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Bike Trails
Tweetsie Trail
Tweetsie TrailGreat trail for walking, running or biking.
Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park
18 Tannery KnobGreat for experienced mountain bikers.
Creeper Trail
In Abingdon, VA, approximately an hour from us.
Area Lakes
We are approx. 15 miles from Watauga Lake. There are many local businesses who rent pontoon boats, jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. to help you enjoy a wonderful day on the water.
105 locals recommend
Watauga Lake
We are approx. 15 miles from Watauga Lake. There are many local businesses who rent pontoon boats, jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. to help you enjoy a wonderful day on the water.
We are approx. 35 miles from South Holston Lake. There are many local businesses who rent pontoon boats, jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. to help you enjoy a wonderful day on the water.
38 locals recommend
South Holston Lake
We are approx. 35 miles from South Holston Lake. There are many local businesses who rent pontoon boats, jet skis, kayaks, paddle boards, etc. to help you enjoy a wonderful day on the water.
Hiking Trails
Blue Hole Falls is a 0.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Elizabethton, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. For more information, go to www.alltrails.com
6 locals recommend
Blue Hole
National Forest 202Blue Hole Falls is a 0.5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Elizabethton, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. For more information, go to www.alltrails.com
Round Bald via Appalachian Trail is a 1.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. For more information, go to www.alltrails.com
Round Bald
Round Bald via Appalachian Trail is a 1.5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail. For more information, go to www.alltrails.com
Elk River Falls Trail is a 0.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Elk Park, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
106 locals recommend
Elk River Falls
Elk River RoadElk River Falls Trail is a 0.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Elk Park, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Laurel Falls Trail is a 5.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Hampton, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
50 locals recommend
Laurel Falls Trailhead
U.S. 321Laurel Falls Trail is a 5.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Hampton, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
Theatre
Barter Theatre, located in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on June 10, 1933 making it the nation’s longest running professional theatre. Today, Barter is one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theaters remaining in the United States.
92 locals recommend
Barter Theatre
127 W Main StBarter Theatre, located in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on June 10, 1933 making it the nation’s longest running professional theatre. Today, Barter is one of the last year-round professional resident repertory theaters remaining in the United States.
Approacing its fiftieth year, JRT continues to flourish. With eight main stage productions a season, a traveling theatre troupe, education classes for school children, and a theatre outreach to senior citizens, they have seen incredible growth in the last few years, and have become a staple part of Tennessee’s oldest town.
9 locals recommend
Jonesborough Repertory Theatre
125 W Main StApproacing its fiftieth year, JRT continues to flourish. With eight main stage productions a season, a traveling theatre troupe, education classes for school children, and a theatre outreach to senior citizens, they have seen incredible growth in the last few years, and have become a staple part of Tennessee’s oldest town.
NPAC enhances the guest experience by offering improvements and providing a wide selection of programming including musical artists in multiple genres and touring theatrical performances. NPAC serves as the primary performance venue for local students participating in band and choral programs, and also offers school day educational performances benefitting children throughout the region.
7 locals recommend
Niswonger Performing Arts Center
212 Tusculum BlvdNPAC enhances the guest experience by offering improvements and providing a wide selection of programming including musical artists in multiple genres and touring theatrical performances. NPAC serves as the primary performance venue for local students participating in band and choral programs, and also offers school day educational performances benefitting children throughout the region.
The International Storytelling Center opened its doors to serve the general public. A three-acre facility in downtown Jonesborough just a stone’s throw from the site of the first Festival, the Center is the first facility anywhere in the world devoted solely to the tradition of storytelling. Teller-in-Residence (TIR) program was also established and features a different storyteller each week, May through October, in live concerts at the Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall.
22 locals recommend
International Storytelling Center
100 W Main StThe International Storytelling Center opened its doors to serve the general public. A three-acre facility in downtown Jonesborough just a stone’s throw from the site of the first Festival, the Center is the first facility anywhere in the world devoted solely to the tradition of storytelling. Teller-in-Residence (TIR) program was also established and features a different storyteller each week, May through October, in live concerts at the Mary B. Martin Storytelling Hall.
Paramount Bristol is a multi-use performing arts center in the heart of downtown Bristol presenting music, dance, comedy, film, theater and family entertainment. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, its lavish interior and iconic marquee are characteristic of Art Deco movie palaces built in the 1930s.
40 locals recommend
Paramount Center for the Arts
518 State StParamount Bristol is a multi-use performing arts center in the heart of downtown Bristol presenting music, dance, comedy, film, theater and family entertainment. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, its lavish interior and iconic marquee are characteristic of Art Deco movie palaces built in the 1930s.
With 107 years of continuous seasons. JCCT has been designated Tennessee’s longest continually running theatre.
Johnson City Community Theatre
600 E Maple StWith 107 years of continuous seasons. JCCT has been designated Tennessee’s longest continually running theatre.
Food scene
Holy Taco Cantina
211 E Main StGo Burrito! Johnson City
121 Commerce St
Label Restaurant
112 Tipton St
Jiggy Rays Downtown Pizzeria
610 E Elk Ave
Cootie Brown's Campus
1404 W State of Franklin Rd
Ridgewood Barbecue
900 Elizabethton HwyThe Firehouse
627 West Walnut StreetSouthern Craft BBQ
601 Spring St
Smokehouse BBQ Company
1941 Milligan Hwy
Pal's
413 W Elk AveThe Main Street Pizza Company
300 E Main StBar Scene
Atlantic Ale House
111 McClure St
Barley Waters
100 Spring St
Capone's
227 E Main St
Tipton Street Pub
110 Tipton St
Wild Wing Cafe
71 Wilson Ave
Yee-Haw Brewing Company
126 Buffalo StIndoor Activities
AMC Johnson City 14
1805 N Roan StHoliday Lanes
117 Broyles DrSilverball City
108 Tipton StThe Art of Escape
232 E Main StGray Fossil Site
1212 Suncrest DrKing's Sport Axe House
101 Cherokee StBirthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music WayHands On Discovery Center
1212 Suncrest DrGreat activity for younger children.
AR Workshop Bristol
626 State StReservations for workshops have to be made in advance.