Allandale Mansion
More than a house, Allandale Mansion, the "White House" of
Kingsport, Tennessee, was first a home. Built by Ruth and Harvey
Brooks as a working farm, Allandale still houses their fine
furnishings, antiques and art. The barn, recently restored,
once housed prize-winning cattle; the fertile fields were pasture
to blue-ribbon Tennessee Walkers. The gardens, designed by
President Eisenhower's landscape architext, Timashenko, provided
a peaceful backdrop to the vibrant life of this 500-acre family.
The Allandale Mansion can be rented for private
functions and tours are given by appointment only.
Location: Kingsport, TN
Phone: 423-229-9422
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Website: www.allandalemansion.com
Andrew Johnson National
Historic Site
Trace the life of the industrious tailor who became the 17th
president of the United States.
Location: Greeneville, TN
Phone: 423-638-3551
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Appalachian Caverns
Stroll along lighted walkways and discover formations ranging
from delicate helictites to towering columns that decorate
Northeast Tennessee’s largest commercial caverns.
Location: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-2337
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Website: www.appalachiancaverns.com
Archie Campbell Tourism
Complex
Built by Grand Ole’ Opry Star Archie Campbell, the complex
includes a Old Country Store, Gilley’s Hotel and Archie Campbell
Museum.
Location: Bulls Gap, TN
Phone: 423-235-5216
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B. Carroll Reece Museum
Antique musical items, Tennessee artifacts and B. Carroll Reece
memorabilia on permanent exhibits.
Location: ETSU - Johnson City, TN
Phone: 423-439-4392
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Birthplace of Country Music
Alliance Museum
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, this museum highlights
the region’s remarkable contributions to Appalachian music.
Location: Bristol, VA
Phone: 540-990-BCMA.
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Website: www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org
Bristol Caverns
Experience the winding paths and breathtaking scenery of these
magnificent caverns.
Location: Bristol, TN
Phone: 423-878-2011
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Website: www.ohwy.com/va/b/briscave.htm
Bristol Motor Speedway and
Dragway
Location: Bristol, TN
Phone: 423-989-6901
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Website: www.bristolmotorspeedway.com
Carter Family Fold
Welcome to The Carter Fold every Saturday night! Janette Carter,
one of three children of A.P. and Sara Carter established
the Carter Family Fold to honor the memory of her parents
and Maybelle Carter who played a historic role in helping
give birth to the age of country music beginning in 1927.
Since 1974, the non-profit Carter Music Center has presented
programs of old time and bluegrass music every weekend. Formally
established in 1979, the Center's objective is to promote
old-time music and pay tribute to the Original Carter Family
(A.P Carter, Sara Carter, and Maybelle Carter). The Saturday
concerts highlight the musical style made popular by the
Carter Family, considered by many as country music's first
family. In keeping with the traditional music style, no electrical
instruments are allowed (everything is acoustic). There's
lots of dancing and fun for the entire family. Shows are
family-oriented; no alcohol is permitted at concerts. Delicious
home-fixed snacks are available at the Carter Fold Snack
Bar, and you might be able to round out your collection of
Carter Family recordings at the well-stocked souvenir and
record concession. Come early and browse through our Museum
before the show. A Saturday with us in rural southwest Virginia
will supply you with an evening of musical entertainment
and country hospitality you won't soon forget. Chances are
you'll make some new friends and take with you some fond
memories. We'd love to have you visit us.
Location: Hiltons, VA
Phone:
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Website: www.carterfamilyfold.com
Chester Inn
Built in 1797, this inn is the oldest frame structure in Jonesborough
Location: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: 423-753-2171
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Countryside Vineyards and
Winery
Family-owned winery that is the winner of more than 60 international,
national and eastern awards.
Location: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-1660
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Website: http://www.cvwineryandsupply.com/
Davy Crockett Birthplace
State Park
The park sits on 65 partially wooded acres of land and offers
a visitors center, museum, picnicking, fishing, hiking and
walking trails, camping, and swimming.
Location: Limestone, TN
Phone: 423-257-2167
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Doak House Museum
This is the original home of Tusculum College co-founder Sameul
Witherspoon Doak. Museum depicts the origins of the college
and the heritage of the state
Location: Greeneville, TN
Phone: 423-636-8554
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Website: www.doakhouse.tusculum
Doe River Covered Bridge
Built in 1882, this is one of Tennessee’s few remaining covered
bridges
Location: Elizabethton, TN
Phone: 423-547-3850
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Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens
The gallery features collector prints, wood carvings, dried
flowers and other gift items, as well as historical artifacts
found in the area. Walking trails wind through one of the
state's largest perennial and wildflower display gardens
and excellent wildlife observation areas.
Location: Unicoi, TN
Phone:
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-952-6043
Website: www.farmhousegallery.net
Gray Fossil Site
ETSU's prolific Miocene-aged fossil site at neighboring Gray,
Tennessee, is attracting scholars, volunteers, and visitors
from across the country seeking to learn about the rich paleoecology
of Southern Appalachia. The Gray Fossil Site discovery is
just 1.5 miles off Interstate 26 and located on Highway 75
in Gray Tennessee, only 15 minutes from Kingsport and the
Meadowview Marriott Resort. This is one of the largest fossil
site finds on the entire North American continent. The museum
project is scheduled to be completed in June of 2007.
Location: Gray, TN
Phone: 423-439-1000
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Website: www.etsu.edu/grayfossilsite
Hands On! Regional Museum
An interactive museum for children of all ages, featuring more
than 20 exhibits
Location: Johnson City, TN
Phone: 423-434-HAND
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Website: www.handsonmuseum.com
John Fox Jr. Museum
The furnishings of this quaint, cedar-shingled, two story home
take guests back to when the family lived there in the late
19th century. $, Ï, HP Ÿ Open Memorial Day – Labor Day
Location: Big Stone Gap, VA
Phone: 540-523-1235
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Jonesborough / Washington
County History Museum
Discover the “Lost State of Franklin,” see a blacksmith’s forge
and the first hand-powered water pump, or peer into a quaint
Victorian parlor.
Location: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: 423-753-1015
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Jonesborough’s Historic
District
Visit Tennessee’s oldest town. Carriage rides, walking tours,
guided tours and home tours are available
Location: Jonesborough, TN
Phone: 423-753-1010
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Kingsport Mets
Appalachian League Baseball, mid-June to August
Location: Kingsport, TN
Phone: 423-378-3744
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Website: www.kmets.com
Nathanael Greene Museum
Explore the colorful past of Greeneville, Green County and
the people who shaped the future of Tennessee
Location: Greeneville, TN
Phone: 423-636-1558
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Natural Tunnel State Park
Visit the “Eighth Wonder of the World” as you admire the natural
rock formation that is Natural Tunnel. An active railroad
track runs through the 850-foot long tunnel. This state park
also offers picnicking, swimming, hiking, camping and a chairlift
that takes passengers to the floor of the gorge. Visit the
new Cove Ridge Center at the park.
Location: Duffield, VA
Phone: 276-940-2674
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Website: www.state.va.us/~dcr/parks/naturalt.htm
Nolichucky River
Spend a day rafting on the river as it passes through the deepest
gorge in the Eastern United States. Unicoi County Chamber
of Commerce
Location: Erwin, TN
Phone: 423-743-3000
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Roan Mountain State Park
At an elevation of 6,285 feet, the mountain offers breathtaking
views of the Appalachian Mountain Range
Location: Roan Mountain, TN
Phone: 1-800-250-8260
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Website: www.tnstateparks.com
Rocky Mount
Constructed in 1770 by William Cobb, Rocky Mount is the oldest
original territorial capitol in the United States. Become
the guests of the Cobb family and let costumed interpreters
help you experience life on the frontier
Location: Piney Flats, TN
Phone: 423-538-7396
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Southwest Virginia Museum
Antique firearms, local mountain crafts and much more can be
found throughout the four floors of exhibits housed in this
1880s mansion. Closed Jan.-Feb.
Location: Big Stone Gap, VA
Phone: 540-523-1322
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic
Area
Visit the reconstruction of Fort Watauga, explore the museum
and enjoy the interpretive program. A visitors center, theater,
picnic area and Carter Mansion add to the enjoyment of this
state historic site.
Location: Elizabethton, TN
Phone: 423-543-5808
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The Depot Museum
The charming 1890s depot, now turned museum, highlights Rogersville’s
historic printing industry and serves as the city’s information
center.
Location: Rogersville, TN
Phone: 423-272-1961
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The Home Place
This mountain farm, museum and exhibits exemplify the rugged
authenticity of an Appalachian farmstead. View the day-to-day
workings of a mountain farm and everyday life of early settlers
Location: Weber City, VA
Phone: 540-386-2465
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Tipton-Haynes Historic Site
Site features a museum, limestone cave, nature trails and herb
garden
Location: Johnson City, TN
Phone: 423-926-3631
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TVA LAKES
For general TVA information, contact 865-632-2101
Location: Area Wide
Phone: 865-632-2101
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