Visit the iconic downtown Bristol for an afternoon/evening of live music and great food. There are lots of bars, and most have live music, as Bristol is the birthplace of country music. There is even a country music museum. Dining options in Downtown Bristol: The Bistro, 620 State Street, Southern Craft, Delta Blues, The Bistro, The Corner, or Machiavelli's. Sweet treats: we recommend the Black Bird bakery, previously voted The Best Bakery in Virginia. Don't forget to grab a picture standing in both VA and TN on plaques in the middle of the road and the famous Bristol sign.
Take a nice drive through Hiltons, Virginia, and arrive at this very easy, short, but slightly steep hike, overlooking the valleys of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. The views are definitely worth while.
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