Free & Cheap Things to Do in Bristol, TN

  • The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Bristol, Tennessee, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Whitetop Creek Park to Steele Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bristol and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Abingdon, Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol.
  • The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Bristol, Tennessee, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Parks, Bowling and Mini Golf.
  • From Whitetop Creek Park to Steele Creek Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bristol and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Abingdon, Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol.
Showing 91-100 of 156
37.2 Miles
94% 298 votes
Specialty Shops 4416 NC Hwy 105 S., Boone, NC 28607 MoreLess Info
Rockhounds and jewelry lovers must not miss the opportunity to visit the Foggy Mountain Gem mine. Visitors enjoy mining and tumbling their own stones, learning about local minerals and shopping Foggy Mountain's large inventory of precious stones, jewelry and display samples.
37.2 Miles
91% 179 votes
Rafting 3149 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
Experience the wild rapids of Banner Elk, North Carolina with High Mountain Expeditions. No prior rafting experience is required, although seasoned rafters may opt for more difficult journeys. High Mountain Expeditions provides seasoned guides trained in first aid. All rafts and safety gear are provided.
37.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 6993 Hickory Nut Gap Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
Nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Holston Presbytery Camp & Retreat Center is a Christian camp that offers a seasonally changing array of camps and programs for youth and for adults.
37.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Fishing 174 Old Shulls Mill Road, Boone, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
In business since 1986, Appalachian Angler Guide Service leads fly fishing expeditions in the streams of Western North Carolina. The company offers some trips on a seasonal basis, while others are available year round.
37.7 Miles
77% 48 votes
Mini Golf 1675 Nc Highway 105 Byp, Boone, NC 28607 MoreLess Info
Family entertainment is the focus of Magic Mountain Mini Golf & Arcade. The attraction offers an adventurous miniature golf course, go karts, a playground for children, bumper boats, laser tag, and an extensive video game arcade.
37.9 Miles
74% 66 votes
Fishing 10767 North Carolina 105, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
The entire family can enjoy their time at the Grandfather Trout Farm – while the adults can catch trouts in the three ponds, the children can mine for gems in the gem pit.
37.9 Miles
100% 13 votes
Gardens 11466 Highway 105 S, Banner Elk, NC 28604 MoreLess Info
A nursery and landscaper, Grandfather Mountain Nursery Garden Center has been in business since 1976. The nursery is located in a scenic mountain location, and features a wide variety of plants and flowers.
38.3 Miles
92% 207 votes
Specialty Shops 630 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607 MoreLess Info
North Carolina's Mast General Store Old Boone Mercantile is a charming shop in Boone, North Carolina. Styled after the quaint general stores of yesteryear, the three-floor store sells a riot of candy, knickknacks and local memorabilia.
38.4 Miles
91% 89 votes
River Erwin, TN MoreLess Info
The Nolichucky River runs through both North Carolina and Tennessee. It features Class III and Class IV whitewater rapids for rafters and flows for 8 miles through a scenic mountain gorge that has most of its excitement at the beginning.
38.6 Miles
85% 631 votes
Rafting 3385 S US Highway 321, Boone, NC 28607 MoreLess Info
It's all about whitewater rafting at Wahoo's Adventures in Boone, North Carolina. Experience the thrill of white-capped rapids at the hands of an expert guide. The tour price includes all safety equipment.
Showing 91-100 of 156
HAVE SUGGESTIONS FOR COOL AND INTERESTING THINGS TO DO IN THE Bristol AREA?
ADD A NEW ATTRACTION TO TRIPBUZZ!