![]() They also serve lunch with a menu consisting of burgers, onion rings, chicken tenders, fried catfish, and more. “ Olde Towne Pancake House (Jonesborough) They have ten different kinds of pancakes… need I say more? But there are other things on the menu: omelets, biscuits and gravy, grits, oatmeal, and home fries.“ Blackbird Bakery in Bristol – their donuts and cinnamon rolls are worth the occasional drive.”.Epic hikes and adventures at a hundred places within two hours. Sunrise on Nolichucky Ridge, the Erwin Fire Tower, or Round Bald. Laurel Falls (I like the Dennis Cove trailhead best).“Races – We love local running events, especially when they support a great cause! The Goose Chase does an incredible job organizing and executing many of our favorite family calendar events every year, like Goliath, Bluegrass Half Marathon, The S’Mores Run, Turkey Trot, and MORE!”.“ Watauga Lake is a beautiful area surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest and is perfect for boating, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and more.”.“Disc Golf – Try out Winged Deer Park or Warriors Path State Park.”.“Mountain Biking – you’ve got to check out Tannery Knobs!”. ![]() “Road Biking – The Tweetsie Trail or Creeper Trail are a blast – with bike rental options at both.”.You can even rent a boat at Lakeshore Marina!” “Boating – South Holston and Watauga Lakes are beautiful lakes to boat on.“Hiking – lots of great places around here – Get the “AllTrails” app to check ratings and reviews.”.“ Bay’s Mountain has a planetarium, nature programs, wildlife exhibits, trail systems, and a lake which makes this a great place to enjoy an afternoon.”.Buffalo Mountain for a sunset view over Johnson City on Huckleberry Knob. Steel Creek Park (Bristol) for disc golf or to walk the woods and lake. Winged Deer Park to play disc golf or walk the wooded trails. Willow Springs Park to have a picnic and let the kids play. Kings Commons Park to play and act like a kid. Founders Park for a meal and a couple of laps to burn it off. It’s right behind my house, so it’s easy to get to! It’s also a perfect park to take walks in.” “ Winged Deer Park has great playgrounds, disc golf, river views, and open fields for sports activities.”.It has the most incredible natural setting with pond life and an amazing view of our beautiful mountains! It is close to GFC!” “ Willow Springs Park – Plenty to do for everyone (walking paths, basketball courts, playground equipment, etc.), and there’s even a dog park you can access for a small membership fee.“I recommend Rotary Park for the splash pad and the special needs inclusive playground or Willow Springs Park for the running track.”.“ Warrior’s Path State Park – the Narnia trail of scenes from the book series Chronicles of Narnia, Duck Island, trails, and trees.”.It’s a good chance for us to enjoy an outdoor walk and maybe find something we like at one of the booths!” “My wife and I enjoy going to the Johnson City Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings.It’s a whole weekend of live music and fun! Plus, downtown Bristol is super cute.” “Bristol hosts the “ Rhythm and Roots” festival during the summer, where they block off downtown Bristol and set up multiple stages for bluegrass bands to perform.“The Jonesborough July 4th parade is fun for the kids!”.I love the live music and time to hang out with friends and family while sitting on the lawn at King Commons.” “ Fridays After 5! This takes place in downtown Johnson City throughout the summer. ![]()
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