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.
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Southern Craft BBQ Bristol
15 Commonwealth Ave
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Great variety of smoked meats and barbeque sauces! You can't go wrong.
Delicious down-home cooking and you're welcomed like family.
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Eatz on Moore Street
17 Moore St
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Delicious down-home cooking and you're welcomed like family.
Great barbeque and really amazing blues entertainment!
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Delta Blues
724 State St
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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!
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The Angry Italian Restaurant
714 State St
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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.
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Bloom
601 State St
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Great for brunch and lunch. Amazing coffees. They offer delicious dinner reservations Thur - Sat.

Favorite local breweries & taphouses

Great local beers!
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State Street Brewing
801 State St
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Great local beers!
Over 30 local and national craft beers on tap. Check back often, they switch drafts daily.
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Cascade Draft House
828 State St
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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.
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Lumac Rooftop Bar
115 Country Music Way
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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
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Don't miss out on exploring our beautiful section of the Appalachian Trail.
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Virginia Creeper Trail
331 Douglas Drive
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Outdoor Activities

Best trout fresh water fly-fishing experience possible! Ask for Sam Dennis.
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The South Holston River Company
1084 Aberlea Valley Cir
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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.
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South Holston Lake
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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.
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The Cameo Theater
703 State St
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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.
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Paramount Center for the Arts
518 State St
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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.

旅行者建议

习俗和文化

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.
不要错过

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/