Susan's Farmhouse Guidebook
Racing & Sports
8.7 Miles - Racing events throughout the year, March through September.
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Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway Blvd8.7 Miles - Racing events throughout the year, March through September.
Sightseeing & Parks
7.1 miles - A natural sight to see near farmhouse. 420 Cave Hill Road, Blountville, TN. (13 min)
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I-Appalachian Caverns
420 Cave Hill Rd7.1 miles - A natural sight to see near farmhouse. 420 Cave Hill Road, Blountville, TN. (13 min)
Abingdon - Damascus Trail. Can cycle from Abingdon to Damascus and back about 14 miles each way, also very pleasant to walk.
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Virginia Creeper Trail Bike Shop
201 Pecan St SEAbingdon - Damascus Trail. Can cycle from Abingdon to Damascus and back about 14 miles each way, also very pleasant to walk.
Built in 1832, lots of history, definitely worth a visit. Across the street from the barter theater. (27 min)
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The Martha Washington Inn & Spa
150 W Main StBuilt in 1832, lots of history, definitely worth a visit. Across the street from the barter theater. (27 min)
Beautiful views, drive all the way to top. Stops along the way. Fly fishing and trails. Picnic tables. Got to see, beautiful!!
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South Holston Dam
Beautiful views, drive all the way to top. Stops along the way. Fly fishing and trails. Picnic tables. Got to see, beautiful!!
Big Lake, if you go in the 4 Little Ln. entrance. $2 to get in. You can rent paddle boats or put in your own kayak or paddleboard. Enjoy and easy walk along the lake or take one of the trails (moderate to difficult). Worth the $2 per vehicle, however you can park outside of park and take gravel trail to waterfalls at no charge. Drive around the outside perimeter of the park and you will find a city recycle center and a parking at Rooster park. 13 min
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Steele Creek Park
4 Little LnBig Lake, if you go in the 4 Little Ln. entrance. $2 to get in. You can rent paddle boats or put in your own kayak or paddleboard. Enjoy and easy walk along the lake or take one of the trails (moderate to difficult). Worth the $2 per vehicle, however you can park outside of park and take gravel trail to waterfalls at no charge. Drive around the outside perimeter of the park and you will find a city recycle center and a parking at Rooster park. 13 min
On Vance drive. This is the other end of Steele Creek Park, it is free, can walk from there all the way to the Little Lane entrance, also access all the hiking trails. Great 2 mile hike on gravel trail to waterfalls.
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Rooster Front Park
1160 Vance DrOn Vance drive. This is the other end of Steele Creek Park, it is free, can walk from there all the way to the Little Lane entrance, also access all the hiking trails. Great 2 mile hike on gravel trail to waterfalls.
In Kingsport. On the Patrick Henry reservoir on the Holston River. Mountain biking and hiking. Fort Patrick Henry lake, it is free, can put in canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. Check out Duck Island. (21 min)
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Warriors' Path State Park
490 Hemlock RdIn Kingsport. On the Patrick Henry reservoir on the Holston River. Mountain biking and hiking. Fort Patrick Henry lake, it is free, can put in canoes, kayaks and paddle boards. Check out Duck Island. (21 min)
Great for cycling or walking. Lots of places to access the Greenbelt, some have restrooms others just parking. Download a map of the Kingsport Greenbelt. Goes along the Holston River, very pretty. The Exchange place is a collection of old buildings only open to the public on certain Sundays during the month right next to that is the Trail head to the Kingsport Greenbelt
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Kingsport Greenbelt Trail Head
Kingsport GreenbeltGreat for cycling or walking. Lots of places to access the Greenbelt, some have restrooms others just parking. Download a map of the Kingsport Greenbelt. Goes along the Holston River, very pretty. The Exchange place is a collection of old buildings only open to the public on certain Sundays during the month right next to that is the Trail head to the Kingsport Greenbelt
In Elizabethton on south bank of the Watauga River. Signs tell the history of the area. Fort still standing. (35 min)
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
1651 W Elk AveIn Elizabethton on south bank of the Watauga River. Signs tell the history of the area. Fort still standing. (35 min)
Big pool at bottom of falls that you can swim. It is cold! (43 min)
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Blue Hole Falls
Big pool at bottom of falls that you can swim. It is cold! (43 min)
Well marked forest trails. The white rock loop, 5.1 miles, moderate to hard, great views from Sunset Point and TipTop. Must hike to lookout spots. Johnson City. (38 min)
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Buffalo Mountain Park
570 Highridge RdWell marked forest trails. The white rock loop, 5.1 miles, moderate to hard, great views from Sunset Point and TipTop. Must hike to lookout spots. Johnson City. (38 min)
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
853 Bays Mountain Park RdShopping
Shopping shopping and shopping as well as variety of restaurants. This is close and a lot to offer. Turn right at the end of So. Hollow Rd, and take Island road all the way there.
4.5 miles - Shopping and restaurants located in Bristol. https://thepinnacle.com/
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The Pinnacle
460 Pinnacle Pkwy4.5 miles - Shopping and restaurants located in Bristol. https://thepinnacle.com/
Fresh produce, only 5 1/2 miles from farmhouse. They have a pickled section with quite a variety. (11 min)
The Big Red Apple Shed
594 Tennessee 126Fresh produce, only 5 1/2 miles from farmhouse. They have a pickled section with quite a variety. (11 min)
In the summer, Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Great selection of fresh produce, grass fed beef, lamb and eggs. Lots of flowers, definitely worth a visit. Open in the winter but different hours. (26 min)
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Abingdon Farmers Market
100 Cummings StIn the summer, Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Great selection of fresh produce, grass fed beef, lamb and eggs. Lots of flowers, definitely worth a visit. Open in the winter but different hours. (26 min)
City/town information
8.3 miles - Historic downtown with Tennessee and Virginia state line, and the birthplace of country music. If you don't take 81, you pass the motor speedway on your way to downtown. Places to eat and see. Antiques, shows, and more.
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Bristol
8.3 miles - Historic downtown with Tennessee and Virginia state line, and the birthplace of country music. If you don't take 81, you pass the motor speedway on your way to downtown. Places to eat and see. Antiques, shows, and more.
Food scene
Recommended by locals. All fresh and made there. Family owned. History. Worth the drive if you like bbq and greasy spoon. Host husband's favorite.
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Ridgewood Barbecue
900 Elizabethton HwyRecommended by locals. All fresh and made there. Family owned. History. Worth the drive if you like bbq and greasy spoon. Host husband's favorite.
Different BBQ sauces to try. Cool building. Walking to downtown Bristol. Host favorite.
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Southern Craft BBQ Bristol
15 Commonwealth AveDifferent BBQ sauces to try. Cool building. Walking to downtown Bristol. Host favorite.
On a small river, very pretty, nice wines. Can do a picnic wine tasting for $16, picnic tables are bring your own chair. Has live music some evenings. Guest favorite.
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Abingdon Vineyards
20530 Alvarado RdOn a small river, very pretty, nice wines. Can do a picnic wine tasting for $16, picnic tables are bring your own chair. Has live music some evenings. Guest favorite.
Host favorite - try the pizza, thin crust like flatbread. Can get in white, wheat or gluten free. Menu in kitchen binder. Wide-variety of food - pizza, BBQ, and Mexican. Got to try a pie or cake! Located in downtown Bristol and 2 more in Johnson City.
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Cootie Brown's in Bristol
118 Volunteer PkwyHost favorite - try the pizza, thin crust like flatbread. Can get in white, wheat or gluten free. Menu in kitchen binder. Wide-variety of food - pizza, BBQ, and Mexican. Got to try a pie or cake! Located in downtown Bristol and 2 more in Johnson City.
There is one in Blountville, Bristol, and in other areas. Fast food, kids and parents seem to like. (Guest favorite)
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Pal's Sudden Service
527 Kane StThere is one in Blountville, Bristol, and in other areas. Fast food, kids and parents seem to like. (Guest favorite)
Blackbird Bakery
188 Piedmont AveDowntown Bristol. Guest and local favorite.
Downtown. Hank Williams Sr. Last meal before death. Post a dollar on wall. Host favorite.
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Burger Bar
120 Piedmont AveDowntown. Hank Williams Sr. Last meal before death. Post a dollar on wall. Host favorite.
Multiple locations, Kingsport closest. Guest favorite and recommend family take home meals.
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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
2004 N Eastman RdMultiple locations, Kingsport closest. Guest favorite and recommend family take home meals.
Very nice! In the Bristol Hotel in downtown. Can make reservations through Open Table. Excellent! Roof top bar in building overlooking the city. Host favorite.
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Vivian's Table
115 Country Music WayVery nice! In the Bristol Hotel in downtown. Can make reservations through Open Table. Excellent! Roof top bar in building overlooking the city. Host favorite.
Roof top of the Bristol Hotel over looks the city and famous Bristol sign.
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Lumac Rooftop Bar
115 Country Music WayRoof top of the Bristol Hotel over looks the city and famous Bristol sign.
Gourmet and Company
214 E Mountcastle DrJohnson City, fine dining for a special occasion.
Nice place to stop when walking State St. lunch or dinner.
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620 State Restaurant: Sushi + Asian + American + Cocktail Bar | Bristol, TN
620 E State StNice place to stop when walking State St. lunch or dinner.
Theater & Museums
Visit and see a play at the barter theater, the nations longest running professional theater. Does about 25 performance as a year, top quality, like off Broadway.
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I-Barter Theatre
127 W Main StVisit and see a play at the barter theater, the nations longest running professional theater. Does about 25 performance as a year, top quality, like off Broadway.
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music WayGrocery shopping
Within few miles of house.
Food City
1430 Volunteer Pkwy