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This history and art museum features six galleries, three housing permanent collections and three hosting rotating displays. The history segment showcases antique musical items, regional artifacts, and everyday items such as early settler William Bean's anvil. The arts and crafts segment includes pieces by artists like Picasso and Whistler, Counts and Chappelle. The museum also hosts a "Lunch Break" program on the third Thursday of each month. These special programs include readings from local authors and live music ranging from Appalachian tunes to jazz.
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Bays Mountain Park, a 3,000-acre nature park, invites guests to enjoy the wonders of the great outdoors. Hike the miles of trails, take a barge ride on the 44-acre lake, or visit the Nature Interpretive Center. The park also hosts the Steadman Heritage Farmstead Museum and a 40-foot domed planetarium that features multimedia presentations about astronomy. Large telescopes offer opportunities for star gazing and moon watching during regularly scheduled programs.
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Explore the underground escape route once used by maurading American Indians. The Underground River runs deep in the earth, bypassing spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations. Guests walk a paved path along the river and through the magical geological wonders.
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DOWNTOWN. To really get a feel for downtown Kingsport, stroll along the Heritage Trail – a charted course that takes you past 29 different historic sites including the Gem Theatre, old railroad buildings and a collection of antique shops. Trail brochures provided at the Downtown Kingsport Association located at 140 W Main St.
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Once a vital stop-off point for weary travelers, Exchange Place takes you back in time. In the early 1900s, this spot served as a horse and currency exchange station. Today, it is a testament to that era as live demonstrations of the lost arts of spinning, weaving and candle dipping are given. Visit the log house, schoolroom, smithy shop and granary. Plus, stop by the museum shop where you can purchase goods crafted by local artisans.
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Kids and parents can spend a fun, educational afternoon viewing animal and dinosaur displays and interacting with hands-on exhibits. Cop a crazy pose and freeze your shadow, or stand face to face with a fish at the oversized aquarium. Enjoy the realms of science, geology and nature in a different way!
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DOWNTOWN. Dubbed as Tennessee's oldest town, Jonesborough boasts a beautiful downtown area lined with brick sidewalks and stately old buildings. Stroll through the town viewing the timeless architecture and window displays, smelling freshly-baked breads and newly brewed coffee, and feeling the southern charm and hospitality. A wealth of galleries, shops and restaurants greets locals and guests alike.
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Netherland Inn
2144 Netherland Inn Rd, Kingsport, TN 37662 · 423- 335-5552
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Fancy yourself a weary traveler, circa 1800, and you're sure to enjoy your Netherland tour. This restored three-story structure served as a hotel and tavern along the Great Stage Road and was frequented by stagecoachers, mail riders, pioneers and travelers. The Federal style hotel with period furnishings showcases life as it was for guests such as Andrew Jackson and James Polk. Behind the inn, children will find the Log Cabin Children's Museum, depicting the lives of children during the early 19th century.
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History comes alive at Rocky Mount Living Museum, touted as being the oldest original territorial capital in the U.S. The homestead and surrounding grounds date back to 1770s and serve as backdrop to actors and actresses who depict the everyday life of the home's founding family – the Cobb's. Discover the mysteries of daily routines like candle making and weaving.
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This historic white house with its large stone chimney beckons you inside to relive the past by retracing the steps of the famous men who once called this place home. The structure was built by John Tipton, a member of the 1776 Constitutional Convention, and it was also home to Landon Carter Haynes, a noted Confederate Senator. Visitors to the grounds can explore the corn crib, still house, spring house and barn. They can also venture into the scented herb garden, the nature trails or the quirky limestone cave.
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