David’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A great attraction for anyone visiting the mountains of East Tennessee.
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Blue Hole
National Forest 202A great attraction for anyone visiting the mountains of East Tennessee.
Peaceful old covered bridge in the heart of Elizabethton. Close to several parks for the kids to play.
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Covered Bridge Park
East Elk AvenuePeaceful old covered bridge in the heart of Elizabethton. Close to several parks for the kids to play.
Very unique historical state park and historical museum. Learn about the history of the area and enjoy the hiking trails that run behind the museum.
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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
1651 W Elk AveVery unique historical state park and historical museum. Learn about the history of the area and enjoy the hiking trails that run behind the museum.
We had such a wonderful time at this very unique cave. The guides were awesome. The cave is amazing.
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I-Appalachian Caverns
420 Cave Hill RdWe had such a wonderful time at this very unique cave. The guides were awesome. The cave is amazing.
Shopping
If you are someone who identifies with the "natural crowd", you are sure to love stopping in to visit a shop that educates and provides safe alternatives to conventional bath and body products - soap, candles, deodorant, laundry soap, shaving soap, and much more. Located 14 minutes from the Farm House! Mention that you saw this guidebook listing and receive 15% off any in store purchase.
Free Reign Farm Goat Milk Soaps & Wood Wick Candles
1703 Rocky Ridge RoadIf you are someone who identifies with the "natural crowd", you are sure to love stopping in to visit a shop that educates and provides safe alternatives to conventional bath and body products - soap, candles, deodorant, laundry soap, shaving soap, and much more. Located 14 minutes from the Farm House! Mention that you saw this guidebook listing and receive 15% off any in store purchase.
A great place to grab ice cream, old fashioned candy, snacks, and experience a local downtown general store. Great owners.
Simple Blessings General Store
508 E Elk AveA great place to grab ice cream, old fashioned candy, snacks, and experience a local downtown general store. Great owners.
Our favorite little antique mall in all of Elizabethton. It is hidden in the downtown area surrounded by a lot of other unique shops. Definitely worth the trip to see unique items for sale at affordable prices.
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Duck Crossing Antique Mall
515 E Elk AveOur favorite little antique mall in all of Elizabethton. It is hidden in the downtown area surrounded by a lot of other unique shops. Definitely worth the trip to see unique items for sale at affordable prices.
Looking for unique, locally raised vegetables, meat, and breads? Head over to this unique little shop in Jonesborough for a great selection.
Boone Street Market
101 Boone StLooking for unique, locally raised vegetables, meat, and breads? Head over to this unique little shop in Jonesborough for a great selection.
Food scene
A quick drive through that has a lot of food options and the best chocolate shakes you have ever tried. 4 minutes from the Farm House
Barker's Drive-Thru
1022 Tennessee 91A quick drive through that has a lot of food options and the best chocolate shakes you have ever tried. 4 minutes from the Farm House
This is the Mexican restaurant that will not disappoint in Elizabethton. Great for lunch or dinner. Plenty of dinning space. Family friendly. Try the Torito Pina - David's favorite!
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El Charolais De Elizabethton
508 Broad StThis is the Mexican restaurant that will not disappoint in Elizabethton. Great for lunch or dinner. Plenty of dinning space. Family friendly. Try the Torito Pina - David's favorite!
You won't be disappointed. They have unique items like goat cheese pizza. Most items can be customized. Flavor is very good. Selection is good. They spend their money on making amazing food...expect to sit on basically a front porch for your dining experience though.
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Smoky Mountain Bakers
126 Orr StYou won't be disappointed. They have unique items like goat cheese pizza. Most items can be customized. Flavor is very good. Selection is good. They spend their money on making amazing food...expect to sit on basically a front porch for your dining experience though.
If you want the local favorite coffee, skip Starbucks and head over to The Coffee Company. Lunch, Coffee, Deserts, and great for a quiet conversation with a friend.
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The Coffee Company
444 E Elk AveIf you want the local favorite coffee, skip Starbucks and head over to The Coffee Company. Lunch, Coffee, Deserts, and great for a quiet conversation with a friend.
Swimming
Safe swimming area for the whole family. Beautiful little place to relax.
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Shook Branch Swimming Area
1588 US-321 ScenicSafe swimming area for the whole family. Beautiful little place to relax.
If you are staying on a Saturday, see if you can enjoy their "Day Quest Saturdays" - swimming, blobs, zip lines, water slides, climbing tower, and much more. This is a Christian camp - great to come back with the kids for a week long camp as well.
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Doe River Gorge Ministries, Inc.
220 Doe River Gorge RdIf you are staying on a Saturday, see if you can enjoy their "Day Quest Saturdays" - swimming, blobs, zip lines, water slides, climbing tower, and much more. This is a Christian camp - great to come back with the kids for a week long camp as well.
We had a blast at this location. Lazy river in a portion of it and slides. There are areas for little kids to play as well.
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Wetlands Water Park
1523 Persimmon Ridge RdWe had a blast at this location. Lazy river in a portion of it and slides. There are areas for little kids to play as well.
This place has a nice water park with a lazy river making an entire loop. Slides are fun. Safe place for little kids to play. Lots of chairs around the park.
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Kingsport Aquatic Center
1820 Meadowview PkwyThis place has a nice water park with a lazy river making an entire loop. Slides are fun. Safe place for little kids to play. Lots of chairs around the park.
Rafting
This is the local favorite for rafting. They do a good job and reviews are always good.
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Wahoo's Adventures Watauga River Outpost
This is the local favorite for rafting. They do a good job and reviews are always good.