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Johnson City Convention & Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 180 Johnson City, TN 37605 C Rev, Ride & Relax alling all motorcycle riders from near and far to experience the Southern Dozen! Enjoy an adventurous ride with leaning curves and lush terrain or just a leisurely ride taking you through our breathtaking mountains. Visit www.SouthernDozen.com to see the ride maps and to learn about the exciting attractions found on each of the Southern Dozen routes. Holiday Inn Express Ramada Limited Interstate Inn Red Roof Inn places to stay in johnson city Johnson Inn Sleep Inn & Suites Quality Inn Super 8 Motel 11-E Motel 3500 W. Market St. 423-928-2131 Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center 2406 N. Roan St. 423-282-2161 www.bestwestern.com Carnegie Hotel 1216 W. State of Franklin Rd. 423-979-6400 www.carnegiehotel.com Comfort Inn 1900 S. Roan St. 423-928-9600 www.comfortinn.com/hotel/tn444 Comfort Suites 3118 Browns Mill Rd. 423-610-0010 www.johnsoncitycomfortsuites.com www.SouthernDozen.com www.Facebook.com/SouthernDozen Courtyard by Marriott 4025 Hamilton Place 423-262-0275 www.marriott.com/trijc DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 211 Mockingbird Ln. 423-929-2000 www.doubletreejohnsoncity.com Fox Motel 3406 W. Market St. 423-928-0267 Hampton Inn 508 N. State of Franklin Rd. 423-929-8000 www.hamptoninnjohnsoncity.com Holiday Inn 101 W. Springbrook Dr. 423-282-4611 www.holidayinn.com/johnsoncitytn 2 Orr Court 423-328-0500 www.hiexpress.com 2312 Browns Mill Rd. 423-282-2211 www.roomstays.com/hotel/889243 2700 W. Market St. 423-926-8145 119 Pinnacle Dr. 423-282-0488 www.qualityinn.com Motel 6 207 E. Mountcastle Drive 423-282-3335 www.motel6.com 2606 N. Roan St. 423-282-4011 www.ramada.com 210 Broyles Dr. 423-282-3040 www.redroof.com 2020 Franklin Terrace Ct. 423-915-0081 www.sleepinn.com/hotel/TN259 108 Wesley St. 423-282-8818 www.super8.com Volunteer Lodge 2316 Browns Mill Rd. 423-282-3737 www.volunteerlodgetn.com attraction map Food & Drink Cultural Attractions Fuel Natural Attractions H Some attractions are well-worth the visit but deviate from the ride. Look for the star next to select attractions and you’ll know you’re headed off on another adventure! Fuel the Adventure 1 Roadrunner Market #143 (Shell) 607 Twin Oaks Drive, Johnson City, TN 6 Roadrunner Market #146 (Shell) 648 Elizabethton Highway, Bluff City, TN 2 Roadrunner Market #131 (Shell) 3894 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 7 Roadrunner Market #189 (Shell) 2121 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA 3 Roadrunner Market #123 (Shell) 101 E. Jackson Blvd., Jonesborough, TN 8 Roadrunner Market #122 (Shell) 4953 Highway 19-E, Hampton, TN 4 Roadrunner Market #139 (Shell) 2695 Boones Creek Road, Gray, TN 9 Roadrunner Market #149 (Shell) 1415 N. Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 5 Roadrunner Market #118 (Shell) 6399 Kingsport Highway, Gray, TN 1 2 The Snake Ride About 112 Miles Round-Trip Top of the roan About 107 Miles Round-Trip T S his ride takes you through historic Elizabethton, to the top of Roan Mountain—home of East Tennessee’s grandest scenery. Roan Mountain is also home to the world’s largest natural stand of Catawba Rhododendron. It’s the perfect place to feel the cleansing, cool breeze, smell the fragrant wildflowers, and let your mind wander back to a simpler time. nake through the Tennessee mountains, through Stoney Creek and across into the pastoral Shady Valley. From there, it’s on up to the extraordinary Backbone Rock, with outcroppings, hiking trails, and beautiful photo ops. Continue into Damascus, home of the Virginia Creeper Trail, and return through peaceful Mountain City, beside the beautiful Watauga Lake. Roadrunner Market #143 to Fuel the Adventure 607 Twin Oaks Drive, Johnson City, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. DIRECTIONS: Turn right onto... N. Roan St. /11E N. 12.9 mi R- Exit Hwy 394E 7.5 mi R- 421S to Shady Valley 18.1 mi L- 133 N. Backbone Rock 14.3 mi R- 58 E. 3.6 mi DIRECTIONS: Turn right onto... N. Roan St. R- Hwy 11E N. 9.4 mi R- Hwy 19E S./321S 27 mi R- Hwy 143 S. Roan Mtn. 12.6 mi 143 changes to NC 261 12.8 mi R- 91 S. Mountain City 14.3 mi R- Hwy 67 W./91 at light 28.5 becomes 321 R- Hwy 321/67W &19E at Hampton 9.6 mi L- Hwy 321 S/67W Broad St. 17.1 mi R- I-26 W Exit 20 Roan Street H Downtown Elizabethton for some antiquing Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 www.tourcartercounty.com Shady Valley Country Store a great deli with area souvenirs available 110 Highway 133, Shady Valley, TN 423-739-2325 www.facebook.com/ShadyValleyCountryStore H The Coffee Company Bakery, Roastery and Restaurant In The Country Bakery & Eatery All Bikers Welcome 409 Fritz Street, Damascus, VA 276-475-5309 www.inthecountryonline.net H Doe River Covered Bridge to appreciate regional history Overlook at Watauga Lake for amazing views and photography opportunities Highway 321, Butler, TN www.wataugalakeexperience.com Laurel Falls for stretching your legs and taking in the scenery Highway 321, Hampton, TN alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/laurel-falls Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site for enriching your historical knowledge 1651 E. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com Sammons for the best hot dog in Elizabethton 2020 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN www.sammonshotdogs.com 423-543-3499 444 E. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 423-542-3438 www.experiencingcoffee.com 3rd Street and Hattie Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 www.tdot.state.tn.us/bridges/existing/Elizabethtonbridge.htm Roadrunner Market #122 to Fuel the Adventure 4953 Highway 19-E, Hampton, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com R- Hwy 226 N. 16.3 mi Hwy NC 226 changes to TN 107 W. 10.5 mi R- Hwy 173 W. 0.6 mi L- Hwy 173 0.9 mi R- I-26 W 12 mi Exit 20 Roan St. H Unaka Mountains / The Beauty Spot to stretch your legs and get some fresh air Rock Creek Road, Erwin, TN http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Unaka%20 Mountains%20Beauty%20Spot Wiseman’s Clothing and Shoes for the cowboy–or girl–in you 6001 Unicoi Drive, Johnson City, TN 423-926-0691 www.facebook.com/WisemansClothing&Shoes Main Street Pizza for a tasty slice 300 E. Main Street, Johnson City, TN 423-631-0180 Catawaba Rhododendron for spectacular views Highway 143, Roan Mountain, TN www.roanmountain.com/gardens.htm Hands On! Regional Museum for kids and adults alike 315 E. Main Street, Johnson City, TN 423-928-6508 www.handsonmuseum.org Unicoi County Heritage Museum and National Fish Hatchery to learn how our waters are kept populated for fishing 520 Federal Hatchery Road, Erwin, TN 423-743-9449 The Battery to unwind from the ride and experience downtown Johnson City dining 601 Spring Street, Johnson City, TN 4 3 8th wonder of the world About 86 Miles Round-Trip places of the past About 66 Miles Round-Trip N ortheast Tennessee has an epic history from the “volunteers” who saved the American Revolution, to the homes of legendary pioneers, statesmen, and even a U.S. president. This route takes you along cobblestone streets to the birthplace of Davy Crockett, past extraordinary museums and a farm preserved since 1791. C alled the “8th Wonder of the World” by William Jennings Bryan, Natural Tunnel is more than one million years old and has been attracting visitors for more than two centuries. Ride the chairlift down to hiking trails, picnic tables, and of course, the incredible tunnel itself. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. DIRECTIONS: Turn right onto... N. Roan St. I-26W 3.2 mi L- Exit 17 Hwy 354/Boones Creek Rd. 7 mi R- Main St. 0.7 mi R- Persimmon Ridge Rd. 1.2 mi L- 11E/321 W. Jackson Blvd. 18.9 mi L- 11E S. Business 2.5 mi R- College St./Andrew Johnson 0.3 mi DIRECTIONS: Turn right onto... N. Roan St. R- I-26W/US 23N 40.5 mi R- SR 871 1.3 mi R- SR 370 0.3 mi R- Tusculum Blvd/11E N. Business 2.5 mi 11E/321 N. 9.3 mi R- S. Heritage Rd.1.2 mi R- Davy Crockett Birthplace Park 2.2 mi R- Hwy 11E/321 N. 11.5 mi L- Hwy 354 N. Boones Creek 6.1 mi R- I-26E Exit 20 Roan St. Roadrunner Market #123 to Fuel the Adventure 101 E. Jackson Blvd., Jonesborough, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com Main Street Cafe & Catering Great, fresh food since 1982 117 W. Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-2460 www.mainstreetcatering.net Dixie Barbeque for some Southern flavor 3301 N. Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 423-283-7447 www.dixiebarbeque.net Davy Crockett Birthplace to enrich your historical knowledge 1245 Davy Crockett Park Road, Limestone, TN www.tn.gov/environment/parks/DavyCrockettSHP Roadrunner Market #139 to Fuel the Adventure 2695 Boones Creek Road, Gray, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com Tennessee’s Sunnyside Trail to stretch your legs and enjoy the scenery www.netta.com/sunnysidetrail ETSU Natural History Museum and Fossil Site for a prehistoric adventure 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN www.grayfossilmuseum.com Andrew Johnson’s Homestead to learn the rich history of our 17th president 101 N. College Street, Greeneville, TN 423-638-3551 www.nps.gov/anjo/index.htm Natural Tunnel State Park for incredible views and a wonderful natural formation 1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway, Duffield, VA www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/nat.shtml Natural Tunnel State Park Return tripL- SR 871 L- US 23S 1.3mi R- I-26/US 23S 40.5 mi Exit 20 Roan St. 6 5 Music to your ears About 88 Miles Round-Trip N I ortheast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are famous for their music. As the home of the legendary Carter Family and the Birthplace of Country Music, this area laid the foundation for America’s modern music scene. Dine at the Burger Bar where Hank Williams was last seen alive, visit the auditorium that June Carter and Johnny Cash called home, and where the first “country” recordings were made in 1927. Spelunker tour About 60 Miles Round-Trip n the early days of colonization, settlers were often confronted by Indians—who seemed to attack and then disappear into thin air. Later, colonists discovered a majestic underground river, which they used as a hiding place during the Civil War. On this ride, you’ll see this unique cave, now called Bristol Caverns, as well as Appalachian Caverns—an underground labyrinth more than one million years old. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. Bristol Motor Speedway for an adrenaline-pumping good time 151 Speedway Boulevard, Bristol, TN 423-989-6933 www.bristolmotorspeedway.com Burger Bar to follow in Hank Williams’ steps and enjoy a juicy burger and a refreshingly creamy milkshake 8 Piedmont Avenue, Bristol, VA 276-466-6200 www.burgerbarbristol.com Historical Bristol TN/VA Sign to remember the adventure with border-crossing photos State Street, Bristol, TN/VA Roadrunner Market #189 to Fuel the Adventure 2121 Euclid Avenue, Bristol, VA www.roadrunnermarket.com Carter Family Fold to soak up some history and, on select evenings, some regional music 3449 A. P. Carter Highway, Hiltons, VA 276-594-0676 www.carterfamilyfold.org H Boones Creek Potter’s Gallery & Gift Shop enjoy browsing through 400 regional artists’ work 2362 Boones Creek Road, Johnson City, TN 423-753-0204 www.boonescreekpottery.com H Ridgewood Barbecue to satisfy your tastebuds 900 Elizabethton Highway, Bluff City, TN 423-538-7543 DIRECTIONS: Turn left onto... N. Roan St. Hwy 11E/19W 21.5 mi R- State St. 421 S 0.4 mi R- Randall St. 0.1mi R- State St. 0.2 mi R- Piedmont Ave 0.1 mi R- State St. 0.2 mi R- Commonwealth Ave Mall/ Birthplace of Country Music 0.6 mi L- Euclid Ave Hwy 11W/421 1.2 mi L- N421 20.7 mi R- Rt. 709 0.1 mi R- Rt. 614 A.P. Carter Hwy 3.3 mi L- Carter Fold and Family Museum R- Rt. 614 A.P. Carter Hwy 3.3 mi L- Rt. 709 0.1 mi R- Hwy 58 4.9 mi L- US 23S 20.4 mi R- US 23S becomes I-26 Exit 20 Roan St. Bellagio’s Greek & Italian Restaurant Delicious Greek & Italian cuisine 3732 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 423-928-1911 www.bellagiosjc.com Roadrunner Market #131 to Fuel the Adventure 3894 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com Winged Deer Park / Boone Lake to stretch your legs, go for a swim, and enjoy the scenery 4137 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 423-283-5815 www.johnsoncitytn.org/parksrec Rocky Mount to experience the Living History Museum 200 Hyder Hill Road, Piney Flats, TN 423-538-7396 www.rockymountmuseum.com Bristol Caverns to explore underground labyrinths 1157 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, TN 423-878-2011 www.bristolcaverns.com Appalachian Caverns to explore and enjoy a unique underground landscape 420 Cave Hill Road, Blountville, TN 423-323-2337 www.appacaverns.com DIRECTIONS: Turn left onto... N. Roan St. Hwy 11E/19W 10.7 mi L- Egypt Rd. 2.6 mi L- Beaver Creek Rd. 0.2 mi R- Old Beaver Creek Rd. 0.2 mi R- Patterson Hill Rd. 1.2 mi L- Cave Hill Rd. 0.1 mi Appalachian Caverns R- Patterson Hill Rd. 0.9 mi L- Old Beaver Creek Rd. 1.7 mi R- SR 394 7.9 mi Road changes to SR 435 Bristol Caverns 2.5 mi R- SR 435 14.2 mi L- Hwy 11E 9 mi L- N Roan St. 7 I 8 The Long Dam Ride About 137 Miles Round-Trip T t’s no secret—the geography and landscape of Northeast Tennessee wouldn’t be the same without several manmade lakes. This tour takes you through rugged gorges, past rocky cliffs, mountain streams, tranquil lakes, unique sites, spectacular formations, and miles of roller-coaster dips and rural charm. Vinegar Pie About 147 Miles Round-Trip his ride, from Johnson City to Clinch Mountain, is as sweet as the “Vinegar Pie” at the Lookout Restaurant. It takes you through some of East Tennessee’s oldest communities, on the trails blazed by Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. Get a panoramic view of Cherokee Lake and the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. It’s truly a feast for the eyes! The Lollipop Shop visit yesteryear today in an old-fashioned candy store 129 E. Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 423-913-2663 www.thelollipopshop.net All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. Pal’s Sudden Service for some tasty “frenchie fries” and a sweet and refreshing “peachy tea” 3206 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN www.palsweb.com Rocky Mount to experience the Living History Museum 200 Hyder Hill Road, Piney Flats, TN 423-538-7396 www.rockymountmuseum.com Roadrunner Market #146 to Fuel the Adventure 648 Elizabethton Hwy, Bluff City, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com Bristol Motor Speedway for an adrenaline-pumping good time 151 Speedway Boulevard, Bristol, TN 423-989-6933 www.bristolmotorspeedway.com Shady Valley Country Store Great deli with area souvenirs available 110 Highway 133, Shady Valley, TN www.facebook.com/ShadyValleyCountryStore Wilbur Dam to enjoy the impressive structure of the second oldest TVA dam and watch the water flow Wilbur and Siam Road, Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 DIRECTIONS: Turn right onto... N. Roan St. R- I-26W 3 mi Exit 13 6.3 mi R- Rt. 75N 1.1mi R- Boone Dam Rd. R- Rt. 75N 9.7 mi R- 126E .6 mi R- 394E 12 mi R- 421S 2.9 mi R- Emmett Rd. 0.8 mi R- Holston View Dam Rd. R- Rt. 421S 15 mi Jct Hwy 91 Shady Valley Country Store Mountain City 11 mi R- Rt. 67W 19 mi R- Rt. 321 10 mi R- Rt. 19E 1.8 mi R- Siam Rd. 3.8 mi R- Wilbur Dam Rd. 0.6 mi R- stop sign Wilbur Dam Rd. to Steel Bridge Rd. 5 mi L- Steel Bridge Rd. 1.1 mi L- Blue Springs Rd. 0.9 mi L- Rt. 91, Stoney Creek Rd. 3 mi L- Rt. 37, 19E exit ramp 8 mi L- Rt. 11E/19W 10 mi Main Street Cafe & Catering Great, fresh food since 1982 117 W. Main Street, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-2460 www.mainstreetcatering.net Roadrunner Market #123 to Fuel the Adventure 101 E. Jackson Boulevard, Jonesborough, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com Andrew Johnson Birthplace to learn more about our 17th president 101 N. College Street, Greeneville, TN 423-638-3551 www.nps.gov/anjo/index.htm Clinch Mountain Lookout Restaurant - for a slice of vinegar pie 190 Lookout Mountain, Thorn Hill, TN 865-767-2511 www.clinchmountainlookout.com/restaurant.htm R- 25E S./11W N. 7.1 mi R- 11W Rogersville exit Hwy 11W N. Bean Station 42.3 mi R- Netherland Inn Rd. 2 mi R- Ridgefields Rd. 0.2 mi L- Riverport Rd. 2.6 mi L- Wilcox Dr. 0.8 mi L- State Hwy 93 0.6 mi R- Fort Henry Drive Hwy 36S 1.8 mi R- Hwy 36 S.14 mi Highway 92, Jefferson City, TN www.tva.gov/sites/cherokee.htm Riverfront Seafood Restaurant for delicious food along the beautiful riverfront 1777 Netherland Inn Road, Kingsport, TN 423-245-3474 www.riverfrontseafood.com H Doe River Covered Bridge to appreciate regional history H Dino’s Restaurant for hunger cravings while you explore Fort Patrick Henry Dam to enjoy the impressive structure and watch the water flow 3653 Ft. Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN www.tva.gov/sites/fortpatrickhenry.htm downtown Elizabethton 420 E. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 423-542-5541 www.facebook.com/DinosRestaurant DIRECTIONS: Turn right onto... N. Roan St. R- I 26W 3 mi R- Exit 17 L- Boones Creek Rd. 6.2 mi R- US Hwy 11E 50 mi R- 25E N. 15.7 mi L- Clinch Mountain Rd. Vinegar Pie R- Veterans Memorial Lookout H Cherokee Lake to stretch your legs and cool off with a swim Historic Netherland Inn to soak up some history 2144 Netherland Inn Road, Kingsport, TN 423-247-3211 www.netherlandinn.com 3rd Street and Hattie Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 www.tdot.state.tn.us/bridges/existing/Elizabethtonbridge.htm All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. ETSU Natural History Museum and Fossil Site for a prehistoric adventure 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 423-439-3659 www.grayfossilmuseum.com Roadrunner Market #139 to Fuel the Adventure 2695 Boones Creek Road, Gray, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com 10 9 howling wolves, stars and history About 57 Miles Round-Trip mountain ribbons About 157 Miles Round-Trip T he highways of East Tennessee flow through our crown of glory, the Appalachian Mountains. Prepare to have your breath taken away as you snake across the lakes, rivers, and streams of one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges. Ultimately, the ride leads to one of the greatest rides in the whole world— the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visit the Moses Cone House, the Linn Cove Viaduct, or the various overlooks of Grandfather Mountain. B ays Mountain Park is known for its noisiest inhabitants: the wolves. And on this ride, your tires will howl just as loud as they do. Just a few twists of the throttle will take you to a land isolated from noise and urban life—a land where deer, wild turkeys, and otters thrive alongside owls, beavers, and falcons. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. DIRECTIONS: Turn left onto... N. Roan St. R- Bristol Hwy 11E 19W 8.9 mi R- Hwy 19E S. 14.1 mi L- Hwy 67E S. 321 28.2 mi R- S. 421 31.3 mi Pal’s Sudden Service for some tasty “frenchie fries” and a sweet and refreshing “peachy tea” 2866 Boones Creek Road, Johnson City, TN www.palsweb.com H Downtown Elizabethton for some antiquing Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 www.tourcartercounty.com Boones Creek Potter’s Gallery & Gift Shop Enjoy browsing through 400 regional artists’ artwork 2362 Boones Creek Road, Johnson City, TN 423-753-0204 www.boonescreekpottery.com Roadrunner Market #122 to Fuel the Adventure 4953 Highway 19-E, Hampton, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com Linville Falls to experience the beauty of the falls Off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Junction US221, Linville, NC www.linvillefalls.com Grandfather Mountain for mountain-fresh air and breathtaking scenery 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC www.grandfather.com Moses Cone Memorial Park to enjoy regional crafts and explore the beautiful grounds of an estate filled with history. Park View Circle, Blowing Rock, NC 28605 http://www.blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations DIRECTIONS: Turn right onto... N. Roan St. I 26W 15 mi Exit 35, SR93 4.5 mi R- Orebank Rd. 1.2 mi Exchange Place L- Orebank Rd. 1.4 mi R- Memorial Blvd. 0.4 mi R- Center St. 4.1 mi R- Netherland Inn Rd. 0.9 mi R- Blue Ridge Pkwy 0.2 mi L- S. Blue Ridge Pkwy 14 mi S. 321 to Linville 3.7 mi NC 181N 3.7 mi R- N. 194 6 mi 19E/19 N. 194 33.1 mi L- S. 19E/11W 14.7 mi ETSU Natural History Museum and Fossil Site for a prehistoric adventure 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 423-439-3659 www.grayfossilmuseum.com Catawba Rhododendron for spectacular views Highway 143, Roan Mountain, TN www.roanmountain.com/gardens.htm moses-cone-manor Roadrunner Market #139 to Fuel the Adventure 2695 Boones Creek Road, Gray, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com Bays Mountain Park to get back to nature Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 423-229-9447 www.baysmountain.com The Netherland Inn 1.1 mi R- Industry Drive SR355 2 mi R- Wilcox Dr. 1.7 mi R- Meadowview Parkway 2.7 mi R- Bays Mountain Rd. 0.3 mi Bays Mountain R- Bays Mountain Rd. 0.4 mi L- Reservoir Rd. 2.2mi R- I-26E Exit 20 Roan St. 12 11 E two rivers, one mountain, and ten million trout eggs About 78 Miles Round-Trip east tennessee history tour About 37 Miles Round-Trip xplore the scenic roads leading to the historical Rocky Mount and Tipton-Haynes sites, the Sycamore Shoals Fort, and Carter’s Mansion—the oldest mansion in East Tennessee, dating back to 1775. At the Doe River, you’ll see one of the country’s last remaining covered bridges, which dates back to the early 1800s. F east your eyes on some of the nation’s largest breeding trout, then ascend into the famed Cherokee National Forest. This ride goes up and way back into the Tennessee and North Carolina mountains, where the cool rivers flow lazily along. As you ride farther away from civilization, you’ll find yourself in a notorious land formerly known for its whiskey makers and moonshine runners. Rocky Mount to experience the Living History Museum 200 Hyder Hill Road, Piney Flats, TN 423-538-7396 www.rockymountmuseum.com Roadrunner Market #146 to Fuel the Adventure 648 Elizabethton Hwy, Bluff City, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com City Market Best burgers and chicken salad 449 East E Street, Elizabethton, TN 423-543-1751 www.facebook.com/CityMarket H Downtown Elizabethton for some antiquing Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 www.tourcartercounty.com H The Coffee Company Bakery, Roastery and Restaurant 444 E. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 423-542-3438 www.experiencingcoffee.com Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site for enriching your historical knowledge 1651 E. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site for enriching your knowledge of local history 2620 S. Roan Street, Johnson City, TN 423-926-3631 www.tipton-haynes.org H Downtown Johnson City to enjoy art, shopping and dining Main Street, Johnson City, TN H Hands On! Regional Museum for kids and adults alike 315 E. Main Street, Johnson City, TN www.handsonmuseum.org H Main Street Pizza for a tasty slice 300 E. Main Street, Johnson City, TN 423-631-0180 All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. DIRECTIONS: Turn left onto... N. Roan St. R- Hwy 11E/19W 5 mi R- Hyder Hill Rd. - Rocky Mount R- 11E/19W 4.5 mi R- 19E S. 9.1 mi L- Carter Mansion Historic Area R- Out of lot 3.4 mi R- Sycamore Shoals Historic Area R- Hwy 67/321 W 6.1 mi L- S. Roan St. 1 mi Tipton-Haynes Historic Area .5 mi R- S. Roan St. 1.9 mi R- I-26W Exit 20 Roan St. H Downtown Johnson City to enjoy art, shopping, and dining Main Street, Johnson City, TN DIRECTIONS: Turn left onto... N. Roan St. 1 mi R- 381 S. 6.3 mi R- 381 S./321 North 2.4 mi R- S. Roan St. 8 mi Hwy 173 E. and Hwy 107 W. 1.2 mi L- Hwy 395 E. 6.9 mi NC state line: Hwy 395 turns into NC Hwy 197S 7.1 mi R- Cross railroad, turn R 1.7 mi R- Cross French Broad River then turn R 3.7 mi R- 19W N. 13 mi R- 19 N. 5.5 mi I-26 W. 19.4 mi Exit 20 Roan St. H Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site for enriching your knowledge of local history 2620 S. Roan Street, Johnson City, TN www.tipton-haynes.org Choo Choo Cafe for a tasty treat 111 S. Main Street, Erwin, TN 423-743-0700 Clinchfield Railroad Museum at Unicoi County Heritage Museum and National Fish Hatchery for some interesting facts about the locomotive 520 Federal Hatchery Road, Erwin, TN 423-743-9449 Nolichucky River to stretch your legs,watch the rafters and fish Erwin, TN Roadrunner Market #149 to Fuel the Adventure 1415 N. Main Avenue, Erwin, TN www.roadrunnermarket.com Thompson’s Farm (in season) to get out and enjoy the pastoral life 236 Charlie Carson Road (Highway 107), Jonesborough, TN 423-753-4429 H Unaka Mountains / The Beauty Spot to stretch your legs and get some fresh air Rock Creek Road, Erwin, TN http://www.easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Unaka%20 Mountains%20Beauty%20Spot