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Outdoor oasis

photo The buildings on Winchester’s courthouse square display a variety of restored Victorian details.

From treading the links on a Bear Trace golf course and horseback rides in the hills to a bevy of lakeside activities, Winchester, Tenn., is an outdoorsman’s paradise.

Fortunately, there’s also plenty to do for those who prefer a roof over their heads.

Perched at the eastern end of Tims Ford Lake in the rolling foothills of the Cumberland Mountains, the seat of Franklin County has a reputation for rustic living and fresh air.

– Compiled by staff writer Casey Phillips, cphillips@timesfreepress.com, 423-757-6205

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