Local Area Attractions Near Bristol / Kingsport KOA Holiday

Jonesborough's Historic District

Jonesborough's Historic District

This is Tennessee's oldest town. This building, built in 1779, depict the lifestyle of early frontier days. Come enjoy carriage rides, walking tours, guided tours and home tours. Located in historic Jonesborough, Tennessee .

Bristol Caverns

Bristol Caverns

Far below the earth's surface, in the timeless beauty of Bristol Caverns , a strange and exciting experience awaits you. These winding paths and breathtaking scenery were once used by Indians as an attack and escape route. Located in Bristol, TN.

1157 Bristol Caverns Highway

Bristol, TN 37620

423-878-2011

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Buckeye Falls

Buckeye Falls

The highest breathtaking waterfall located east of the Rockies, measuring 700 feet from top to bottom. Located in Erwin, TN.

Reese Museum

Reese Museum

Exhibits include antique musical items, a collection of Tennessee artifacts and B. Carroll Reese memorabilia. Located in Johnson City, TN.

363 Stout Dr

Johnson City, TN 37614

423-439-4392

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Carter Family Fold and Museum

Carter Family Fold and Museum

Since 1974, the non-profit Carter Music Center has presented programs of old time and bluegrass music every weekend. Formally established in 1979, the Center's objective is to promote old-time music and pay tribute to the Original Carter Family (A.P Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle Carter).

3449 A P Carter Hwy

Hiltons, VA 24258

276-594-0676

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Chuckey Railroad Depot Museum

Chuckey Railroad Depot Museum

The charming 1890-s depot-turned-museum highlights Rogersville's historic printing industry and serves as a visitor information center for the city. Located in Rogersville, TN.

110 S 2nd Ave

Jonesborough, TN 37659

423-753-5797

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Dickson-Williams Mansion

Dickson-Williams Mansion

Come see the "Showplace of East Tennessee" that was built in 1815. Registered guests included Davy Crockett, James K. Polk, Andrew Jackson and Confederate General John Hunt Morgan. Located in Greeneville, TN.

108 N Irish St

Greeneville, TN 37743

423-787-0500

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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Site includes tailor shop, 1830's Johnson House Museum, and the Homestead in which he lived from 1851 until his death in 1875. Located in Greeneville, TN.

101 N College St 37743

Greeneville, TN 37743

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Appalachian Caverns

Appalachian Caverns

Stroll along lighted walkways and discover formations ranging from delicate helictites to towering columns which decorate Appalachian Caverns , Northeast Tennessee's largest commercial caverns. Located in Blountville, TN.

420 Cave Hill Rd

Blountville, TN 37617

423-323-2337

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Birthplace of Country Music Alliance

Birthplace of Country Music Alliance

The mountains of Appalachia have long been recognized as a fertile breeding ground for music, as a variety of traditions - Anglo and African, Urban and Rural, Popular and Folk - were fused together to form a distinctive style of music. Visit the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance online for more information.

101 Country Music Way

Bristol, VA 24201

276-285-3831

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Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium

Bays Mountain is a nature preserve owned and operated by the city of Kingsport, Tennessee. The facilities include the 3000 acre outdoor classroom, a 44 acre lake, and a nature center/museum, inside of which is a planetarium with a 40 foot diameter dome. The park programs are an integral part of the curriculum of local school children, and in recent years the park has assumed regional importance, with students from 33 counties in 5 states currently attending.

853 Bays Mountain Park Rd

Kingsport, TN 37660

423-229-9447

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Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol Motor Speedway

World's fastest half-mile track is the home of two major NASCAR events and host of one of only two night races in the NASCAR circuit.

151 Speedway Blvd

Bristol, TN 37620

423-989-6900

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Nathaniel Greene Museum

Nathaniel Greene Museum

Explore the colorful past of Greeneville, Greene County and the people who shaped the future of Tennessee. Located at Greeneville, TN.

Barter Theatre

Barter Theatre

www.bartertheatre.com/ 133 West Main Street Abingdon, VA 24210 [email protected]

Historic Abingdon, Virginia has lots of wonderful places to visit, and perhaps the most popular of all of them is the Barter Theatre. Ever since the Barter Theatre was designated the State Theatre Of Virginia way back in 1946, people have visited Abingdon from far and wide just to take in a performance from her world-famous stage.

Enjoying a play at the Barter is a very special event for several reasons. One of the first things you'll see when you enter the front door is a display of photographs featuring all of the famous Barter alumni who have went on to become stars of stage and screen after getting their start on the Barter stage. An overwhelming sense of history strikes everyone who sees them.

Hands-On! Discovery Center

Hands-On! Discovery Center

At Hands On! Discovery Center , you can take a slide down the Katie Ellen Coal Mine or fly a real airplane... but this is just the beginning! Become a pioneer, an explorer, or an inventor, ready to find new places and experience new things, like science, the world around us and technology. Understand tidal pools and the mysteries of the sea. Shop at the Kindermart, make a deposit at KidsBank, and make a craft in our Discovery Room! Lights, Camera, Action... become an anchor or forecast the weather on WKID-TV. And understand what makes your body work, in Amazing Me. Ever changing daily programs, interactive exhibits, outreach programs, and festivals are designed for all ages to enjoy. Discover, create, and experiment to make learning fun, all in one great place... Hands On! Regional Museum!