Kingsport, Tennessee Hotels

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Kingsport is a city located primarily in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States though also located partially in Hawkins County. The population was 44,905 at the 2000 census. The city, along with Bristol, Tennessee, and Johnson City, Tennessee, is part of the Tri-Cities, Tennessee.

Nestled between the Appalachian and Great Smoky Mountains, Kingsport beckons you to enjoy its natural beauty, rich historic traditions and exciting future vision. The timeless beauty of the Appalachian mountains provides a breathtaking backdrop for the rapid development of the city. Kingsport has transformed its natural surroundings into excellent facilities for visitors and residents.

Nearby attractions: Bays Mountain Park, and Exchange Place .

City Attractions:

Bays Mountain Park: This 3,000-acre nature preserve offers an array of activities for all seasons and features 22-miles of hiking trails and a 44-acre lake. A barge ride on the lake is the perfect prescription for a quiet escape to nature.

Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail: One of the nation's most historic routes, the Wilderness Trail was blazed by Daniel Boone in 1775. The trail started at Long Island located in the Holston River (Kingsport, TN) and wound its' way through Southern Virginia and Cumberland Gap ending in Kentucky.

Netherland Inn: Listed on the National Register of Historical Sites, the Netherland Inn rises above the Holston River. The restored Inn faces the Old Stage Road in the heart of Kingsport’s Boat Yard Park, an area along the Holston River that served as migratory spot for settlers to build boats for their westward trip during the mid-1700s.

Warriors’ Path State Park: Warriors’ Path State Park, nestled on the shores of Fort Patrick Henry Lake, is one of the most popular sites in the state for family camping, picnicking and outdoor recreation.

Allandale Mansion
More than a house, Allandale Mansion, the "White House" of Kingsport, Tennessee, was first a home. Built by Ruth and Harvey Brooks as a working farm, Allandale still houses their fine furnishings, antiques and art. The barn, recently restored, once housed prize-winning cattle; the fertile fields were pasture to blue-ribbon Tennessee Walkers. The gardens, designed by President Eisenhower's landscape architext, Timashenko, provided a peaceful backdrop to the vibrant life of this 500-acre family.

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