John’s Guidebook to Downtown Bristol, Outdoor Activities

John
John’s Guidebook to Downtown Bristol, Outdoor Activities

Food scene

Great variety of smoked meats and barbeque sauces! You can't go wrong.
35 místní doporučují
Southern Craft BBQ Bristol
15 Commonwealth Ave
35 místní doporučují
Great variety of smoked meats and barbeque sauces! You can't go wrong.
Delicious down-home cooking and you're welcomed like family.
12 místní doporučují
Eatz on Moore Street
17 Moore St
12 místní doporučují
Delicious down-home cooking and you're welcomed like family.
Great barbeque and really amazing blues entertainment!
18 místní doporučují
Delta Blues
724 State St
18 místní doporučují
Great barbeque and really amazing blues entertainment!
A little off the beaten path, but worth it. Their greenhouse, where they grow their own ingredients, is there on the premises.
Bristol Gardens & Grill
285 Vance St
A little off the beaten path, but worth it. Their greenhouse, where they grow their own ingredients, is there on the premises.
It's a 45 minute wait for the Classic Chicago Deep Dish pizza, but absolutely worth every second!
19 místní doporučují
The Angry Italian Restaurant
714 State St
19 místní doporučují
It's a 45 minute wait for the Classic Chicago Deep Dish pizza, but absolutely worth every second!
Great for brunch and lunch. Amazing coffees. They offer delicious dinner reservations Thur - Sat.
17 místní doporučují
Bloom
601 State St
17 místní doporučují
Great for brunch and lunch. Amazing coffees. They offer delicious dinner reservations Thur - Sat.

Favorite local breweries & taphouses

Great local beers!
12 místní doporučují
State Street Brewing
801 State St
12 místní doporučují
Great local beers!
Over 30 local and national craft beers on tap. Check back often, they switch drafts daily.
9 místní doporučují
Cascade Draft House
828 State St
9 místní doporučují
Over 30 local and national craft beers on tap. Check back often, they switch drafts daily.
Great food, great beer and atmosphere.
The Corner
501 State Street
Great food, great beer and atmosphere.
Great national and local brews available with a fantastic view of downtown Bristol.
17 místní doporučují
Lumac Rooftop Bar
115 Country Music Way
17 místní doporučují
Great national and local brews available with a fantastic view of downtown Bristol.

Sightseeing

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum explores our rich musical heritage.
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music Way
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An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum explores our rich musical heritage.
Don't miss out on exploring our beautiful section of the Appalachian Trail.
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Appalachian Trail
22 místní doporučují
Don't miss out on exploring our beautiful section of the Appalachian Trail.
36 místní doporučují
Virginia Creeper Trail
331 Douglas Drive
36 místní doporučují

Outdoor Activities

Best trout fresh water fly-fishing experience possible! Ask for Sam Dennis.
7 místní doporučují
The South Holston River Company
1084 Aberlea Valley Cir
7 místní doporučují
Best trout fresh water fly-fishing experience possible! Ask for Sam Dennis.
Beautiful lake with mountain views. Boat rental available through several local marinas on the lake.
38 místní doporučují
South Holston Lake
38 místní doporučují
Beautiful lake with mountain views. Boat rental available through several local marinas on the lake.

Entertainment

The recently restored Cameo Theater, one of the 15 oldest theaters in Virginia, offers up-close access to your favorite artists.
14 místní doporučují
The Cameo Theater
703 State St
14 místní doporučují
The recently restored Cameo Theater, one of the 15 oldest theaters in Virginia, offers up-close access to your favorite artists.
The theater is as much of a treat as the entertainment. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this building, reminiscent of the 1930s Art Deco movie palaces, offers music, dance, comedy, theater and more.
40 místní doporučují
Paramount Center for the Arts
518 State St
40 místní doporučují
The theater is as much of a treat as the entertainment. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this building, reminiscent of the 1930s Art Deco movie palaces, offers music, dance, comedy, theater and more.

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It is not pronounced App-a-lay-shun :)

We locals get testy if you try to glamour up our pronunciation. As a visitor to the Appalachian Highlands, it's important to pronounce it correctly: App-a-latch-un :) But if you don't, we'll forgive ya, bless your heart.
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Check out the Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Find all the cool spots with the Historic Downtown Walking tour: https://discoverbristol.org/signature_experience/historic-downtown-walking-tour/