| set 4 miles from both the lamplight theatre in downtown and the fort patrick henry dam, this no-nonsense hotel is 10 miles from bays mountain park. theres a low-key lobby bar and an outdoor pool, as well as an interior courtyard and meeting rooms. free amenities include parking, and breakfast served in an informal restaurant. the pared-down rooms feature complimentary wi-fi, cable tv and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tri-Cities Airport 22 min
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium (18 min)
This vast park with 25 miles of trails features a planetarium, a pioneer museum & fishing spots. Downtown Kingsport Association (12 min) Kingsport Greenbelt Trail Head (6 min)
8-mi. wooded path for walking, running & biking with wetlands, picnic areas & views. Borden Park (9 min)
Historic 1906 city park with a formal flower garden & lawns as well as tennis courts & a playground. Preston Forest Park (4 min) Kingsport Carousel & Park (9 min) Brickyard Park (10 min) Appalachian Caverns (24 min)
Well-known caverns with guided tours, campsites & a gem mine with an easygoing atmosphere. Escape Room Kingsport (4 min)
Interactive mystery/adventure games with clues & problem solving, with 3 different themed rooms. Exchange Place Living History Farm Museum (6 min)
Living history center on a working 1850s-era farmstead, with period animals & buildings & a museum. The Kingsport Greenbelt (8 min) Gray Fossil Site (21 min)
Visitor center at an active archeological dig site, displaying ancient animal & plant fossil finds. Church Circle (10 min)
Landscaped traffic circle with several nearby churches & a spruce tree at the center. The Splash Pad (9 min) Warriors' Path State Park (10 min)
Lakeside recreation area with disc golf, mountain biking & attractions designed for accessibility. | 
