Bristol Guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite BBQ restaurant. Gotta try the Burnt Ends!
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Southern Craft BBQ Bristol
15 Commonwealth AveOur favorite BBQ restaurant. Gotta try the Burnt Ends!
Blackbird Bakery
188 Piedmont AveBest bakery in the Tri-cities.
Shopping, plenty of food options, this is a popular spot and it is super close-by.
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The Pinnacle
460 Pinnacle PkwyShopping, plenty of food options, this is a popular spot and it is super close-by.
Cootie Brown's in Bristol
118 Volunteer PkwyLive music on the weekends, but be aware that people smoke/drink in the outdoor seating. If you want the live music without the smoke, I'd recommend going across the street to Burger Bar!
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Quaker Steak & Lube
629 State StLive music on the weekends, but be aware that people smoke/drink in the outdoor seating. If you want the live music without the smoke, I'd recommend going across the street to Burger Bar!
Sightseeing
This park is amazing! Walking/biking trails, fishing, splash pad, playgrounds, nature center.
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Steele Creek Park
4 Little LnThis park is amazing! Walking/biking trails, fishing, splash pad, playgrounds, nature center.
Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway BlvdSaturday and Sunday 8am-5pm. Bring some cash, almost no one accepts cards. Lots of random stuff, and a great intro to people/culture in the area!
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I-Flea Market yase-Tri-Cities
4571 US-11ESaturday and Sunday 8am-5pm. Bring some cash, almost no one accepts cards. Lots of random stuff, and a great intro to people/culture in the area!
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music WayStraddle the state line (VA and TN) and enjoy the iconic Bristol light-up sign at night!
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State Street
State StreetStraddle the state line (VA and TN) and enjoy the iconic Bristol light-up sign at night!
Recommend the guided tour through a natural cavern. Worth the ticket price! Great for kids.
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I-Bristol Caverns
1157 Bristol Caverns HighwayRecommend the guided tour through a natural cavern. Worth the ticket price! Great for kids.
Gray Fossil Site
1212 Suncrest DrHands-on fossil museum, great for kids.
Hiking
Blue Hole Falls
Appalachian Trail (US 19-E)
Appalachian National Scenic TrailRoan Mountain