Walk the Mile High Swinging Bridge, hike along one of the many trails and visit the nature museum at this remarkable mountain near Linville, North Carolina.
Catch an event at Bristol Motor Speedway during your trip to Bristol. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Hit the slopes in Banner Elk with a visit to Beech Mountain Resort. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.
If you love the beauty of Tennessee then book Tri-Cities vacations for your next trip. Located in the northeastern portion of the state, just below the Virginian border, Tri-Cities consists of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol. Enjoy the natural surroundings of the South and rev your engines as you pay homage to the bootlegging past of the Appalachian Mountains.
When you stay in top hotels in Tri-Cities, you have access to varied tourist attractions. American NASCAR-style racing descends from the bootleggers of old trying to outrun the law in their fast cars. Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragstrip hold events throughout the year to get your motor running. The George L. Carter Railroad Museum in Johnson City boasts over 5,000 square feet of railroad memorabilia and replica locomotives that hearken back to the town's coal mining days. Nature lovers can enjoy the forests, hills, and wildlife of Tennessee in many of the parks and waterways nearby. Walk, hike, bike, or mountain climb in nearby Cherokee National Forest. Take the whole family to spend the day at Dollywood theme park, only 30 minutes west of the Tri-Cities region.
No matter when you book your Tri-Cities vacation packages, there's sure to be a festival or two to take part in. Springtime is music festival season. The campus of East Tennessee State University holds several festivals including Bucstock Music and Arts Festival. Check out rental cars in Tri-Cities and travel to Bristol Motor Speedway in April and August to root for your favorite NASCAR driver. In the fall, enjoy the Scottish connection to the Appalachia at the Tri Cities Highland Games or celebrate German ancestry at Kingsport Oktoberfest.
Come see the natural beauty of East Tennessee and stay for the culture. Planning package deals to Tri-Cities is easy with Travelocity, which helps you save up to $537 when you book a hotel and flight at the same time.