Explore the Rivers of Chattanooga, TN
The Chattanooga area offers travelers a bounty of gorgeous outdoor scenery to explore while on vacation, and at the forefront of the area’s beauty is its collection of waterways. From the Tennessee River to the Ocoee, there’s a wide variety of ways to experience the outdoors whether it be through leisurely enjoyment or thrilling adventure. Below, travelers will find a variety of different options for enjoying the waterways of Chattanooga.
Chattanooga Riverboat Lunch Sightseeing Cruise
With the Chattanooga Riverboat Lunch Sightseeing Cruise you’ll float the Tennessee River as you enjoy a deluxe deli buffet and an afternoon of sightseeing along the banks. The deluxe deli buffet features baked beans, cole slaw, potato chips, moon pies and, of course, a wide selection of fresh deli meats. Whether you’re looking to save time by dining and sightseeing at once or would simply like a peaceful, unique dining experience while visiting Chattanooga, the Chattanooga Riverboat Lunch Sightseeing Cruise can deliver.
Chattanooga Riverboat Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
The Chattanooga Riverboat Dinner Sightseeing Cruise is a constantly changing experience that offers travelers a variety of cruise options while vacationing in Chattanooga. Nearly every night the Chattanooga Riverboat changes its theme for a choice of five cruise options throughout the week. Each cruise offers a filling dinner with the Dixieland Cruise featuring the sounds of the Riverboat Ramblers, the Family Night Cruise featuring the Riverboat Ramblers as well as magicians and other performers, Gospel Music Cruise featuring a variety of gospel performers, Summer Monday’s Cruise complete with Papa John’s Pizza for dinner and the Classic Country Nashville Cruise bringing country sounds and themes to the river. To learn more about each individual cruise and find schedules, visit the link below.
Those looking for a more active view of Chattanooga will find Ocoee River Rafting to be a definite jump in terms of intensity. Along this journey you’ll raft the Ocoee River with a guide as you navigate through rapids ranging from level three all the way up to level five. Even if you’ve never had any prior experience with rafting or outdoor adventure in general, you’ll find everything you need – from CPR certified guide to the necessary equipment – to ensure you have a safe, memorable experience while in Chattanooga.
Explore Our Nation’s History During Your Next Visit to Washington DC
Despite the fast pace and modern setting of Washington DC, travelers are still guaranteed to find the area steeped in history and tradition for a vacation experience that can offer a first-hand look at where our country has been. Even in the outlying areas of DC travelers can find interesting, immersive experiences that are sure to make your trip a memorable one. Below, you’ll find just a handful of interesting options that will transport your family back into the beginnings of our great nation.
Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Tour
With the Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Tour you’ll travel through the nostalgic setting of Old Town Alexandria and be led on a tour of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. You’ll travel past the charming town of Alexandria, and even get a glimpse at the Pentagon, before arriving at Mount Vernon. Once at the historic estate you’ll be led through the central mansion, outbuildings and gardens for a unique look into the life of one of our nation’s most esteemed presidents.
Just a few hours from Washington DC travelers will find a setting that completely resembles 18th century America. Colonial Williamsburg features over 500 restored historical shops and homes for visitors to explore throughout the day. Of course, offering more than mere sightseeing, Colonial Williamsburg also features a wide variety of activities and reenactors to ensure you’re met with a full experience when visiting.
The Battle at Gettysburg is one of the most infamous battles fought on American soil, and can be explored in detail while visiting Washington DC. This day trip offers travelers the chance to visit the town of Gettysburg and the Gettysburg Battlefield, as well as lesser known sights including Cemetery Ridge and the home of George Washington Shriver.
Grand Ole Opry Schedule of Performers For June 13 & 14, 2008
June 11, 2008 by admin
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Please Note: The Grand Ole Opry does not release final lineups until the Wednesday prior to each performance. This list will be updated weekly as new performers are confirmed and added to the lineup.
Friday, June 13 - Order Tickets
Jeannie Seely
The Whites
Jimmy Dickens
Little General Cloggers
Mountain Heart
Jean Shepard
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press
Jimmy C. Newman
Connie Smith
Kathy Mattea
Saturday, June 14 - Order Tickets
6:30 performance
Jimmy Dickens
Jimmy C. Newman
3 Fox Drive
Jean Shepard
Rebecca Lynn Howard
George Hamilton IV
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Jeannie Seely
Jan Howard
Opry Square Dancers
Marty Stuart
Jack Greene
Jermaine Jackson
9:30 performance
Jimmy Dickens
Jean Shepard
Rebecca Lynn Howard
George Hamilton IV
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Jeannie Seely
Jack Greene
Opry Square Dancers
Marty Stuart
3 Fox Drive
Jermaine Jackson
Celebrate Independence Day With Harborfest in Boston, MA
This Fourth of July celebrate America’s Independence on a truly large scale with the annual Boston Harborfest! Throughout the country, Independence Day offers a special time for celebration and reflection, and this couldn’t be any truer than in the historic setting of Boston. Running from July 1 through July 6, the Boston Harborfest will be in full swing, offering a variety of entertainment options and activities to help celebrate America and our freedom. Popular returning events will inhttclude Chowderfest and Children’s Day, as well as numerous live concerts throughout the celebration. In total, over 200 daily events will take place as the entire city of Boston comes alive with Boston Harborfest.
While visiting Boston for Boston Harborfest, you can also experience the city itself through the Boston Total Experience Tour. Over 370 years of history will be on display as you explore both the old and new sights of the city, as well as neighboring Cambridge, Lexington and Concord. From following the path of Paul Revere and visiting the home of Waldo Emerson to witnessing the skyline of the modern metropolis, you’ll see it all with the Boston Total Experience Tour.
The New England Aquarium can also offer a fun time of exploration in Boston with its New England Aquarium Whale Watch Cruise. You’ll travel aboard a high-speed catamaran along this natural journey as you explore area wildlife including whales, dolphins, birds and more. The simple sight of a massive whale cutting through the expanse of the ocean would be more than enough to make this a fascinating tour, though the experience will be enhanced further by the addition of a knowledgeable guide that will shed insight into the many majestic moments along the tour.
Outdoor Adventure Abounds in Charleston, SC
The port city of Charleston offers travelers a charming colonial feel wrapped in modernity. From its ties to the Civil War and numerous historic landmarks to the wide range of shopping options and downtown attractions, there are a wide variety of things to do and topics to explore while visiting the area. And with a variety of barrier islands just off the coast of Charleston, travelers can also find a wealth of outdoor activity when visiting the diverse southern city. Below, we’ve highlighted just a few of the many adventures awaiting your next visit to the area.
If you enjoy fresh seafood, then this is an experience you’re sure to enjoy. With the Blue Crabbing Clinic you’ll travel to crabbing hotspots along the Barrier Islands with a knowledgeable guide, and fish for your meal. Don’t worry though, all the fun is in the work! During your adventure you’ll catch, cook and clean blue crab before celebrating your efforts with a crab boil on the beach. Those that love the outdoors are sure to find this to be a great activity, and those that don’t may just be turned around during this unique outing.
Capers Island - Wildlife Exploration Cruise
With the Capers Island - Wildlife Exploration Cruise you’ll find a pristine view of the Barrier Islands and salt marsh areas that lie just off the coast of Charleston, and the animals that inhabit the area. During your journey you’re likely to uncover dolphins, osprey, pelicans, herons and other unique animal and plant life. While the city of Charleston itself is an impressive sight, it’s only half of what the area has to offer.
True outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for a complete adventure will definitely want to look into the Capers Island All-Inclusive. You’ll spend five hours touring the Barrier Islands, most notably Capers Island, as you take part in activities including crabbing, kayaking, surf fishing and more: you can even opt to just lazily lie on the beach and go for a swim if you’d like!
Summer Fun for the Family in Nashville, TN
June 6, 2008 by admin
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Nashville may be best noted for its top attractions including Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and General Jackson Showboat, but the city also offers a variety of general activities that can offer the perfect episode to any summer afternoon while visiting the area. From taking in a local ball game to challenging the entire family on the tracks of Europa, you’re sure to find there’s much more to Nashville than just country music.
The Nashville Sounds are the Milwaukee Brewers AAA team, and offers an exciting look at some of professional baseball’s rising young players. And in taking top standings in the PCL American North last year, the Sounds are sure to be loaded with a number of talented young, players. Nothing captures summer quite like the ball park, and with a visit to Greer Stadium to see the Nashville Sounds you’ll find a wholesome baseball experience.
Another great summer afternoon activity is the zoo, and Nashville’s is sure to offer an impressive experience. With a visit to the Nashville Zoo you’ll uncover a variety of popular and rare animals from around the world. Exhibits featured at the Nashville Zoo include everything from rare meerkats and macaw to ferocious spotted leopards. Enjoy the beautiful Nashville summer with a visit to the equally impressive Nashville Zoo.
Offering both go karts and miniature golf, Europa Go Karts and Golf offers an action-packed time of competition to Nashville visitors. Whether speeding down a 1,000 foot track against twelve other contenders or calculatingly working through the caves, running waters and all other sorts of obstacles throughout the two mini-golf courses featured. Whether taking on one challenge or spending a day battling your friends and family, Europa Go Karts and Golf offers nothing but fun in Nashville.
Celebrate Kidsfest at Dollywood in Gatlinburg, TN
June 6, 2008 by admin
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The always family-friendly atmosphere of Dollywood is about to become even more so with the inclusion of KidsFest this summer! From June 13 - August 3 Dollywood will feature a variety of special events and characters alongside its typical fare for a magical theme park outing that is sure to keep the family entertained. Included in this year’s festival are special attractions including Creature Adventures starring the Kratt Brothers, and the popular combo of Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber in VeggieTales Live. Along with the set shows scheduled throughout the festival, visitors will also find new friends roaming Dollywood including Miss Penny & Patches the Scarecrow and outdoorsmen Cas & his bluetick hound Walker.
Running right alongside KidsFest, Gatlinburg’s Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales Festival will also be taking place throughout the summer in downtown Gatlinburg. Set to take place from June 13 - August 31, Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales offers nightly celebrations of the sounds of Gatlinburg ranging from the 1800’s to the current landscape.
Of course, a trip to Gatlinburg isn’t complete without visiting the Great Smoky Mountains. And there’s no better way to take in an encompassing view of the Smokies than with an exciting helicopter tour. From brief flights that merely take you up for a view to immersive journeys that span over 80 miles, there are numerous ways to enjoy the Smokies from the sky during your next Gatlinburg vacation.
Relive Memphis’ Musical Legacy
The birthplace of The King of Rock, a hotbed for the foundation of soul and a city that is endlessly passionate about music are all ways one could easily describe the attitude and city of Memphis, TN. And when visiting Memphis there are a number of ways to explore the city’s musical past and the ways in which it has shaped our culture’s musical landscape. From general museums to actual historic studios, we’ve provided a few ideas to help get you started in exploring the sounds of Memphis during your next vacation to Tennessee.
With a visit to Sun Studios you’ll have the opportunity to experience the same atmosphere that legends such as Elvis, Johnny Cash and countless others have recorded in over the years. Opened in the 50’s, Sun Studios ushered in a revolutionary sound of country and blues through artists including Roy Orbison, Elvis and B.B. King. Of course, for those looking to see what Memphis is up to today will also find this tour to be an interesting time with artists including Tom Petty, U2 and Matchbox 20 having made recordings at the legendary studio in the near past.
Soul music is on display in Memphis with the Stax Museum of American Soul. Stax started off as a recording company that featured groundbreaking soul artists such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and Booker T. Today, Stax is an encompassing museum that chronicles the birth and rise of soul music. Over 2,000 exhibits are spread throughout the premises, focusing on not only Stax artists, but soul on a whole.
As part of the Smithsonian Collection, the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum is ran by one of the foremost names in the museum industry, and offers a thorough look at the many varieties of music that have originated in and became popular in Memphis, TN. Located on historic Beale Street, the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum features seven galleries of musical memorabilia and exhibits. If your interests don’t lie in one particular style of music or musician, then the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum can offer an always interesting look into the wide musical landscape of Memphis.
Travel Back in History With Colonial Williamsburg and the Virginia Shakespeare Festival
While Colonial Williamsburg is well noted for its interactive focus on history the area is upping the ante this summer from June 25 - July 6 with the inclusion of the Virginia Shakespeare Festival at College of William and Mary. And just as with Colonial Williamsburg, while we’ve all read about Shakespeare and his works in books it is an entirely different thing to take the experience in live. Whether a fan of plays and writing or simply looking for an interesting way to further explore the past while visiting Williamsburg, the Virginia Shakespeare Festival is always a unique theatrical experience.
Of course, a visit to the Williamsburg area isn’t complete with a stop by Colonial Williamsburg. From admiring 18th century architecture to interacting with interpreters dressed in period clothing, every action at Colonial Williamsburg is designed to draw the guest into the old world of America. And when coupled with the Virginia Shakespeare Festival, a visit to Colonial Williamsburg provides a wide landscape of world history and culture.
Along with Colonial Williamsburg, the Williamsburg area is also host to Jamestown and the Yorktown Victory Center. Jamestown offers an immersive look into what the first colonies in Virginia were like while the Yorktown Victory Center captures the events that helped America capture its freedom from Britain.
Grand Ole Opry Schedule of Performers For June 6 & 7, 2008
June 4, 2008 by admin
Filed under Grand Ole Opry
Please Note: The Grand Ole Opry does not release final lineups until the Wednesday prior to each performance. This list will be updated weekly as new performers are confirmed and added to the lineup.
Friday, June 6 - Order Tickets
Charley Pride
Connie Smith
Riders In The Sky
Jimmy Dickens
Jimmy C. Newman
Mark Wills
Bill Anderson
Jeannie Seely
The Four Guys
Ricky Skaggs
Jean Shepard
Jack Greene
The Whites
Saturday, June 7 - Order Tickets
3 pm performance - held at the Ryman Auditorium
Jimmy Dickens
Jimmy Wayne
Bobby Osborne & The Rocky Top X-Press
Adam Harvey
Lady Antebellum
Jimmy C. Newman
Jim Ed Brown
Emerson Drive
6:30 pm performance
Jimmy Dickens
Jim Ed Brown
Sunny Sweeney
Dwight Yoakam
Joe Nichols
Jennifer Hanson
Charley Pride
Mel Tillis
Jan Howard
Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys
Opry Square Dancers
Bill Anderson
Jean Shepard
Riders In The Sky
9:30 performance
Jimmy Dickens
The Whites
Charley Pride
Mel Tillis
Jack Greene
Jennifer Hanson
Jeannie Seely
Jean Shepard
Joe Nichols
Opry Square Dancers
Bill Anderson
Sunny Sweeney
Riders In The Sky
