- The list below includes 61 free or cheap things to do in or near Johnson City, Tennessee, including 55 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Specialty Museums, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- From Willow Springs Park to Johnson City Public Library, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Johnson City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kingsport, Bristol, Erwin and Jonesborough.
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Restaurant, serving since 1980, offers full package burger dinner with fresh, premium-cut meat and a scratch-baked bun
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113 Campus Center Building, Johnson City, TN 37614
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The George L. Carter Railroad Museum is dedicated to the areas local railroad history and model railroading. The museum includes railroad memorabilia, model trains, photographs and model railroad structures.
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As a concert venue, Down Home offers visitors live music performances from local and touring musicians. The venue has a small stage and seating area, as well as a concession stand.
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East Tennessee State University, 363 Stout Drive, Johnson City, TN 37614
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Stories of the Appalachian culture are on display at B. Carroll Reece Museum through a collection of over 20,000 artifacts. Interactive kiosks, videos and rotating art exhibits are also offered. Open Monday through Friday.
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Suitable for individuals, groups and private events, Johnson City Family Skate Center features public and private skating sessions, juniors roller derby and arcade games. The center also offers skate rental and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Serving as the cultural hub of Johnson City, TN, the Princeton Arts Center has many activities to attract people of all ages. The center features meeting space, an art studio, an outdoor play area, gallery space, and a dance/exercise studio.
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Guests can enjoy an 14 screen movie theater that shows first run films at Carmike 14 Theaters. The theater shows films with digital projection technology and airs a wide variety of films throughout the year.
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Holiday Lanes is a local bowling alley that provides a number of entertaining amenities for visitors to enjoy. Cosmic bowling, birthday party hosting, tournaments, and a bar with drink specials are a few of the amenities available.
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Located in a historic community, Old Town Emporium offers views of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains. The gift shop has merchandise like books and crafts that are related to the history of the town.
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Jonesborough History Museum has many various exhibits primarily involving the history of the area. Patrons can read a local textbook from the 1800s, browse exhibits on agriculture, see antique guns and learn history of local buildings.
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101 E Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Jonesborough Art Glass Gallery displays creative wares ranging from stained glass pieces to vehicles made from soda cans, beer cans, or assorted metal tools. They also feature stone and wooden housewares as well as unique jewelry and purses.