Unique Summer Destinations

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20 May 2008 10:02 AM

Forget about the annual trip to the beach and ditch the traditional getaway to the amusement park, if you are looking for a real thrill this summer pack up the family and head to Nashville, Tennessee to explore the Bell Witch Cave.

Movie fans might be familiar with the notorious site that has been the subject of ghost stories for two centuries. The cave is tied to the legend of John Bell, a local farmer, who died in 1820 - three years after the family reported a spirit named Kate was terrorizing them. The legend has been the subject of numerous books and at least two movies - the most recent was released in 2005, entitled "Bell Witch: The Movie."

The cave was just added to the National Register of Historic Places and summer is one of the best times to visit. You can sign up to take a tour of the legendary site by clicking here.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of thrills and chills, heck I don't even like touring local haunted houses. If you are like me then you might consider taking a tour of the following, far tamer tourist attraction in Plains, Georgia.

After nearly three years of planning and building the Billy Carter Service Station Museum has finally opened in the small southern town.

The museum is a replica of the actual service station where Billy entertained both locals and the world media during and immediately after his brother's tenure as the 39th president of the United States. The structure is filled with possessions that once belonged to former President Jimmy Carter's late brother.

Some of the displays include clothing and other memorabilia reflecting Billy Carter's life and the station's history. The project is a collaborative effort between several departments within the University of Georgia, the Plains Better Hometown Association and Billy Carter's widow, Sybil.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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