What kind of off-campus event are you interested in? (held by GCO)

■Smoky mountain hiking■ Hiking in Cades Cove, about 30 min from campus.

■Biggest tree house■ Located in Crossville, the biggest tree house in the World. Free admission.

■Knoxville Zoo■ Zoo located in Knoxville, ticket $19.95 per person.

■Ripley's Aquarium (Sleep with a shark)■ Spending a night in the aquarium, watching sharks are sleeping. Other late night activities such as a dive show and breakfast next morning will be offered. Located in Gatlinburg, $19 per person with group of 15 or more.

■Lost sea■ Boat ride adventure and cave tour at America’s largest underground lake. Located in Sweetwater, $30 per person with group of 12 or more.

■Dollywood/Splash County■ Seasonal amusement park named by Dolly Parton, famous country singer in Tennessee. Dollywood reopens from Mar 24, 2012, Splash County (water-themed) only open during Summer. Located in Pigeon Forge, ticket $48~$60 depends on date and number.

■Rafting■ MC mountain challenge also offers rafting to several location. Recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river.

■Old timers festival■ Local festival in La Vergne, middle Tennessee. Local music, food, handicrafts. Held in Sep 16-18, 2011. (undecided yet this year)

■First Friday in Knoxville■ Every first Friday, local gallery, restaurant, shops in Knoxville Market Square will open late at night and offers food, music, a lot of other fun events.

■Last Friday in Maryiville■ Every last Friday, local gallery, restaurant, shops in Maryville downtown will open late at night and offers food, music, a lot of other fun events.

■Vienna coffee house■ Walkable cafe from campus, free jazz music live every Friday.