- The list below includes 71 free or cheap things to do in or near Bristol, Virginia, including 51 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, National & State Parks, Bowling and Movie Theaters.
- From Sugar Hollow Park to Downtown State Street, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bristol and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Abingdon, Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol.
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Mile Post 297 Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, NC
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The 4,200-acre Julian Price Park in Blowing Rock, North Carolina offers attractive amenities and opportunities to visitors. The park features seven hiking trails and a well-stocked lake that is perfect for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. The park is also a beautiful picnic destination.
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Visitors to Grandfather Mountain can walk on a 228-foot suspension bridge that is one mile above sea level. Visitors can also see seven environmental habitats that contain up to 73 rare and endangered species.
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The Boone Bowling Center is a local bowling alley offering a number of fun services and amenities for bowlers to enjoy during their visit. These include weekly cosmic bowling, bowling leagues, tournaments, and birthday party hosting.
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Zip lining at Sky Valley Zip Tours is an exhilarating way to appreciate beautiful Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Visitors are trained by experienced staff members, and all safety equipment is included in the zip fee. Clients must be at least 10 years old and weigh 250 pounds or less.
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Part of the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the Moses. H Cone Memorial Park is located in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Named for denim magnate Moses H. Cone, the park's centerpiece is its namesake's sprawling mansion.
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Erected by textile kingpin Moses Cone, the Moses Cone Manor in Boone, North Carolina is now a bed-and-breakfast resort. Patrons enjoy luxurious lodging and cuisine prepared under the auspices of Chef Andrew Long.
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2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28604
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The North Carolina State Park is a park that exists for the enjoyment and education of citizens and visitors. The park is surrounded by mountains and it also features educational programs, rivers, and streams.
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Visitors can view the works of R. T. Morgan, Camille Morgan, Melissa Tyson, and other artists at the R T Morgan Art Gallery. The gallery includes paintings, sculptures, and stained glass.
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Featuring photography prints, Catchlight Gallery showcases the work of local photographers. The photographers take pictures of landscapes, animals, buildings, and more. The gallery regularly hosts photography workshops with photography instruction for visitors.
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An independently owned, family business, the restored Parkway Theatre shows classic and current first-run films on large screens. Amenities include two film auditoriums, a concessions stand and state-of-the-art digital screenings and sound.