Asheville Regional Airport 1 hr 31
Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum Coach Yard (9 min) Brights Zoo (10 min)
Zoo focused on education & conservation that's home to numerous exotic mammals, reptiles & birds. Buffalo Mountain Park (27 min)
Hilly, dog-friendly nature area offering forested hiking trails to waterfalls & panoramic overlooks. Historic Jonesborough (9 min) Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum (8 min) David Crockett Birthplace State Park (18 min)
Replica of the famous explorer's cabin with visitor center, campsites, swimming pool & playground. Jonesborough Washington County History Museum (9 min) Heritage Alliance (10 min)
Museum and history Hands On Discovery Center (11 min)
Hands-on kids museum with paleontology exhibits, a Tesla coil & an art studio. Christopher Taylor House (8 min) Persimmon Ridge Park (8 min) Boone Lake (26 min)
Public dam & reservoir featuring a recreational lake for boating, fishing & swimming. Gray Fossil Site (11 min)
Visitor center at an active archeological dig site, displaying ancient animal & plant fossil finds. Wetlands Water Park (8 min)
Water recreation venue offering flume slides, lazy river & zero-depth tot wade pool, plus snack bar. Golden Oak Park (6 min)
Secluded park offering a toddler-friendly playground, plus picnic areas & a walking trail. | 
