Asheville Regional Airport 1 hr 25
Historic Jonesborough (6 min) Buffalo Mountain Park (21 min)
Hilly, dog-friendly nature area offering forested hiking trails to waterfalls & panoramic overlooks. Persimmon Ridge Park (5 min) David Crockett Birthplace State Park (17 min)
Replica of the famous explorer's cabin with visitor center, campsites, swimming pool & playground. Christopher Taylor House (1 min) Gray Fossil Site (17 min)
Visitor center at an active archeological dig site, displaying ancient animal & plant fossil finds. Willow Springs Park (12 min)
Spacious 36-acre retreat featuring a dog park, walking trail & a village- & train-themed playground. Hands On Discovery Center (17 min)
Hands-on kids museum with paleontology exhibits, a Tesla coil & an art studio. Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum Coach Yard (7 min) Jonesborough Washington County History Museum (6 min) Winged Deer Park (21 min)
Sprawling park featuring softball & soccer fields, an 18-hole disc golf course & paved trails. Boone Lake (24 min)
Public dam & reservoir featuring a recreational lake for boating, fishing & swimming. Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum (1 min) Wetlands Water Park (5 min)
Water recreation venue offering flume slides, lazy river & zero-depth tot wade pool, plus snack bar. Heritage Alliance (8 min)
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