Things
To Do
The Tri-Cities area of Tennessee is
comprised of Johnson City, Bristol,
Kingsport and the surrounding smaller
communities. Located in Northeastern
Tennessee and surrounded by the beautiful
Appalachian Mountains, the Tri-Cities can be
an outdoor playground for people who love to
hike, rock climb, mountain bike and much
more.
 Bristol is a unique place because it lies on
the border of Tennessee and Virginia
allowing for a Bristol, Tennessee and a
Bristol, Virginia. With Bristol being the
birthplace of country music there is a lot
of history here about famous artists. There
are also many music festivals in Bristol TN
such as the Rhythm and Roots festival that
is hosted downtown every year. The
Rhythm and Roots Festival began 6 years ago
and is a great tribute to local music and
musicians. This festival features many
groups that truly showcase the roots of
country music and bluegrass. Bristol is also
home to the Bristol Motor Speedway. This is
the shortest track in NASCAR being only ¼
mile.
There are two major NASCAR races held
each year - the Nextel Cup Series and
the Busch Classic. Bristol Motor Speedway
also hosts the Speedway of Lights Festival
every year during the holidays. During this
time you can drive your own car around the
track and view light displays and even go
ice skating. Bristol Caverns is also an
interesting place to visit while in the Tri
Cities area. Here you can explore the
Underground River that carved the caverns
over 200 million years ago. There are also
many other must see attractions in Bristol,
TN.
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Bristol Caverns
PO Box 851
Bristol, TN 37620
423-878-2011 |
Barter Theatre
127 West Main Street
Abingdon, VA 24212
276-628-399 |
Stickley Farm
531 Timbermill Dr
Bluff City, TN 37618
423-538-6173 |
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 Kingsport is a unique place in Tennessee, being located on the South Holston
River. The South Holston Dam is one of the
largest dams in the world and crosses the
Cherokee and Jefferson national forests. The
Bays Mountain Park is a very popular
location for people to visit. Five states
make annual fieldtrips to Bays Mountain Park
with school aged kids and it is truly a fun,
educational experience. Bays Mountain Park
is not only a park but a conservatory,
planetarium and animal habitat.
The
Netherland Inn is also located in Kingsport,
TN and is listed on the National Register of
Historical Sites. The inn is situated on the
Holston River where the restored structure
overlooks Kingsport’s Boat Yard Park. The
Boat Yard Park once served as a spot for
settlers to build boats in the mid 1700’s.
Kingsport is also known for the
beginning of the Wilderness Trail, one of
the nation’s most historical hiking routes.
The trail starts on the Holston River and
goes through Southern Virginia and ends in
Kentucky. This became the main route for
settlers of the western frontier.
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Bays Mountain Park
853 Bays Mountain Park Rd
Kingsport, TN 37660
423-229-9447
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Netherland Inn
PO Box 293
Kingsport, TN 37662
423-246-7982 |
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 Johnson
City is known as the crossroads of the
Eastern US and has been the center for
tourism and business in Northeast Tennessee
for nearly two centuries. Johnson City has
become a metropolitan area that offers
refreshing music, unique culture and
thrilling outdoor mountain journeys. Johnson
City is home to the 2,006 acre Roan Mountain
State Park, truly a naturalist’s paradise.
At the Roan Mountain Park you can experience
the largest natural Catawba rhododendron
garden in the world and take in the
magnificent views of the Appalachian
Mountains. Roan Mountain State Park also
offers cabins, campgrounds, hiking, tennis,
swimming and much more.
Hands On! Regional Museum is also located
in Johnson City, TN and offers a fun,
educational environment that will stimulate
your child’s mind and curiosity while
educating. Hands On offers interactive
exhibits, outreach programs, and festivals
that are designed for all ages. They have
ever changing programs and exhibits so your
child can have fun and learn new things time
and time again.
Johnson City and the surrounding areas known
as the Tri-Cities have exciting activities
for everyone from the outdoor enthusiast to
the history buff. Living in the Tri-Cities
of Tennessee, you will never run out of fun
things to do.
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Roan Mountain State Park
527 Highway 143
Johnson City, TN 37687
423-772-3303 |
Hands On! Regional Museum
315 E Main St
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-434-4263 |
Tipton-Hayes Historic Site
2620 S Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
423-926-3631 |
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