Dale’s guidebook
DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE North Carolina
Great for shopping or just sightseeing. Many shops and restaurants. Just 45-50 minutes down I-26.
Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway BlvdNASCAR racing.
Appalachian Trail
Unaka Springs RoadTwo miles from house. Will give ride and or pick-up.
Exit 32on I-26 turn left (two hundreds feet) your there. Hiking trail with 360 degree view at top. Located about 20-25 minutes from our house.
12 locals recommend
Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower
Exit 32on I-26 turn left (two hundreds feet) your there. Hiking trail with 360 degree view at top. Located about 20-25 minutes from our house.
Nolichucky River
White water rafting 15-20 minutes from house.
15-20 minutes to park. Great place for hiking and beautiful vistas
30 locals recommend
Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park
501 Rocky Fork Road15-20 minutes to park. Great place for hiking and beautiful vistas
Oldest town in Tennessee. Home of International Story Telling Festival the first weekend in October. 45 minutes from house.
56 locals recommend
Jonesborough
Oldest town in Tennessee. Home of International Story Telling Festival the first weekend in October. 45 minutes from house.
See Rainbow trout in different stages of development. Exit 36 (Main Street) exit turn toward traffic light, at light turn left travel 1/4 mile,hatchery on left.
7 locals recommend
Erwin National Fish Hatchery Visitor Center
520 Federal Hatchery RdSee Rainbow trout in different stages of development. Exit 36 (Main Street) exit turn toward traffic light, at light turn left travel 1/4 mile,hatchery on left.
About 11/2hour drive. Take I26 toward Johnson City, as interstate ends continue on same road as it becomes US 23. Continue north to beautiful state park.
21 locals recommend
Natural Tunnel State Park
1420 Natural Tunnel PkwyAbout 11/2hour drive. Take I26 toward Johnson City, as interstate ends continue on same road as it becomes US 23. Continue north to beautiful state park.
Take I26 toward JohnsonCity exit US321 (Elizabethton exit) turn right. Continue approx 6-8 miles. Park will be on left. History of the pioneers comes to life.
45 locals recommend
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
1651 W Elk AveTake I26 toward JohnsonCity exit US321 (Elizabethton exit) turn right. Continue approx 6-8 miles. Park will be on left. History of the pioneers comes to life.
Sightseeing
Biltmore house is a must see in Asheville. About one hour drive off I40 and US 25.
28 locals recommend
Biltmore Estate Drive
Biltmore Estate DriveBiltmore house is a must see in Asheville. About one hour drive off I40 and US 25.
Strole by the creak on this five mile, paved trail. Take exit #36 cross bridge turn right first road, parking on right. Take trail under bridge for best walk.
Erwin Linear Trail
Erwin Linear TrailStrole by the creak on this five mile, paved trail. Take exit #36 cross bridge turn right first road, parking on right. Take trail under bridge for best walk.
Valley Beautiful Antique Mall
109 S Main AveAll things Blue Ridge Pottery and more. Downtown Erwin Tennessee.
Food scene
Food Court at mall, plus Red Lobster, Olive Garden and MANY other fine restaurants. Exit 20 A off I-26.
14 locals recommend
The Mall at Johnson City
2011 N Roan StFood Court at mall, plus Red Lobster, Olive Garden and MANY other fine restaurants. Exit 20 A off I-26.
Exit #32 in front of WalMart. Excellent Mexican food.
7 locals recommend
Los Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant
100 Rocky Bottom DrExit #32 in front of WalMart. Excellent Mexican food.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
1903 N Roan StExit #20A . Near Mall and many other fine restaurants.
Good home cooking. Banana splits are the best. Exi#35 turn right, beside Exxon.
10 locals recommend
Clarence's Drive In
1502 N Main AveGood home cooking. Banana splits are the best. Exi#35 turn right, beside Exxon.