- TripBuzz found 66 things to do with kids in or near Johnson City, Tennessee, including 49 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Kingsport, Bristol, Erwin and Jonesborough.
- From Wallabies to Hands On! Regional Museum, the Johnson City area offers 58 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Specialty Museums, Hiking Trails and Bowling.
- Johnson City is a thriving, family-oriented city located in Tennessee. Home to over 60,000 residents the city offers residential, business and tourism opportunity. It's first claim to fame was being the originating location of Pepsi Co's Mountain Dew beverage and its local history museum houses a 10,000 specimen of brick from the ancient city of Jericho.
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International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough, TN 37659
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Each year the National Storytelling Center holds a special event that draws thousands of people known as the National Storytelling Festival. A variety of program segments are included in the overarching festival, including ghost stories, midnight cabaret, and story slam.
7.4 Miles
The Jonesborough Storytellers Guild is a group of storytellers that holds storytelling concerts every Tuesday night in the International Storytelling Center. The guild features a wide variety of tellers with distinctive styles.
8.5 Miles
Several large flume slides are included at the Wetlands Water Park, but the bulk of the attractions are more children and family friendly. There is a rain tree, water bubblers, tumble buckets, and a lazy river.
10.4 Miles
Located in a frame house over a century old, the Unicoi County Heritage Museum maintains a permanent collection of local historical memorabilia. The collection includes railroad artifacts, pottery, and memorabilia from country stores.
10.7 Miles
Fender's Farm and Corn Maze is a seven-acre corn maze with activities throughout for visitors of all ages. There's a petting zoo, hayrides and music. Other events are offered at an additional charge, including bull riding, paintball and sugar pie pumpkin decorating.
12.0 Miles
Many rafters enjoy the challenges and beauty associated with the San Juan River, and Wild Rivers Expeditions caters to these individuals. While they do offer one day trips along the river, the company focuses on multiple day journeys.
12.1 Miles
Erwin's Capitol Cinema I & II is a movie multiplex with two auditoriums. The theater screens primarily first-run Hollywood movies, some in 3D. It also offers a variety of concessions options.
12.6 Miles
Day-use and extended stays are offered at Rock Creek Park. Many outdoor activities are offered in the area, including hiking, picnicking, swimming, biking, and public amphitheater performances during the summer.
12.7 Miles
Specializing on the Nolichucky River, Cherokee Adventures offers a different whitewater rafting experience than other companies in the area. This side river provides a variety of rapids through the 3000 foot gorge.
13.2 Miles
The Appalachian Caverns Tours work through a relatively new system of cavers that was only opened to the public in 1991. In addition to the standard walk-thru tour, there are also adventurous options that let guests crawl through undeveloped areas of the caverns.