Briefs: 'Pittsburgh Penguins' at Tennessee Aquarium

Consider a visit to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, the world's largest freshwater aquarium. And be sure to visit the "Pittsburgh Penguins." Aquarium spokesperson Thom Benson says that three of the Macaroni penguins in the facility came from the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

The Park Vista – A Doubletree Hotel – Gatlinburg Celebrates $11 Million Renovation with New Look and New Name

Doubletree® Hotels is proud to announce the opening of the The Park Vista – A Doubletree Hotel – Gatlinburg. Prior to becoming a Doubletree, this 300-room, circular landmark hotel which rises high above the Great Smoky Mountains and the popular leisure destination of Gatlinburg completed an $11 million renovation project. The upscale hotel now offers a stylish, full-service hotel experience with ...

Weather affecting visits to area attractions

The economy and the relentless summer heat have made it more difficult for area attractions to lure tourists this summer. This time last year, rainy weather was a concern for tourist destinations, but this year record heat has displaced precipitation.

For Sale: T. Rex, Good Condition, Woolly Mammoth, Needs Repair - Wall Street Journal

For Sale: T. Rex, Good Condition, Woolly Mammoth, Needs Repair Wall Street Journal ... Wis.; the Pencil Sharpener Museum in Carbon Hill, Ohio; and the Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Some attractions have survived by ... and more »

Resort Maps and TripAdvisor become travel companions - PRLog.Org (press release)

Resort Maps and TripAdvisor become travel companions PRLog.Org (press release) Resort Maps are colorful, hand-drawn maps of towns and cities that feature local attractions and things to do, restaurants, accommodations, retail shops, ...