Bristol Guidebook

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Bristol Guidebook

Food scene

Our favorite BBQ restaurant. Gotta try the Burnt Ends!
35 locals recommend
Southern Craft BBQ Bristol
15 Commonwealth Ave
35 locals recommend
Our favorite BBQ restaurant. Gotta try the Burnt Ends!
Best bakery in the Tri-cities.
87 locals recommend
Blackbird Bakery
188 Piedmont Ave
87 locals recommend
Best bakery in the Tri-cities.
Shopping, plenty of food options, this is a popular spot and it is super close-by.
44 locals recommend
The Pinnacle
460 Pinnacle Pkwy
44 locals recommend
Shopping, plenty of food options, this is a popular spot and it is super close-by.
39 locals recommend
Cootie Brown's in Bristol
118 Volunteer Pkwy
39 locals recommend
Live 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!
26 locals recommend
Quaker Steak & Lube
629 State St
26 locals recommend
Live 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.
52 locals recommend
Steele Creek Park
4 Little Ln
52 locals recommend
This park is amazing! Walking/biking trails, fishing, splash pad, playgrounds, nature center.
196 locals recommend
Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway Blvd
196 locals recommend
Saturday 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!
8 locals recommend
Tri-Cities Flea Market
4571 US-11E
8 locals recommend
Saturday 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!
81 locals recommend
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music Way
81 locals recommend
Straddle the state line (VA and TN) and enjoy the iconic Bristol light-up sign at night!
8 locals recommend
State Street
State Street
8 locals recommend
Straddle 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.
71 locals recommend
Bristol Caverns
1157 Bristol Caverns Highway
71 locals recommend
Recommend the guided tour through a natural cavern. Worth the ticket price! Great for kids.
Hands-on fossil museum, great for kids.
46 locals recommend
Gray Fossil Site
1212 Suncrest Dr
46 locals recommend
Hands-on fossil museum, great for kids.

Hiking

27 locals recommend
Blue Hole Falls
27 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Appalachian Trail (US 19-E)
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
16 locals recommend
67 locals recommend
Roan Mountain
67 locals recommend