B .   C A R R O L L   R E E C E   M U S E U M :
This unique museum features exhibitions highlighting native hardwoods, guided tours, workshops, classes, lectures, films and artist receptions.

B A R T E R   T H E A T R E :
133 W. Main Street • Abingdon, VA • 540-628-3991
One of the oldest regional theatres in the United States with an international reputation.

H I G H L A N D   T H E A T R I C A L   C O M P A N Y
215 E. Main Street • Johnson City, TN • 423-434-9994
The theatre offers professional quality plays, as well as the finest dining banquet experience in the region. Relax after your meal and enjoy the show.

J O H N S O N   C I T Y   C O M M U N I T Y    T H E A T R E :
600 E. Maple Street • Johnson City, TN • 423-926-2542

J O H N S O N   C I T Y    S Y M P H O N Y:
Seeger Hall, Milligan College & Freedom Hall
423-926-8742
A full orchestra of 60 musicians performing five subscription concerts, three outdoor concerts, and children’s concerts.

M U S E U M   O F   A N C I E N T   B R I C K  :
3211 N. Roan Street • Johnson City, TN • 423-282-4661
Lose yourself in 10,000 years of history at the Museum of Ancient Brick at the General Shale corporate office, which is called the "Round House" due to its 16 sides. Many of the bricks date back to the pre-biblical and biblical times. 

M U S E U M   O F   M O U N T A I N   H O M E :
Veterans Administration • Johnson City, TN • 423-926-1171
The museum tells the story of the history of medicine in South Central Appalachia, including Native American medicine, health care on the frontier, Civil War medicine, and the establishment and development of the Veteans Affairs Medical Center.

P A R A M O U N T   C E N T E R   F O R   T H E   A R T S:
518 State Street • Bristol, TN • 423-968-7456
The Paramount provides a broad spectrum of entertainment in a magnificent setting. Restored to its original splendor, the 1931 movie palace is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

G R E A T   S M O K Y   M O U N T A I N S   H E R I T A G E   C E N T E R :

The mission of the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center is to preserve, protect and promote the unique history and rich culture of the residents and Native Americans who inhabited the East Tennessee mountain communities that were incorporated into the Great Smoky Mountains Nation Park and its surroundings. The Heritage Center is located on a five acre site along state highway 73 in Townsend and  provides a wealth of artifacts & history along with plays and music throughout the year.  www.gsmheritagecenter.org

P I G E O N   F O R G E :
Pigeon Forge is located within a forty-five minute drive, just fifteen miles from Townsend via Wears Valley Road.  In addition to a variety of restaurants and retail shops, Pigeon Forge has fantastic outlet shopping (Tanger Outlet is our favorite) and is also the home of Dollywood Theme Park.

 

D O L L Y W O O D   T H E M E   P A R K :

A unique Smoky Mountain adventure offering fun for the whole family including amusement parkrides, centuries old crafts, music, entertainment and five of the South’s largest festivals. 865.428.9488  www.dollywood.com  

G A T L I N B U R G :

This mountain community is located within a one-hour drive from the hotel and is home to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, numerous museums, candy shops, retail outlets, wedding chapels and restaurants. 

K N O X V I L L E :

Downtown Knoxville is located within a thirty minute drive from Maryville  and offers numerous restaurants including the Old City Historic District and Market Square offering unique shops and restaurants.  Historic Gay Street, offers the beautifully restored Tennessee Theater, the Bijou Theater & Bistro, the new Mast General Store and a new Regal Cinemas movie complex scheduled to open in summer, 2007.  Along the river, enjoy the Three Rivers Rambler train ride, trips along the Star of Knoxville Riverboat, the Vol Navy and riverfront dining.  The Knoxville Visitors Center located on the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill Avenue offers live music daily during lunch.  For more information on the Knoxville area visit www.knoxville.org

U N I V E R S I T Y   O F   T E N N E S S E E :

Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, UT is amon the natin’s 40 top public universities and is the site of Neyland Stadium (UT Football), home of the Volunteers, Thompson Boling Arena and nuerous educational and athletic facilities.  UT is within a twenty minute drive of American Classic Suites.