- TripBuzz found 69 things to do with kids in or near Bristol, Virginia, including 61 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Johnson City, Kingsport, Abingdon and Bristol.
- From Interstate Bowl to Sugar Hollow Park, the Bristol area offers 54 different types of family activities, including: National & State Parks, Amusement Parks (All Ages), Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- Resting on the Tennessee-Virginia border, Bristol, VA is twins with Bristol, TN. Consequently, it shares the title of 'birthplace of country music' and features an historic downtown with art galleries, live theater and a vibrant nightlife. The city is also home to the Bristol Pirates, a minor-league baseball team that is part of the Appalachian League.
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Biking adventures are coordinated by Adventure Damascus which allows for guided or self-guided tours of a region. Visitors can also rent bikes through the company in order to explore the Appalachian Trail or the Iron Mountain Trail.
22.3 Miles
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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.
22.4 Miles
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76 votes
1216 W State of Franklin, Johnson City, TN 37604
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Explore the spookier aspects of East Tennessee with a guided tour from Appalachian Ghost Walks. Learn about local legends such as haunted buildings and mysterious woodland creatures. All tours take place under cover of night.
22.5 Miles
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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.
23.2 Miles
Buffalo Mountain Park is located on the north slope of Buffalo Mountain. Hiking is the most popular activity, with trails ranging from beginner to advanced. Guests also make use of this 725-acre natural preserve for picnicking and nature programs.
23.7 Miles
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3211 South Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
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After descending 50 ft. underground, visitors can explore the depths of Carter Saltpeter Cave with an experienced guide from Appalachian Underground, LLC. During the excursion, visitors can see cave formations such as stalagmites, cave dwellers like bats, and underground streams.
23.8 Miles
Kingsport's Riverfront Park, often called the Boatyard-Riverfront Park, is a municipal park. It has two trails, flush bathrooms, two reservable canopied picnic spots and a large playground. Fishing is permitted from the docks.
24.3 Miles
Kingsport, Tennessee is home to Bays Mountain Park, a unique institution that combines wildlife education, wilderness training, zipline courses and planetarium shows. Guests of all ages have fun while learning to respect and care for the world around them.
24.5 Miles
Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, Willow Springs Park contains a huge playground, picnic facilities, shady trees, lush grassland spaces and convenient parking facilities. Visitors have a breathtaking view of the Smoky Mountains.
25.9 Miles
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.