Food Scene
Best foo-foo and straight-up black coffee in town. Homemade pastries. Gluten free and dairy free options.
Still Waters Coffeehouse
5049 Bobby Hicks HwyBest foo-foo and straight-up black coffee in town. Homemade pastries. Gluten free and dairy free options.
Phil's Dream Pit
534 I-26Fantastic Southern BBQ. Not to be missed for a meal
KALM Bistro
5205 Bobby Hicks HwyGood Vietnamese food, cheap and fresh.
Very tasty Asian fusion restaurant. No booze served, however you can bring yourown with no corkage fee.
6 locals recommend
Yong Asian House
405 Roy Martin RdVery tasty Asian fusion restaurant. No booze served, however you can bring yourown with no corkage fee.
Stephen's Pizzeria
5049 Bobby Hicks HwyNice local pizza joint.
Fun kitschy market with great quality meats and lunch meats. Food truck Tuesdays
12 locals recommend
Troyer's
3253 US-11EFun kitschy market with great quality meats and lunch meats. Food truck Tuesdays
Food City
125 Judge Gresham RdGood local market
Aldi
1400 W Market StGreat cheap version of Trader Joe's
Publix Super Market at Markets West at Franklin
509 N State of Franklin RdGood marketand bakery
Excellent selection of Indian and other Asian spices and ingredients.
Spice World International Market
3101 Browns Mill RdExcellent selection of Indian and other Asian spices and ingredients.
Zaap Lai Thai and Lao Cuisine
2244 North Roan StreetExcellent authentic Lao and Thai cuisine.
Sightseeing
Bristol Motor Speedway
151 Speedway BlvdFor dirt and NASCAR fans, this is a definite must.
Nice museum and reenactments of the Revolutionary War period.
45 locals recommend
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
1651 W Elk AveNice museum and reenactments of the Revolutionary War period.
Warriors' Path State Park
490 Hemlock RdGreat walking, biking, boating, kayaking, and swimming
More fossils than the LA Brea Tar Pits, and they are 5 millions years older! Active site, great interactive exhibitsfor children.
46 locals recommend
Gray Fossil Site
1212 Suncrest DrMore fossils than the LA Brea Tar Pits, and they are 5 millions years older! Active site, great interactive exhibitsfor children.
Watauga River
Beautiful scenery, world-class fishing.
Boone Lake
Beautiful views, great fishing.
Tweetsie Trail Trailhead
Alabama StreetGreat for hikers!
Tipton-Haynes Historic Site
2620 S Roan StBeautiful museum and grounds