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The 10,000 acre campus of “The University of the South,” one of the nation's top-ranked liberal arts colleges and a seminary of the Episcopal Church can be found in Sewanee. Annual events include: the Tennessee Williams Writers Conference, performing arts live theatre, classical and chamber music performances and guest lecture series. This University Town offers golf, tennis, arts, music, theatre, medical facilities and more in a small town with a small town atmosphere.
Monteagle has been the gateway to the communities of the Southern Cumberland Plateau since the late 1700s. Here you can enjoy luxurious bed and breakfasts and country inns, cool mountain breezes and stunning mountain views. Dine at the High Point Restaurant said to be frequented by Al Capone, added to the National Historic Register in 1997. South Cumberland State Park, a major 16,000 acre recreational area, has miles and miles of hiking trails, waterfalls and mountain streams for fishing, guided nature tours, swimming, golf and tennis. Spelunking (cave exploring) abounds in the numerous limestone cave formations. You can also tour a winery that produces some of the world’s best known grape varieties and see the wine making process first hand.
Chattanooga received national recognition for the renaissance of its beautiful downtown and redevelopment of its riverfront. The list of things to do in Tennessee’s 4th largest city is extensive.
 Chattanooga Riverfront
5 miles of constructed river walk begins downtown and meanders through the historic art district and several parks. Experience the feel of the city and take time to enjoy the downtown sights, shops and restaurants, all within walking distance.
- Southern Belle Riverboat
Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of river life aboard Chattanooga's own Southern Belle with sightseeing lunches and dinner cruises
- Tennessee Aquarium
Journey from the mountains to the sea through the natural habitats of thousands of creatures that swim, fly and crawl. Discover octopus, jellyfish and 8-foot sharks in the Ocean Journey.
 Chattanooga Museums
Discovery Museum
Hunter Museum of Art
African American Museum
- Civil War Battlefields
The Battle for Chattanooga
Chickamauga Battlefield
Lookout Mountain Battlefield
- Tennessee Valley Railroad
Daily one-hour rides on restored vintage trains
 Chattanooga Choo Choo
Experience train cars you can sleep in, an array of restaurants and shopping, beautiful swimming pools, versatile meeting and banquet rooms, an authentic New Orleans trolley, beautifully landscaped gardens and a fascination with restoring the history of a bygone era.
- University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Excellent facilities, beauty, architecture and genuinely nice people
- Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Explore the Southeast's highest rated (and most geologically active) cave noted for its incredible array of diverse, natural formations.
- Lookout Mountain
Enjoy scenic views from atop Lookout Mountain Tower and ride the thrilling Lookout Mountain Incline Railway, the world’s steepest passenger railway
- Rock City Gardens
A true marvel of nature featuring massive ancient rock formations, gardens with over 400 native plant species and breathtaking panoramic views of seven states
 Ruby Falls
A massive 145-foot waterfall thundering almost 300 gallons of water per minute located on Lookout Mountain. Delight in viewing intriguing formations and having the opportunity to walk behind the sparkling waterfall.
- Annual Events of Interest
Riverbend Festival
The Bessie Smith Strut
The Fall Color Cruise
The Southern Writers Conference
- Sports
Chattanooga is home to the NCAA Division I-AA national football championships and hosts the national softball championships every year as well
- Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
One of America's top family amusement parks with two roller coasters and over 35 rides and attractions, located only minutes from Chattanooga on the TN/GA line
- Erlanger Hospital
One of the states largest teaching hospitals
With its scenic beauty, moderate climate, proximity to a host of attractions and sites, and proximity to major Interstate highways, Chattanooga is a city that should be on every traveler's itinerary.
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