Black Bear Escape Routes
Sightseeing
Wilbur Dam Put-In
Wilbur Dam RoadA short 10 minute drive to fish, canoe, kayak, or picnic.
Walk through one of the few covered bridges left in the U.S. and follow the trail around the river and into downtown.
13 locals recommend
Covered Bridge Park
East Elk AvenueWalk through one of the few covered bridges left in the U.S. and follow the trail around the river and into downtown.
Blue Hole Falls
A 10-minute drive for a nice hike down to the beautiful falls.
A 20-minute drive for a free tour back in our nation's history that begins inside and leads you out to a trail around the historic 18th century Fort Watauga and along the Watauga River.
45 locals recommend
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
1651 W Elk AveA 20-minute drive for a free tour back in our nation's history that begins inside and leads you out to a trail around the historic 18th century Fort Watauga and along the Watauga River.
A 10-minute drive to ride your bicycles or take a walk on the old Tweetsie Railroad train route.
Tweetsie Trail Parking/Access
A 10-minute drive to ride your bicycles or take a walk on the old Tweetsie Railroad train route.
Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway BlvdA 25-minite drive for you racing fans.
Doe River Gorge Ministries, Inc.
220 Doe River Gorge Rd