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended to get the best trip time for your family or group.
Cherokee Rafting is a family owned and operated company and has been know for its extraordinary customer service since 1978. We are one of the first and most reputable companies on the Ocoee River and guarantee to provide every customer with the desire to return year after year. Our professional guides are well trained and take pride in providing you with the best trip possible. They will instruct you before, during, and after your Whitewater Adventure helping to make your trip fun, safe and memorable.
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Quest Expeditions on the Ocoee River
Whitewater rafting trips on the Ocoee River & cabin rentals
Category: Ocoee Rafting in Tennessee
Description of this Tennessee Activity: Quest Expeditions has been offering premium whitewater rafting trips and exceeding expectations since 1983. Experience the thrill of whitewater rafting with friends and family creating memories for a lifetime!
Our Middle Ocoee Trip is 5 miles of the most continuous class III/IV whitewater in the U.S.; it runs through the beautiful Cherokee National Forest where you will experience the thrill of over 17 major rapids. Plan 4 hours from check-in to departure with approx. 2 hours on the river. This section runs everyday except Tuesdays & Wednesdays in June, July & August; weekends in the April, May, Sept & Oct.
The Upper Ocoee Trip is 5 miles of class III/IV whitewater and runs through the 1996 Olympic whitewater competition course. This section offers great scenery and of course big whitewater! Plan 4.5 hours from check-in to departure with approx. 1 hour 45 minutes on the river. This section is available on select Saturdays in July and August.
Our premium trip is the Full River Trip which combines both the Upper & Middle sections of the Ocoee for a world-class whitewater adventure. You will be treated to a fantastic riverside lunch served next to Humongous, one of the largest rapids on the river. Lunch includes 4 deli meats, cheeses & breads with all the trimmings to create your own sandwiches, along with peel-n-eat shrimp, fresh fruit, pasta salad, chips, cookies & drinks. A snack and bottled water are available after your trip. Plan 7 hours with us from check-in to departure with approx. 5 hours on the river. This trip is available on Saturdays & Sundays in June, July and August; select Saturdays & Sundays in May & Sept.
No experience is necessary for our Ocoee rafting adventures as a trained guide accompanies each raft. Minimum age to participate is 12 years of age.
Quest Expeditions also offers secluded mountain cabin rentals with all the amenities of home, kayak instruction, adventure travel trips to Mexico, outfitter store, trip photos, catering and group camping.
Please feel free to contact our reservation specialists at 1-800-277-4537 for help booking your Ocoee River adventure and for expert area information. You can also book online anytime at www.questexpeditions.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Wildwater Ltd Rafting on the Ocoee River
Since 1971, a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on the Ocoee
Category: Ducktown Rafting in Tennessee
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Description of this Tennessee Activity: Since 1971, Wildwater Ltd Rafting has a 100% Quality Assurance Guarantee. With Rafting Centers on four Southeast US rivers (Chattooga River GA/SC, Nantahala River NC, Ocoee River TN and Pigeon River TN), Wildwater has the longest season in the country (March through mid-November). At the Ocoee Rafting Center, Wildwater offers full and half day rafting trips and a deck restaurant. Choose between the Ocoee Upper with a short stretch with the 1996 Olympic Course, the traditional Middle Ocoee with its five miles of continuous waves and rapids, or sample both on a day-long combo trip. We provide exceptional service, modern facilities, top quality equipment and well-trained staff, with a variety of price ranges and skill levels, suitable for families, groups and thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies. Additional price discounts are available in the spring and fall. Go to www.wildwaterrafting.com or contact reservations directly at 800-451-9972 for more information.
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Wildwater Ltd Rafting on the Pigeon River
Since 1971, a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on the Pigeon
Category: Hartford Rafting in Tennessee
Description of this Tennessee Activity: Since 1971, Wildwater Ltd Rafting has a 100% Quality Assurance Guarantee. With Rafting Centers on four Southeast US rivers (Chattooga River GA/SC, Nantahala River NC, Ocoee River TN and Pigeon River TN), WIldwater has the longest season in the country (March through mid-November). On the Pigeon, Wildwater offers half day rafting trips, fun-yak rentals, and a 40 ft climbing wall with auto-belay at our Pigeon River Rafting Center. We provide exceptional service, modern facilities, top quality equipment and well-trained staff, with a variety of price ranges and skill levels, suitable for families, groups and thrill-seeking adrenaline junkies. Additional price discounts are available in the spring and fall. Go to www.wildwaterrafting.com or contact reservations directly at 800-451-9972 for more information.
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
Category: State of Tennessee National Park in Tennessee
Description of this Tennessee Attraction: The Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 2,174-mile footpath along the ridgecrests and across the major valleys of the Appalachian Mountains from Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in northern Georgia. The trail traverses Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia. The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is used by day, weekend and other short-term hikers, section-hikers and thru-hikers. Thru-hikers hike the entire length of the Trail in one season.
The A.T. began as a vision of forester Benton MacKaye and was developed by volunteers and opened as a continuous trail in 1937. It was designated as the first National Scenic Trail by the National Trails System Act of 1968. The Trail is currently protected along more than 99 percent of its course by federal or state ownership of the land or by rights-of-way. Annually, more than 4,000 volunteers contribute more than 185,000 hours of effort on th
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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
Category: Oneida National Park in Tennessee
Description of this Tennessee Attraction: The free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries pass through 90 miles of scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide range of natural and historic features. The area offers a broad range of recreational opportunities including camping, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with its experience in managing river basins, was charged with land acquisition, planning and development of facilities. Now completed, these lands and facilities are operated and maintained by the National Park Service for the benefit and use of the public.
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Pigeon River Area Resource Page
Comprehensive Pigeon River Area Resource Page
Category: Hartford Nature in Tennessee
Description of this Tennessee Attraction: Dedicated to information regarding the River Area. All topics relevant to the visitor and local are represented: Whitewater, Weather, Water levels, Maps, Directions, National Forests, National Parks, State Parks, County Parks, Conservation, Hiking, Camping, Back-packing, Horseback Riding, Mtn. Biking, Fishing, Waterfalls, Lodging, Dining, History, Activities and Attractions, and Chambers of Commerce.
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Shiloh National Military Park
National Park
Category: Shiloh National Park in Tennessee
Description of this Tennessee Attraction: Shiloh National Military Park was established in 1894 to preserve the scene of the first major battle in the Western theater of the Civil War. The two-day battle, April 6 and 7, 1862, involved about 65,000 Union and 44,000 Confederate troops. This battle resulted in nearly 24,000 killed, wounded, and missing. It proved to be a decisive victory for the federal forces when they advanced on and seized control of the Confederate railway system at Corinth, Mississippi. The battlefield contains about 4,000 acres and has within its boundaries the Shiloh National Cemetery along with the well preserved prehistoric Indian mounds that are listed as a historic landmark. The park is located in Hardin County, on the west bank of the Tennessee River, and about nine miles south of Savannah, Tennessee.
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Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Farm and Tour
Freshwater Pearl Culturing Operation Tour
Category: Camden Tour in Tennessee
Description of this Tennessee Attraction: Continental North America's ONLY freshwater pearl culturing operation located in the central part of KY Lake on the scenic Tennessee River's beautiful Birdsong Creek embayment at Birdsong Resort, Marina and Campground. Full tour includes orientation of culturing process, pearl history, meeting a local diver with his catch of the day, a brief biology lesson about how the mussel fits into the local aquaculture, meet the farm manager, overlook as he harvests mussels from the farm, and "shucks" a mussel to reveal the end product - the official gemstone for the State of Tennessee (enacted 1979) - the freshwater pearl. Enjoy a full catered luncheon in the lakeview pavilion of barbecue ribs, grilled chicken, pulled pork barbecue and all the fixings. Shop in our freshwater pearl jewlery showroom with a wide variety of items beginning at $15.00. Full 3-5 hour or 2-hour mini tours require advance reservations and groups of 15 persons or more. Singles may add to exisiting bookings. Tour packages for school age children now available. Walk-in tourists may visit the museum and enjoy the video presentation Monday - Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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10th Annual Sweetwater Luau Square/Round/Line Dance Weekend, Jan 22, 2010 to Jan 24, 2010
Square/Round/Line Dance Weekend
Category: Sweetwater Recreation event in Tennessee
Description of this Tennessee Event: Three day dance festival for all square, round and line dancers providing over 17 hours of dancing with a staff of ten callers, cuers and line dance leaders. Casual attire (Hawaiian preferred). Workshops, hula lessons, games, door prizes, after parties and much more. Only $35 per person for the whole weekend, including Saturday lunch. Individual session prices and custom package pricing available. Special rates are offered by the Magnuson Hotel (which includes daily continental breakfast) for those wishing accomodations for the festival. The Sunday morning all singing calls, rounds and line dance will be free to any dancer wishing to attend, whether or not they attended the rest of the weekend (donations will be accepted). Sweetwater Luau branded merchandise available for sale via our website. Join us on Facebook and become a fan!
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