- Our list of the best things to do in Bristol, Tennessee, features the top 95 nearby activities — including 40 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Bristol, TN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Adventures.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Bristol, TN , followed by 80 popular activities in nearby cities, including Johnson City, Abingdon, Kingsport, Bristol, Damascus, Blountville and Bluff
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520 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201
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An affiliate of the Smithsonian, the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance explores the history of the Bristol Sessions of 1927 and their impact on country music. The museums exhibits include artifacts, theatre experiences, film and sound presentations and interactive displays.
4.1 Miles
A movie threater with 14 screens, Cinemark Tinseltown USA displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room, and a concession area with food and drinks.
4.4 Miles
Open daily except Sundays, the Interstate Bowl has 24 lanes for bowling, catering to both open bowling and league play. The facility has its own pro shop, offers shoe rentals, and has a full snack bar and arcade.
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Sugar Hollow Park provides visitors with access to bike trails, soccer and softball fields, a playground, and a pool. Campers can also stay at one of the park's 75 sites and use its pavilion, picnic areas, picnic shelters, and restrooms.
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15133 Bordwine Road, Bristol, VA 24202
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Washington County Little League Field is the home of leagues for t-ball, softball, and little league baseball. The baseball and softball complex also features a concession stand and fields for minor and senior leagues.
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Spend a day on the links at Tri Cities Golf Club. This public course contains 27 holes, and tee times can be requested daily. Instruction is available (fee applies). After the game, get a bite to eat at the 28th Hole Grill.
9.5 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.
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The Moonlight Drive-In Theatre is a movie-watching venue and restaurant that provides food, beverages, and entertainment to customers. The venue was highlighted in USA Today's Life Cover Story and also holds the occasional 'movies under the stars' special.
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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.
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1 Heartwood Circle, Abingdon, VA
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Crafts, food, music, and local culture is put on display at Heartwood: Southwest Virginia's Artisan Gateway. Interactive exhibits allow for exploration of the art of the region while there are also live music events and a restaurant with acoffee and wine bar.