Things To Do
South Holston Lake
Visit the top of South Holston Dam or walk the Spillway Trail! Laura’s family frequently visits the lake and walks the Spillway on some Thanksgiving mornings. The address above is the Dam Visitor Center, and the website below is the All Trails page for the Spillway.
Downtown Bristol
Explore downtown Bristol! Pop into William Kings Clothiers for men’s clothing, The Birdie Shoppe for flowers or gifts, Willow Creek for antiques, or Dragonfly Book Bar for books and a drink. We also recommend grabbing a drink at the Lumac Rooftop Bar at the Bristol Hotel.
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum tells the story of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, the influential recordings that sparked the “big bang of country music," and continue to inspire the music of today.
Virginia Creeper Trail
A great trail for walking or biking! Afterwards, be sure to explore and eat in historic Abingdon. We recommend 128 Pecan and White Birch for lunch, The Girl and The Raven for coffee and a pastry, and The Tavern for dinner.
Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards
Treat yourself to a spa day or enjoy wine and food at the tasting room, Taste.