5 Things You Didn’t Know About: Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol Tennessee is a small and booming little town set at the foot of a majestic mountain backdrop.
Although a relatively small town compared to other metropolitan areas in the state of Tennessee, Bristol has an eclectic mix of attractions to offer to those relocating & long time residents alike. Some are natural, God made beauties. Some created and carefully crafted by those who established Bristol, TN to the city it is today.
All of these attractions/places are cherished by local residents, but if you're from out of town: or trying to find that next map dot to try out they might come as a surprise to you.
What You Didn’t Know About Bristol, Tennessee:
1. First up on the list: Bristol Caverns & Appalachian Caverns:
Truly hidden beauties. Our Caves. Not Just Any Caves. Massive, underground caverns. The Bristol Caverns were carved from an ancient underground river; some of these caverns are estimated to be as old as 200-400 million years old! Hard to imagine as we are cruising through Bristol to the grocery store that such a place exists right in our backyard. Appalachian Caverns located just a short drive from Bristol shares the same mystic, but with the added fun of gem mining and rock climbing walls for kids to enjoy!
2. Bristol’s twin city Bristol, VA Boasts The Birthplace of Country Music Museum: A 24,000 SQ Feet exhibit is an affiliate partner with the Great Smithsonian Museum. Our quaint little town holds its roots as the birthplace of the country music genre. Several festivals are held in Bristol each year with incredible national, and local musicians sharing those same roots. The majority of these can be enjoyed outside, at outdoor concerts and venues that Bristol’s State Street sets up for both residents and tourists alike.
3. South Holston Lake: Simply put an angler’s paradise. South Holston Lake is a TVA reservoir spanning 7580 Acres and is considered to be one of the top 2 lakes in Northeast Tennessee for smallmouth bass fishing & a perfect location for fly fisherman. Bristol’s South Holston Lake shares 60% of its border with the pristine and lush Cherokee National Forest. Dog lovers will also find a peaceful retreat with Osceola Island (located at the bottom of the reservoir) which has trails right up to the edge of the water.
4. Bristol Motor Speedway & Thunder Valley Raceway: That’s right Bristol has its very own Nascar Track. The track often referred to as the “Last Great Colosseum '' for its intense battles to victory and its Roman inspired architecture. The Speedway also has a drag strip just up the hill that hosts annual NHRA Events & the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Residents know it well by the true thunder it brings to the valley, as the cars race down the .25 mile dragstrip. Looking for a thrill try on our local street fights event held at the dragstrip. If that's not your style try out a peaceful and serene family trip through the BMS during the holidays when the tracks are transformed into a light display and Santa’s village with 2 million lights! A sight to be seen! (benefiting speedway children’s charity)
5. Bristol Loves the Arts: Between the brightly colored murals painted downtown on several historic buildings, our Bristol Theater, and our downtown art galleries. Those looking to relocate here to our town will cherish the history and the wonder that our Arts & Crafts culture has to offer.
Whether you're a family looking for a new town to call home, living the single life with your favorite pup, an investor looking for a getaway, or anyone in between Bristol has plenty of surprises to offer you!
Looking to Relocate? Make a move? Become an investor in an adorable town? Call Me Dreama Ketron at 423-723-7713! I am a local TN Real Estate Agent with Apple Realty and would love to discuss your options in buying into Bristol, TN! I am a resident here, and am proud to call these mountains my home!
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Bucket Full of Memories, Theme Parks around the United States
I love going to theme parks so here is a list of all the theme parks from around the United States
Alabama
Alabama Splash Adventure, Bessemer
Southern Adventures, Huntsville
Spring Park, Tuscumbia
Waterville USA, Gulf Shores
Alaska
Roadrunner Amusement Park, Anchorage
ArizonaEdit
Castles N' Coasters, Phoenix
Enchanted Island, Phoenix
Funtasticks Family Fun Park, Tucson
Golf n' Stuff, Tucson
Golfland Sunsplash, Mesa
Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek
Wildlife World, Litchfield Park
Arkansas
Fast Lane Entertainment, Lowell
Funland Amusement Park, North Little Rock
Magic Springs and Crystal Falls, Hot Springs
California
Northern California
Blackbeard's Family Entertainment Center, Fresno
Boomers, Fresno
Funderland, Sacramento
Fun Town at Micke Grove, Lodi
Gilroy Gardens, Gilroy
Golfland, Castro Valley, Milpitas, Roseville, San Jose, and Sunnyvale
Kiwanis Kiddieland, Merced
Roseville Golfland Sunsplash, Roseville
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
Scandia Amusements, Rohnert Park and Sacramento
Sonoma TrainTown Railroad, Sonoma
San Francisco
California's Great America, Santa Clara
Children's Fairyland, Oakland
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, San Jose
Pixieland Amusement Park, Concord
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo
Los Angeles
Golf 'N' Stuff, Norwalk
Mountasia Family Fun Center, Valencia
Pacific Park, Santa Monica
Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia
SpeedZone Los Angeles
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City
Orange County
Adventure City, Anaheim
Boomers, Fountain Valley
Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure, Anaheim
Disneyland, Anaheim
Golfland, Anaheim
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park
Riverside County
Castle Park, Riverside
San Bernardino County
Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain, Big Bear Lake
Boomers, Upland
Fiesta Village Family Fun Park, Colton
Scandia Amusement Park, Ontario and Victorville
San Diego
Belmont Park, San Diego
Boomers, El Cajon
Frasier's Frontier, El Cajon
Legoland California, Carlsbad
SeaWorld San Diego
ColoradoEdit
Elitch Gardens, Denver
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Glenwood Springs
Heritage Square, Golden
Lakeside Amusement Park, Lakeside
Mile High Flea Market, Henderson
City Park, Pueblo
Santa's Workshop, Cascade
ConnecticutEdit
Lake Compounce, Bristol
Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury
Delaware
Funland, Rehoboth Beach
Jungle Jim's Adventure World, Rehoboth Beach
Florida
North Florida
Adventure Landing, Jacksonville Beach
Big Kahuna's, Destin
Cobra Adventure Park, Panama City Beach
Fast Eddies Fun Center, Pensacola
Race City PCB, Panama City Beach
Sam's Fun City & Sam's Surf City, Pensacola
Shipwreck Island, Panama City Beach
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone, Fort Walton Beach
Central Florida
Andretti Thrill Park, Melbourne
Boardwalk Amusements, Daytona Beach
Busch Gardens Tampa, Tampa
Celebration Station, Clearwater
Daytona Lagoon, Daytona Beach
Dinosaur World, Plant City
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island
Legoland Florida, Winter Haven
Weeki Wachee Springs, Weeki Wachee
Greater Orlando
Fun Spot America - Kissimmee, Kissimmee
Fun Spot America - Orlando, Orlando
Gatorland, Orlando
Give Kids the World Village, Kissimmee
Holy Land Experience, Orlando
Magical Midway, Orlando
Old Town, Kissimmee
SeaWorld Orlando
Discovery Cove, Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando
Universal Orlando
Universal Studios Florida, Orlando
Universal's Islands of Adventure, Orlando
Walt Disney World
Disney's Animal Kingdom, Bay Lake
Disney's Hollywood Studios, Bay Lake
Epcot, Bay Lake
Magic Kingdom, Bay Lake
South Florida
Kidstar Park, Port Charlotte
Santa's Enchanted Forest, Miami
Uncle Bernie's Amusement Park, Fort Lauderdale
Zoomers Family Amusement Park, Fort Myers Beach
Georgia
Adventure Crossing, Augusta
All American Fun Park, Albany
Alpine Park, Helen
Black Mountain Alpine Coaster, Helen
Fun Spot Atlanta, Fayetteville
Lake Winnepesaukah, Rossville
Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell
Wild Adventures, Valdosta
Hawaii
Maui Golf and Sports Park, Wailuku
Sea Life Park Hawaii, Oahu
IdahoEdit
Silverwood Theme Park, Athol
Wahooz Family Fun Zone, Meridian
Yellowstone Bear World, Rexburg
Illinois
Donley's Wild West Town, Union
Enchanted Castle, Lombard
Go Bananas, Norridge
Grady's Family Fun Park, Bloomington
Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort, Utica
Haunted Trails, Burbank and Joliet
Knight's Action Park, Springfield
Odyssey Fun World, Tinley Park
Pirates Cove, Elk Grove Village
Safari Land, Villa Park
Santa's Village AZoosment Park, Dundee
Six Flags Great America, Gurnee
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Gurnee
Indiana
Team Combat, Tactical Laser Tag for Adults, Teens & 8-12 Year Olds, Hobart
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, Santa Claus
Indiana Beach, Monticello
Iowa
Adventureland, Altoona
Arnolds Park, Arnolds Park
Lost Island Amusement Park, Waterloo
Kansas
All Star Adventures, Wichita
Kiddieland, Pittsburg
Kentucky
Beech Bend Park, Bowling Green
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville
Malibu Jack’s Indoor Theme Park, Lexington
Louisiana
Blue Bayou and Dixie Landin', Baton Rouge
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, New Orleans
Celebration Station, Baton Rouge
Maine
Funtown Splashtown USA, Saco
Palace Playland, Old Orchard Beach
York's Wild Kingdom, York Beach
Maryland
Adventure Park USA, New Market
Baja Amusements, Ocean City
Jolly Roger Amusement Park, Ocean City
Jolly Roger at the Pier, Ocean City
Laugh Out Loud Stations, Greenbelt
Six Flags America, Upper Marlboro
Trimper's Rides, Ocean City
Wisp Resort, McHenry
Massachusetts
Edaville USA, Carver
Salem Willows, Salem
Six Flags New England, Agawam
Michigan
A-Maze-N Mirrors, Mackinaw City
Adventure Island Family Fun Park, Cadillac
Arzo Sports & Fun Park, Alpena
Cedar Valley's Wild Frontier Fun Park, Comins
CJ Barrymore's Family Entertainment Center, Clinton Township
Deer Acres Storybook Amusement Park, Pinconning
Full Blast, Battle Creek
Funland Amusement Park, Houghton Lake
Jeepers, Sterling Heights
Kokomo's Family Fun Center, Saginaw
Michigan's Adventure, Muskegon
Nelis' Dutch Village, Holland
Minnesota
Como Town, St. Paul
Nickelodeon Universe, Bloomington
Paul Bunyan Land, Brainerd
Spirit Mountain, Duluth
Valleyfair, Shakopee
Mississippi
Brookhaven Exchange Club Park, Brookhaven
Missouri
Branson Coaster, Branson
Branson Tracks, Branson
Branson Mountain Adventure Park, Branson
Hydro Adventures, Poplar Bluff
Miner Mike's Adventure Town, Osage Beach
Mountain Adventure Resort, Branson
Silver Dollar City, Branson
Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka
Worlds of Fun, Kansas City
MontanaEdit
Amusement Park Drive In, Laurel
Big Sky Water Park, Columbia Falls
NebraskaEdit
Fun-Plex, Omaha
SkateDaze, Omaha
Nevada
Adventuredome, Las Vegas
Akita Plaza, Las Vegas
Buffalo Bill's, Primm
Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix, Las Vegas
Playland Park, Reno
New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Stratosphere Las Vegas, Las Vegas
Wild Island, Sparks
New Hampshire
Attitash Mountain Resort, Bartlett
Candia Springs Adventure Park, Candia
Canobie Lake Park, Salem
Cranmore Mountain Adventure Park, North Conway
Clark's Trading Post, Lincoln
Fort Jefferson Fun Park, Jefferson
Fun-World, Nashua
Santa's Village, Jefferson
Story Land, Glen
New Jersey
Action Park, Vernon
Blackbeard's Cave, Bayville
Bowcraft Playland, Scotch Plains
Casino Pier, Seaside Heights
Central Pier Arcade & Speedway, Atlantic City
Clementon Amusement Park, Clementon
Fantasy Island, Beach Haven
Funplex, Mount Laurel
Gillian's Wonderland Pier, Ocean City
iPlay America, Freehold
Jenkinson's Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
Keansburg Amusement Park, Keansburg
Land of Make Believe, Hope
Morey's Piers, Wildwood
Playland's Castaway Cove, Ocean City
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
Steel Pier, Atlantic City
Wild West City [1], Byram Township, New Jersey
Storybook Land, Egg Harbor Township
New Mexico
Cliff's Amusement Park, Albuquerque
Western Playland, Sunland Park
New York
Downstate New York
Adventureland, Farmingdale
Adventurers Family Entertainment Center, Brooklyn
Country Fair Entertainment Park, Medford
Boomer's Family Fun Center, Medford
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, Brooklyn
Fantasy Forest at the Flushing Meadows Carousel, Flushing
Fantasy Shore Amusement Park, Staten Island
Kids 'N Action, Brooklyn
Luna Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn
Playland, Rye
Victorian Gardens, New York City
Upstate New York
Darien Lake, Darien
Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge
Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom, Lake George
Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Cortland
Hoffman's Playland, Latham
Holiday Valley, Ellicottville
Huck Finn's Playland, Albany
Magic Forest Park, Lake George
Fantasy Island, Grand Island
Midway State Park, Maple Springs
Legoland New York, Goshen (starting construction in 2017, planned to open in 2019)[1]
Party Zone USA, Middletown
Santa's Workshop, Wilmington
Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester
Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, Sylvan Beach
North Carolina
Carolina Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, Carolina Beach
Carowinds, Charlotte
Deadwood, Williamston
Ghost Town Village, Maggie Valley
Great Wolf Lodge, Concord
NASCAR Speedpark, Concord
Santa's Land, Cherokee
Tweetsie Railroad, Boone
North Dakota
Grand Forks Theme Park, Grand Forks[citation needed](Scheduled)
Super Slide Amusement Park, Bismarck
Ohio
The Beach at Adventure Landing, Mason
Cedar Point, Sandusky
Cherry Valley Lodge, Newark
Comfort Inn Splash Harbor, Bellville
Coney Island, Cincinnati
Coshocton Lake Park Recreational Complex, Coshocton
Erieview Park, Geneva
FunTimes Fun Park, Alliance
Howard's Apples Farm Market, Bainbridge
Jungle Jack's Landing, Powell
Kings Island, Mason
Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center, Marion
Long's Retreat Family Resort, Latham
Memphis Kiddie Park, Brooklyn
Pioneer Waterland & Dry Fun Park, Chardon
Richland Carrosuel Park, Mansfield
Sluggers & Putters, Canal Fulton
Stricker's Grove, Ross
Swings-N-Things Family Fun Park, Olmsted Township
Tuscora Park, New Philadelphia
Oklahoma
Bell's Kiddieland, Tulsa
Eagle Park, Cache
Frontier City, Oklahoma City
Kiddy Park, Bartlesville
Oregon
Enchanted Forest, Turner
Oaks Amusement Park, Portland
Pennsylvania
Brandywine Picnic Park, West Chester
Carousel Village at Indian Walk, Wrightstown
Camelback Mountain Resort, Tannersville
Conneaut Lake Park, Conneaut Lake
DelGrosso's Amusement Park, Tipton
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown (Dorneyville)
Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster
Fun Fore All, Cranberry Township
Hersheypark, Hershey
Idlewild and Soak Zone, Ligonier
Kennywood, West Mifflin
Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg
Lakemont Park, Altoona
Pocono Play Park, East Stroudsburg
Sesame Place, Langhorne
Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony
Waldameer Park, Erie
Rhode Island
Adventureland, Narragansett
Atlantic Beach Park, Westerly
South Carolina
Broadway Grand Prix, Myrtle Beach
Carowinds, Fort Mill
Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach
O.D. Pavilion Amusement Park, North Myrtle Beach
Pavilion Park, Myrtle Beach
Pedroland, Dillon
South Dakota
Evan's Plunge, Hot Springs
Flags & Wheels Indoor Racing, Rapid City
Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Keystone
Storybook Island, Rapid City
Thunder Road Family Fun Park, Aberdeen
Tennessee
Anakeesta Gatlinburg
Goats on the Roof, Pigeon Forge
Dollywood, Pigeon Forge
Fun Stop, Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster, Gatlinburg
Incredible Pizza Company, Cordova
The Island in Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge
NASCAR Speedpark, Sevierville
Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg
Rockin' Raceway, Pigeon Forge
Rowdy Bear Mountain Gatlinburg
Sir Goony's Fun Zone, Chattanooga
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, Pigeon Forge
Wilderness at the Smokies, Sevierville
Texas
Adventure Kingdom, Lumberton
Aquatica, San Antonio
Austin's Park N Pizza, Pflugerville
Downtown Aquarium, Houston
Elise's Family Fun Center, Winnie
Funtrackers, Corpus Christi
Funplex, Houston
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston
Grand Texas Theme Park, New Caney (planned, opening April 2020)
Joyland Amusement Park, Lubbock
Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah
Kiddie Park Of San Antonio, San Antonio
Morgan's Wonderland, San Antonio
NRH2O, North Richland Hills
Sandy Lake Amusement Park, Carrollton
SeaWorld San Antonio, San Antonio
Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio
Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington
Tilt Studio, Katy (inside Katy Mills)
Wonderland Park, Amarillo
YesterLand Farm, Canton
ZDT's Amusement Park, Seguin
Zuma Fun Center, Houston
Utah
Boondocks Fun Center, Kaysville-Draper
Cherry Hill Resort, Kaysville
Lagoon Amusement Park, Farmington
Vermont
Bromley, Vermont's Summer Adventure, Peru
Killington Resort, Killington
Virginia
Atlantic Fun Park, Virginia Beach
Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Williamsburg
Central Park Fun-Land, Fredericksburg
Go-Karts Plus, Williamsburg
Kings Dominion, Doswell
Motor World, Virginia Beach
Washington
Pier 57, Seattle
Remlinger Farms, Carnation
Riverfront Park, Spokane
Washington State Fair, Puyallup
Wild Waves Theme Park, Federal Way
West VirginiaEdit
Camden Park, Huntington
Wisconsin
Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay
Knucklehead's Bowling & Family Entertainment, Wisconsin Dells
Little Amerricka, Marshall
Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, Wisconsin Dells
Paul Bunyan's Adventure Golf, Wisconsin Dells
Riverside Amusement Park, La Crosse
Riverview Park & Waterworld, Wisconsin Dells
Timbavatvi Wildlife Park/Storybook Gardens, Wisconsin Dells
Timber Falls Adventure Park, Wisconsin Dells
Wyoming
Cowboy Carousel Center, Buffalo
Puerto Rico
Cayo Lobos Marine Park, Cayo Lobos
Children's Dream Park, Añasco
Fun Valley Park, Arecibo
Jungle Park PR, Bayamón
Parque de las Ciencias, Bayamón
Villa Campestre, Guaynabo
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