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foot-stomping fun. Delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner menus are accompanied by stunning views of the city skyline and water. e Grand Old South is alive and well aboard the General Jackson! Where: Nashville, Tennessee GeneralJackson.com VIZCAYA MUSEUM AND GARDENS It's a fact that the Europeans know a thing or two about romance. Experience a little taste of this Old World charm on the shores of Biscayne Bay. Stunning Vizcaya is one of the country's most intact remaining estates from the Gilded Age, lovingly built by businessman James Deering in the early 1900s to serve as a winter home. Just minutes from downtown Miami, yet seemingly worlds away, this historic estate and the surrounding acres are yours to explore. After a peaceful promenade through the extraordinarily elaborate gardens, swing into the Vizcaya Café for some refreshing gelato. Where: Miami, Florida Vizcaya.org ROCKY TOP WINE TRAIL In the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains lies a treasure trove of delights. Follow this unique trail to discover five award-winning wineries. While away a weekend sampling from among a selection of over 70 unique vintages, stopping for lunch along the lovely byway or popping in for a free winery tour. Where: Great Smoky Mountains RockyTopWineries.com Cool Camps CHEF CAMP Where: Mattison's Forty-One, Sarasota Who: Ages 10-15 What: Budding culinary artists will earn their chef 's hat by learning basic kitchen skills, picking fresh ingredients from the garden, practicing weights and measures, and preparing delicious desserts. When: June 26-30; July 10-14; July 24-28 Visit Mattisons.com/chef-camp for more information. LET'S GO CAMPING Where: Turtle Beach Park, Sarasota Who: Ages 7-11 What: Kiddos will become one with nature while kayaking, hiking and fishing in the great outdoors. Self-sufficiency skills are gained through tent pitching, campfire building and lessons on using a compass and reading a map. When: July 21-August 4 Register and learn about more camp opportunities at SCGov.net/Parks. MAD SCIENCE CAMP: RED HOT ROBOTS Where: Colonial Oaks Park, Sarasota Who: Ages 7-13 What: What's cooler than a robot? Learning about circuitry and building your very own take-home robot, that's what! Little scientists will get to experiment with machines that sense sounds, swim underwater and even play soccer. When: August 7-11 Register and learn about more camp opportunities at SCGov.net/Parks. MARINE EXPLORERS AND WATERMAN'S CAMP Where: South Lido Nature Park, Sarasota Who: Ages 8-15 What: Life here in Florida revolves around the water. Mini beachgoers should be comfortable around the waves and have a handle on basic safety skills. With this camp they'll try their hand at paddling and snorkeling while exploring the thriving mangroves and barrier islands. When: June 26-30; July 10-14; July 24-28; August 7-11 Register and learn about more camp opportunities at SCGov.net/Parks. YOUNG NATURALIST CAMP Where: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, St. Pete Who: Ages 5-6 What: A world of adventure awaits—from nature hikes, animal studies and wildlife watching to games and artistic crafts. Campers will learn to share the joy of discovering new things with others by working together and having fun. When: June 19-23; June 26-30; July 3-7; July 10-14; July 17-21; July 24-28 Visit StPeteParksRec.org/camps for more options and fun for all ages. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens Mattison's Chef Camp 74 | GRAVITAS MAGAZINE GravitasMag.com