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New Orleans Museum of Art: Temple of Art for Rich and Poor

Visiting the New Orleans Museum of Art is a treat for the senses, inside and out. The Beaux Arts building housing the Gulf South’s premier art museum, is in City Park, one of the city’s most breathtakingly beautiful parks. In ...

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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

In a city surrounded by water, New Orleans’ Audubon Aquarium of the Americas offers a broad and often whimsical display of more than 10,000 creatures that live in or near bodies of water.

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National World War II Museum hosts 'Greatest Generation'

National World War II Museum brings light to the experiences of "The Greatest Generation."

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Audubon Zoo: They all asked for you

Nestled near an elbow of the Mississippi River in the old Garden District, on the site of of an 18th century sugar plantation is the Aududon Zoo, which has delighted natives and outsiders for generations with such unusual an ...

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Stax Museum of American Soul Music: Get some soul!

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music, located where the former Stax Records building once stood, pays tribute to all of the artists who recorded there with a rare collection of more than 2,000 interactive exhibits, films, a ...

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National Civil Rights Museum: Chronicling the Civil Rights Movem

The National Civil Rights Museum documents the Civil Rights Movement while providing present-day context. The museum provides guests with interactive exhibitions and tours.

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Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum: Memphis’ complete musical history

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum offers a comprehensive look at the Memphis music scene. A digital audio tour guide gives visitors a look inside seven galleries, ample songs and musical memorabilia.

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The Memphis Zoo: Connecting people with wildlife

The Memphis Zoo is the most-visited Memphis attraction and features exhibits of animals from across the world.

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National Naval Aviation Museum: the magic of flight

Restored aircrafts, Naval history, interesting artifacts, flight simulators and IMAX movies. Watch the Blue Angels fly the skies at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola.

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U.S. Air and Space Museum: Rocket into fun

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home to space camp and the Aviation Challenge, features informative exhibitions and real-life simulations.

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Callaway Gardens: beauty in abundance

Like an oasis not far from the Atlanta metropolis, Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain is an absolute getaway that is not very far away.

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Atlanta Skydiving Center: jump into exhilaration !

If the thought of jumping out of a plane and free falling through the air sends chills up your spine in a good way, then the Atlanta Skydiving Center can probably help turn your dream into a reality.

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The Lotz House: The Battle of Franklin unfolds

The Lotz House, a historic museum in downtown Franklin, tells the story of the Battle of Franklin, a pivotal battle in the Civil War.

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Franklin on Foot: Step in for a guided tour of this historic tow

Explore historic Franklin, Tenn., a town rich with history. Franklin on Foot provides a variety of guided tours that showcase Southern culture -- and an assortment of haunting memories.

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Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre: mysteries, musicals and more

Southern cooking meets onstage productions at Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, a long-time venue in Nashville where hundreds visit each year.

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Warner Parks: a natural, refreshing surprise

Edward and Percy Warner Parks, known collectively as Warner Parks, are the largest municipally administered parks in Tennessee. Together, the parks stretch 2,684 acres of green forests, dirt trails and ample wildlife for Nash ...

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Gordon Jewish Community Center: swimming, sports, classes and mo

From sports to educational, cultural and social activities, the Gordon Jewish Community Center has something for people of all faiths — or none.

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Cheekwood Botanical Garden: In full bloom all year long

Whether it’s toasty outside during the summer months or during the blustery winter days, there’s one place in Nashville in which nature is thriving. Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art is the premier location for ...

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Radnor Lake State Natural Area: tranquil trails

Peaceful and serene are words commonly used to describe the setting at Radnor Lake State Natural Area. Tennessee's first natural area and protected eco-system offers hiking, cycling and wildlife watching in a 1,200-acre pocke ...

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Belle Meade Plantation: A peak at 1800s American culture

Belle Meade Plantation, located six miles west of Nashville, gives visitors a glimpse into the past of war, slaves and horse breeding.

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Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum: Reach for the stars

At Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum it's your mission to explore the universe. So go ahead, reach for the stars, hang out with dinosaurs, play with a rainbow or find a gem. You can do it all without ever leaving Georgi ...

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Booth Western Art Museum: go West without ever leaving the South

Tales of cowboys and Indians, the Pony Express, gunfights and the rugged western landscape have captivated the imaginations of generations of Americans. But at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, the tale of how the ...

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Kennesaw Mountain: battlefield now a place of peace, beauty

Once the site of an intense Civil War campaign, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park just outside of Atlanta now tends to host picnickers, hikers and cyclists.

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Tennessee Agricultural Museum: a visit to the pioneering past

The Tennessee Agricultural Museum houses artifacts from the state's pioneering days, including farm tools, a wood-working collection, textiles and large items such as a McCormick reaper and Jumbo steam engine.

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The Bluebird Café: Nashville’s premier listening room

The Bluebird Café, a popular destination that draws music lovers in droves, features music from potential hitmakers in the industry.

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Rock City Gardens: a rockin’ good time

Rock City Gardens is located just six miles from downtown Chattanooga on Lookout Mountain. Rock City is an enchanting, 4,100-foot walking trail showcasing towering rock formations, caves and lush gardens. Nearly half a millio ...

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Six Flags Over Georgia: Thrills in Atlanta's back yard

Six Flags Over Georgia offers everything a family would want in a theme park: 10 gravity-defying coasters, more than 40 other rides from mild to wild, cartoon characters, entertainment and cotton candy.

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NEW ORLEANS: Voodoo Experience: Conjuring up Three Days of Music

The Voodoo Festival has become a Halloween weekend musical ritual in New Orleans. More than 150 acts will be featured this year, including Eminem, Kiss, Lenny Kravitz, Jane's Addiction and Widespread Panic.

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Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival soars through Labor Day Weeken

As summer soars away over Labor Day weekend, so do the colorful balloons at Callaway Gardens 11th Annual Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival – where the sky is literally the limit.

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Ellie’s Run for Africa benefits Africans in need

Now in its fifth year, Ellie’s Run for Africa is a 5K race and family fun day that benefits the ministries and partnerships of Brentwood-based African Leadership, a non-profit organization that funds relief and development pr ...

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Iroquois Steeplechase gallops in another year

The Iroquois Steeplechase is an anticipated yearly event for Nashville’s horse racing enthusiasts and those just looking to mingle at the race track. The event features not only horse racing but socializing, pre-race events a ...

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Atlanta Steeplechase: Georgia’s best lawn party

Horse racing is a sport for royalty, but you don't have to be a king or a queen to enjoy the world famous Atlanta Steeplechase - it’s a sure bet for fun.

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Georgia Renaissance Fest: Eat, drink and be merry

Hear ye, hear ye. All lords and lassies wishing to partake of royal jousting, roasted meats, a few saucy wenches, amusing actors and fetching crafts should direct your wagons south of Atlanta’s airport to the 24th Annual Ge ...

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Center offers summer camp for adults, teens

The Gordon Jewish Community Center will be offering a four-month camp for persons 15 years old and older. The camp will offer various classes in cooking, dancing and other activities.

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Cheekwood Botanical offers free tours

Free guided garden and museum of art tours at Cheekwood allow visitors to learn about their favorite flowers, plants and art pieces at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art.

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Highballs/Hydrangeas brings swank to Cheekwood

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art reveals its contemporary side April 17 with a chic cocktail hour featuring live music, art and an evening of mingling.

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Cheekwood camps foster arts smarts

The summer camps at Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art let campers have fun while learning a thing or two about art.

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Cheekwood to open two new art exhibits

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art announced that two more art exhibits will be added to the list of exhibitions already found at Cheekwood. Visitors to the grounds will experience America through imagery and art in ...

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Highballs and Hydrangeas event: The last of the season

Highballs and Hydrangeas is a function that is sure to be filled with chic frivolity and tasty cocktails and aims to expose Nashville’s young and hip to the contemporary side of Cheekwood. The event will be held August 14.

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Scarecrows exhibition at Cheekwood: A scary good time

The much anticipated third annual exhibition, Scarecrows, runs through Nov. 1. This year is the largest the exhibition has ever been with 65 scarecrows scattered along the winding paths at Cheekwood.

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Temple Arts Festival shares eclectic collections

Now in its fifth year, the Temple Arts Festival features the work of more than 50 hand-picked artists exhibiting their photography, sculptures and jewelry.

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Film Festival has Nashville reeling

The 2009 Nashville Film Festival will run April 16-23 at Regal Green Hills Stadium 16 in the Green Hills area of Nashville. The weeklong event showcases a variety of independent, international films from all genres.

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Whitland Neighborhood Home Tour and Art Show: A tour for a caus

The Whitland Neighborhood Home Tour and Art Show is a much anticipated event that will feature tours of homes south of West End Avenue and feature displayed art from local artists. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on ...

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New Orleans: Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse: a grand dining experie

They grill chops, sear strips, oven-roast prime rib and broil filets with loving care at Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, in the edge of the French Quarter. This is a grand dining experience, done by a family that has been in the ...

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New Orleans Bourbon House: whiskey and seafood in the French Qua

Enjoy the complete New Orleans culinary experience at the Bourbon House by slurping down a few fresh oysters, sipping a signature fine bourbon and digging into some perfectly cooked seafood in a dining room overlooking the ta ...

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NEW ORLEANS: Palace Cafe is fit for a king

You’ll eat like a Mardi Gras King at the Palace Café, operated by New Orleans culinary aristocracy on the edge of the French Quarter.

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Loveless Café: charming atmosphere with down-home Southern cooki

The Loveless Café, popular for biscuits and fried chicken, draws hundreds each week for its Southern-style cooking.

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Minami Japanese Restaurant: teriyaki, sushi, noodles and tempura

At Minami Japanese Restaurant in Brentwood, the atmosphere is relaxing and serene. You can come to watch sports or you can huddle into a more private booth for a date. Either way, you'll have Japanese food in your belly.

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Back to Cuba Café: Little Havana taste with little travel

Finding Cuban food is a rarity in these parts thus making the Back to Cuba Café such a treasure when one stumbles upon the café for lunch or dinner. Serving hearty portions and some classic Cuban favorites, the café is one th ...

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Clarkdale Elementary set to rebuild

Parents of young students will be happy to learn that the Cobb County Board of Education has given Clarkdale Elementary the go-ahead to rebuild at a new site.

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