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Sports, Leisure and Adventure Travel in the Southeast

From active outdoor sports such as golf, tennis, winter sports, boating, fishing, surfing and other water sports to spectator sports including horse racing, NASCAR, college and professional sports, the mild climate, diverse geography and availability of facilities offers travelers and visitors to the Southeastern United States a tremendous range of leisure, adventure and sporting options.

A Tree House Getaway on the Edisto River

This relaxing river trip includes an overnight in a rustic treehouse for a relaxing family, group or romantic getaway.

Atlanta - Professional Sports Teams

Find information about attending one of Atlanta's popular sports events during your next visit.

Cape Hatteras Water Sports - Fishing - Boating - Windsurfing

Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the North Carolina Outer Banks is popular for swimming, fishing, exploring nature, camping, boating, windsurfing, hunting and more.

College Football - Bowl Games in the Southeast

College bowl games take place in many of the cities of the Southeast during late December and early January.

East Coast Surfing Championships - Virginia Beach

The East Coast Surfing Championships, held annually at Virginia Beach, is North America's oldest running surfing competition and the second oldest continuously-run surfing competition in the world.

The Kentucky Derby - The Kentucky Oaks - The Kentucky Derby Festival

Find out about the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby Festival including event highlights and ticket information.

Marathons in the Southeast U.S.

Find out about some of the most popular and unique marathons held each year in the Southeast US.

The Marine Corps Marathon

The Marine Corps Marathon offers a weekend of fun around this annual race through a beautiful course, which has appropriately earned the nickname The Marathon of the Monuments.

Ski Resorts in the Southeastern United States

Skiing and more recently snowboarding and snow tubing have become increasingly popular since the 1960's in the Southeastern United States. Find out where to enjoy these popular winter sports and activities in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee

Stone Mountain Park - Outdoor Fun and Recreation

Stone Mountain Park in Georgia offers several outdoor attractions and facilities for golf, tennis, hiking, boating and more.

Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T

Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T is North America's premier professional cycling event and rolling festival.

Travel Tips - Boating, Camping and Hiking

These short videos offer useful tips for safety and enjoyment of outdoor activities including camping tips, hiking tips, boating tips and more.
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