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City in Tennessee, United States
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Johnson City is a city in Eastern Tennessee. With a population of 71,000 in 2020, the city is the 8th largest in the state.
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An 18th-century living history open air village. They have people dressed in period clothing demonstrating what life was like at the time. They make their own soap from lye, and its available for sale in the gift shop along with many other handmade or souvenir-type things. The Museum is located just north of town, and can be reached by bus on the Silver Line.
Home to an on-going archaeological dig site, Gray Fossil Site, as its name is usually shortened to, was prehistorically a tar pit that trapped and preserved many an animal.
Founded in 1976, the Down Home has become a destination for music lovers in Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The primary emphasis is on quality music, and the performance atmosphere promotes listening rather than socializing. There is plenty of time for friendly conversation before the show and between sets. With an excellent sound system hung from the ceiling, the club is a favorite of performers as well as listeners. Beer & food available. Cash only.
Over 40 acres of off-road mountain biking trails for all ages and experience levels, just a short distance from downtown.
A 9.6-mile hiking and biking trail that runs along the former Tweetsie Railroad line between Elizabethton, TN and Johnson City. The trail is relatively flat, and provides some spectacularly scenic views through the mountains. The trailhead is right outside of downtown Johnson City, and has amble parking.
An entertainment venue, comparable to a Dave & Busters. They offer dining, bowling, axe throwing, virtual reality games, and an arcade.
A "family fun park," offering mini golf and outdoor laser tag year-round, as well as special autumn events like hayrides and a pumpkin patch.
Mexican food.
Italian
Idiosyncratic place with an eclectic menu - all very tasty. Among the best pizza in JC.
Pizza and Italian
Barbecue.
Good pizza and good beer selection. Open late.
Open late, the best burger in the state of Tennessee.
Regional fast food chain best known breakfast-wise for their cheddar rounds, easily recognizable by the giant burger, hot dog, bag of fries, and soda cup on the building. Known for quick service, unless you are caught in the lunch time rush.
Indian
NY style pizza
Mexican eatery with a full bar serving a long menu of traditional fare and flavored margaritas. Offering dine-in, carryout, and delivery. Two locations in Johnson City.
One of the biggest music venues in Johnson City. Open 7 days a week, with different activities such as house bands and sports games on different nights of the week. There's a bar/performance area as well as a huge backroom, which offers a separate bar and more of a club feel.
A lively entertainment venue that caters mainly to the area's LGBT community.
Bar and pool hall. If you're bothered by smoke, avoid this bar. Otherwise, a fun place to go throw back a few.
One of the more visited bars in town, always with a diverse crowd. Good food and drink specials all day. On weekends and certain nights of the week, the pub gets rather crowded, so get there early for a guaranteed seat. Numerous T.Vs which will always have the game on. Jukebox, no live music. Sometimes the frat boy and teenie bopper crowd will spill over from 112 next door.
A local coffee shop with a wide selection of delicious coffees and pastries, serving Counter Culture Coffee and ingredients sourced from local vendors. A great place to meet a friend, read, or work on your laptop for an afternoon.
A nice hotel, with a very nice bar and restaurant. Claims on their website that they are a revival of the old hotel that once existed- and this might be true in terms of their inspiration- but the hotel building itself is only a few years old.
Minimalist but economical.
A unique general store with a wide assortment of items, and collections from local artists and vendors.
A car is best for this area. Public transit operates with limited hours of operation and the area has been allowed to develop so that it is impossible to get around by bike or walking.
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