Allison’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Guided tours reveal the natural beauty deep beneath Earth's surface. Also offers camping, a picnic area, a gem mine, and a gift shop...visit appacaverns.com or call 423-323-2337
Located in Blountville, TN
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Appalachian Caverns
420 Cave Hill RdGuided tours reveal the natural beauty deep beneath Earth's surface. Also offers camping, a picnic area, a gem mine, and a gift shop...visit appacaverns.com or call 423-323-2337
Located in Blountville, TN
I recently visited Creation Kingdom Zoo while on a field trip with school. It's a 12-acre interactive zoo experience featuring over 20 creatures from around the world. Visit creation kingdom zoo.com or call 276-479-1910. Located in Snowflake, VA.
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Creation Kingdom Zoo
1692 Snowflake RdI recently visited Creation Kingdom Zoo while on a field trip with school. It's a 12-acre interactive zoo experience featuring over 20 creatures from around the world. Visit creation kingdom zoo.com or call 276-479-1910. Located in Snowflake, VA.
Home to the world's fastest half-mile oval track and the famed Thunder Valley Dragway. Visit Bristol motor speedway.com or call 866-415-4158.
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Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway BlvdHome to the world's fastest half-mile oval track and the famed Thunder Valley Dragway. Visit Bristol motor speedway.com or call 866-415-4158.
The first family of country music, the Carter's celebrate traditional music with a variety of artists performing Saturday nights at the rustic 1,000 seat music shed. Visit carterfamilyfold.org. Located in Hilton, VA.
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Carter Family Fold Music Shows
3449 A P Carter HwyThe first family of country music, the Carter's celebrate traditional music with a variety of artists performing Saturday nights at the rustic 1,000 seat music shed. Visit carterfamilyfold.org. Located in Hilton, VA.
VA's official outdoor drama runs Thursdays through Saturdays, July 8th through Aug. 27th. Show time is 8 p.m. Visit trailofthelonesomepine.com
Located in Big Stone Gap, VA
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
518 Clinton Ave EVA's official outdoor drama runs Thursdays through Saturdays, July 8th through Aug. 27th. Show time is 8 p.m. Visit trailofthelonesomepine.com
Located in Big Stone Gap, VA
Built in 1824, the Inn has hosted three presidents (Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, and James K. Polk). It now offers modern-day amenities along with a restaurant and tavern. Visit halespringsinn.com or call 423-272-5171. Located in Rogersville, TN
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Hale Springs Inn
110 W Main StBuilt in 1824, the Inn has hosted three presidents (Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, and James K. Polk). It now offers modern-day amenities along with a restaurant and tavern. Visit halespringsinn.com or call 423-272-5171. Located in Rogersville, TN
Take a leisurely stroll around the beautiful 44-acre lake, hike to the fire tower, or hit the 32 miles of mountain bike trails. Take in a planetarium show, visit the animal habitats, go for a barge ride, hit the zip line, or take in a nature program. Visit baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. Located in Kingsport, TN.
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Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
853 Bays Mountain Park RdTake a leisurely stroll around the beautiful 44-acre lake, hike to the fire tower, or hit the 32 miles of mountain bike trails. Take in a planetarium show, visit the animal habitats, go for a barge ride, hit the zip line, or take in a nature program. Visit baysmountain.com or call 423-229-9447. Located in Kingsport, TN.
A hidden gem! This natural rock formation in the Jefferson National Forest of Scott County is a highly popular two-mile, 13-creek-crossing trek. Visit explorescottcountyva.org for trail reports and information. Located in Fort Blackmore, VA.
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Devil's Bathtub
Devils Fork Loop TrailA hidden gem! This natural rock formation in the Jefferson National Forest of Scott County is a highly popular two-mile, 13-creek-crossing trek. Visit explorescottcountyva.org for trail reports and information. Located in Fort Blackmore, VA.
Standing more than 850 feet long and 10 stories high, Natural Tunnel was naturally carved through a limestone ridge thousands of years ago. Hike to Lover's Leap or ride the chairlift to the tunnel floor. Visit dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-tunnel or call 276-940-2674. Located in Duffield, VA.
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Natural Tunnel State Park
1420 Natural Tunnel PkwyStanding more than 850 feet long and 10 stories high, Natural Tunnel was naturally carved through a limestone ridge thousands of years ago. Hike to Lover's Leap or ride the chairlift to the tunnel floor. Visit dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-tunnel or call 276-940-2674. Located in Duffield, VA.
More than 700 animals, gem mining, giraffe feedings, train rides, and 2 indoor exhibits. Visit www.brightszoo.com or call 423-257-1927. Located in Limestone, TN.
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Brights Zoo
3425 US-11EMore than 700 animals, gem mining, giraffe feedings, train rides, and 2 indoor exhibits. Visit www.brightszoo.com or call 423-257-1927. Located in Limestone, TN.
Fairs & Festivals
Appalachian Fair
100 Lakeview StreetAug. 22-27 Gray, TN
www appalachian fair.com
Virginia Highlands Festival
July 22-31 Abingdon, VA
www.vahighlandsfestival.com