13 hotels near Kingsport, TN, USA

For outdoor adventure, look no further than Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium. The 3,500-acre nature preserve features hiking trails, a lake, a zip line, a ropes course and several wild animal habitats. After exploring the outside, catch a show at the state-of-art planetarium.Named for the trading path once used by the native Cherokee, the Warriors' Path State Park is another picturesque spot for outdoor recreation. The 950 acres of lush greenery features boating and fishing along with hiking and biking trails. The grounds are also home to the Warriors' Path Stables, where visitors can explore the wooded trails on horseback.Pay a visit to the Netherland Inn and learn more about the area's rich history. First built in 1802 as a boatyard and later developed into a stage coach stop, the inn hosted many famous guests, including President Andrew Jackson. Today visitors can tour the three-story inn, tavern and grounds of the boatyard to learn about life on the early American frontier.Explore a working historical farm at the Exchange Place. Travelers of all ages will have fun checking out the livestock and agriculture. Pay a visit during one of the frequent festivals to see demonstrations of 19th century domestic skills, such as spinning, weaving and candle dipping.Make a stop at the Allandale Mansion, which has been called the "White House" of Kingsport. The exquisite mansion, including many original furnishings, was left to the city of Kingsport by its owner in 1969. Marvel at the Georgian architecture or check out an event, such as Fun Fest in the summer or a Christmas tour in the winter.If you want to get in a game of golf, Cattails at Meadowview is a picturesque course for golfers of all abilities. The par 71 course has bermuda fairways, bentgrass greens, sandbunkers and six lakes.Reserve with Choice Hotels to rest and recharge. Then get ready for another day of exploring Kingsport, TN.