Bristol / Kingsport KOA

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The Home Place

Come see and feel what it was like as an early settler by exploring this mountain farm, museum and its exhibits. Located in Gate City, VA.

Jonesborough’s Historic District

This is Tennessee’s oldest town. This building, built in 1779, depict the lifestyle of early frontier days. Come enjoy carriage rides, walking tours, guided tours and home tours. Located in historic Jonesborough, Tennessee.

Bristol Caverns

Far below the earth's surface, in the timeless beauty of Bristol Caverns, a strange and exciting experience awaits you. These winding paths and breathtaking scenery were once used by Indians as an attack and escape route. Located in Bristol, TN.

Buckeye Falls

The highest breathtaking waterfall located east of the Rockies, measuring 700 feet from top to bottom. Located in Erwin, TN.

B. Carroll Reese Museum

Exhibits include antique musical items, a collection of Tennessee artifacts and B. Carroll Reese memorabilia. Located in Johnson City, TN.

Carter Family Fold and Museum

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).

Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park

See 65 partially wooded acres of land that offers a Visitors Center, museum, picnicking, fishing, hiking and walking trails, and swimming. Located in Limestone, TN.

The Depot Museum

The charming 1890-s depot-turned-museum highlights Rogersville’s historic printing industry and serves as a visitor information center for the city. Located in Rogersville, TN.

Dickson-Williams Mansion

Come see the "Showplace of East Tennessee" that was built in 1815. Registered guests included Davy Crockett, James K. Polk, Andrew Jackson and Confederate General John Hunt Morgan. Located in Greeneville, TN.

Doe River Covered Bridge

This 1882 bridge is one of the few covered bridges in Tennessee. Located in Elizabethton, TN

Farmhouse Gallery and Gardens

Features include collector prints, wood carvings, dried flowers and other gift items, as well as historical artifacts found in the area. Walking trails take you through the state’s largest perennial and wildflower display gardens and excellent wildlife observation areas. Located in Unicoi, TN

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site

Site includes tailor shop, 1830’s Johnson House Museum, and the Homestead in which he lived from 1851 until his death in 1875. Located in Greeneville, TN.

Appalachian Caverns

Stroll along lighted walkways and discover formations ranging from delicate helictites to towering columns which decorate Appalachian Caverns, Northeast Tennessee's largest commercial caverns. Located in Blountville, TN.

Archie Campbell Tourism Complex

Built by Grand Ole Opry Star Archie Campbell in his hometown, the 27 buildings in the complex include the Old Country Store, Gilley’s Hotel and the Archie Campbell Museum. Located in Bulls Gap, TN.

Netherland Inn

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the fully restored, three-story architectural "gem" is filled with period furnishings that depict an intimate study of life in one of the South’s most important American frontier settlements. The Netherland Inn located on the Old Stage Road in the heart of Kingsport’s Boat Yard Park.

Birthplace of Country Music Alliance

The mountains of Appalachia have long been recognized as a fertile breeding ground for music, as a variety of traditions - Anglo and African, Urban and Rural, Popular and Folk - were fused together to form a distinctive style of music. Visit the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance online for more information.

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium

Bays Mountain is a nature preserve owned and operated by the city of Kingsport, Tennessee. The facilities include the 3000 acre outdoor classroom, a 44 acre lake, and a nature center/museum, inside of which is a planetarium with a 40 foot diameter dome. The park programs are an integral part of the curriculum of local school children, and in recent years the park has assumed regional importance, with students from 33 counties in 5 states currently attending.

Biltmore Estate and Biltmore House

America’s largest home is the centerpiece of Biltmore Estate. George Vanderbilt - the youngest son of an American family famous for its wealth - opened his country retreat in 1895. His guests marveled at this magnificent residence containing 34 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces covering four acres of floor space.

Whitewater Rafting

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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713

Exchange Place

The Preston Farm recaptures life in the early 1800’s. Demonstrations like washing, spinning, weaving, ironing, quilting, candle dipping and basketry are held frequently. Open for tours and by special arrangement for hosting events. Located in Kingsport, TN.

East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick - Natural History Museum and Visitor Center at the Gray Fossil Site

The Gray Fossil Site was discovered in May 2000 by Highway crews during a routine Tennessee Department of Transportation road-widening project. Scientists believe the site was formed by the collapse of an underground limestone cave. It formed a sinkhole that was used as a watering hole by animals from near and far. The Gray Fossil Site was a thriving ecosystem at the end of the Miocene epoch, approximately 4.5-7 million years ago. For further information, visit www.grayfossilmuseum.org.

Beautifully landscaped

Relaxing leash free pet playground with agility fun items for Fido

Outdoor living room with big screen TV and stone fireplace

Large community stone bon fire pit, great for social gatherings

Two playgrounds and a giant jumping pillow

Horseshoe pits, corn hole toss court, hillbilly golf course

Well stocked convenience store and a 'one of a kind' Tennessee Craft Store

Hunt's Brother Pizza and B-Back Bar-B-Que

Coffee Corral; a fully equipped espresso bar

Daily and weekly planned activities

Book now for Memorial day!

With Memorial day right around the corner make sure you get your spot at the Bristol/Kingsport KOA!
We will be having our grand opening for this years swimming season! A cook-out, pony rides, planned activities, craft time, free pancake breakfast and so much more! Come and help us kick off this 2012 summer season with a BANG! You don't want to miss it!

Day passes are available for $ 5.00 per person. This gives you access to our swimming pool, our planned activities, craft hour, free pancake breakfast, gem mining, tye dying, pony rides and much more!

May

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• Fas Mart Street Fights (thru October)
  
• Mopar Mania
  
• Plumb Alley Day
  
• 26th Annual Flag Pond Festival
  
• 17th Annual Iris Festival
  
• Annual Muster at Fort Watauga
  
• Symphony of the Mountains Orchestra Concert
  
• Music on the Square (thru Sept)
  

Themed weekends for May!!!! 

Mother's Day weekend! Come camp and celebrate MOMS! Moms eat free Saturday morning. Enjoy our many different activities we offer! Pony Rides, Mining sluice, movie night, craft hour, games and much more!
Come camp with us during come camp and care weekend! Camp one night on the 11th and get the second night, the 13th for free! All profits go towards sending kids with cancer to camp.

May 18th-20th- Hero Appreciation weekend! Come and camp with us and honor all our HEROS out there. 
Police men, fireman, EMT, and all service men camp for 50% off. 
We will be having special activities like "boot camp" face painting and much more! all in good camping fun!

 
May 27th- 29th- Memorial Day Weekend! Campers cook-out Weekend! We all get together and enjoy a start of the summer cook-out. We supply the hamburgers and hotdogs you can bring a side if you want to! Also we have our many other activities all weekend! GRAND OPENING OF THE POOL!  Day passes avaliable for $ 5.00 per person

June

• AAU Golf State Championship
  
• 14th annual Trout Rodeo
  
• Super Chevy Show
  
• 7th Annual Blue Plum Festival
  
• 13th Annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals 17th-19th
  
• 13th Annual "Shakespeare and Friends"
  
• 46th Annual Covered Bridge Celebration
  
• Annual Covered Bridge Cruise-In
  
• 66th Annual Rhododendron Festival
  
• 24nd Annual Trade Days
  

June 1st- June 3rd  SCHOOLS OUT PARTY!!!- Come and camp and celebrate SUMMER fun! We will be having all kinds of summer activities! 

JUNE 8th- June 10th - HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRISTOL KINGSPORT KOA!!! Come celebrate our "KOA Birthday" with us! KOA memories movie premier ! and so much more!  

FATHERS DAY WEEKEND! 17th-19th, Come camp and celebrate DADS! Dads will get a FREE breakfast Saturday morning. Activities including pony rides, mining sluice, hay rides, crafts, jumping pillow games, slip n slide, and much more!

June 22nd- June 24th - Chocaholic Weekend!!! All you chocolate lovers out there will love this weekend! Come and celebrate the sweater things in life (chocolate that is). 

June 29th- July 8th JULY 4th WEEK!!!! We will be having a cook out and many activities both weekends and during the week! Come join in the FUN of the UNITED STATES!

July

• First Tennessee Bank "National Classic"/AAU 15 and under (National Boys Basketball Championship)
  
• 31th Annual Kingsport Fun Fest
  
• Exchange Place's Farm Fest - Fall Folk Arts Festival
  

4th of JULY Weekend! Come and camp with us this weekend and enjoy a community cook-out, patriotic hay ride, pony rides, mining sluice, jumping pillow fun, wet n wild slip N slide, Tye Dying, Face painting, and much more! 8th-10th-Wild West Weekend! Come make wanted poster, enjoy some western music, Western movie night, Lasso contest, Hoe-Down, Pony rides, mining sluice and much more! Wet and Wild WEEKEND! Friday 15th-Sunday 17th Come and enjoy one of our wildest weekends! We will have a SLIP N SLIDE, a wet and crazy hay ride, pony rides, mining sluice, POOL games, wet jumping pillow fun, tye dye, and more! Don't forget your bathing suits and even a squirt gun if you have one!

August

• 150-lap United Speed Alliance Racing (USAR) Hooters Pro
  
• O’Reilly 200 NASCAR Craftman Truck Series
  
• Food City 250 Busch
  
• Sharpie 500 Nextel Cup
  

August 25th 2012!! Bristol Motor Speedway will be hosting the famous SHARPIE 500 NEXTEL CUP NASCAR RACE!
Known for the world's fast half mile- this event is a once in a life time opportunity
This KOA offers a shuttle service to and from the track, restaurant on site, store, delivery to site, and the most fun AROUND!
DON'T MISS OUT
Call today to make reservations...SPACES GO FAST!!

September

• UARA Stars Late Model
  

Labor Day Weekend! 2nd - 4th, Come enjoy all our fun activites including a cook out, pony rides, mining sluice, entertainment, games, crafts, hay rides, tye dye, jumping pillow games, and many more!