- TripBuzz found 68 things to do with kids in or near Jonesborough, Tennessee, including 61 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Johnson City, Kingsport, Greeneville and Bristol.
- From Wetlands Water Park to Fender's Farm & Corn Maze, the Jonesborough area offers 67 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Water Parks, Festivals and History Museums.
- As Tennessee's oldest town, Jonesborough has a rich history that both locals and visitors love to explore. The local museums celebrate the areas tobacco industry heritage, while the annual National Storytelling Festival takes place at the cities International Storytelling Center. Hikers, campers and fisherman also enjoy spending time in the regions Southern Appalachian Mountains.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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100 W Millard Street, Johnson City, TN 37604
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At Johnson City Public Library, visitors can choose from a wide selection of books to checkout, as well as audio books, e-books, and more. The library has a lounge with scenic views of the surrounding mountains.
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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.
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Johnson City, Tennessee is the home of the Hands On! Regional Museum. This children's museum encourages touching and object manipulation and encourages parents to come along for all of the excitement and fun of this unique learning experience.
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600 E Maple Street, Johnson City, TN 37601
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Established in 1885, the Johnson City Community Theatre is a local community theater that puts on annual seasonal productions. The variety of shows consists from famous productions to locally directed performances.