Things to Do in Bristol, VA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Bristol, Virginia, features the top 95 nearby activities — including 40 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Bristol, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Adventures.
  • The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Bristol, VA , followed by 85 popular activities in nearby cities, including Johnson City, Abingdon, Kingsport, Bristol, Damascus, Blountville and Bluff
  • Our list of the best things to do in Bristol, Virginia, features the top 95 nearby activities — including 40 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Bristol, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Adventures.
  • The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Bristol, VA , followed by 85 popular activities in nearby cities, including Johnson City, Abingdon, Kingsport, Bristol, Damascus, Blountville and Bluff
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1.6 Miles
97% 117 votes
Music Museums 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201 MoreLess Info
An affiliate of the Smithsonian, the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance explores the history of the Bristol Sessions of 1927 and their impact on country music. The museums exhibits include artifacts, theatre experiences, film and sound presentations and interactive displays.
5.5 Miles
98% 43 votes
National & State Parks 23261 Sugar Hollow Dr., Bristol, VA 24201 MoreLess Info
Sugar Hollow Park provides visitors with access to bike trails, soccer and softball fields, a playground, and a pool. Campers can also stay at one of the park's 75 sites and use its pavilion, picnic areas, picnic shelters, and restrooms.
0.4 Miles
85% 139 votes
Neighborhoods 501 State Street Bristol, Bristol, VA 24201 MoreLess Info
Serving as a downtown revitalization project, Downtown State Street has begun to provide many different offerings to both visitors and locals. Most of the attractions revolve around the local art culture and entertainment.
0.9 Miles
79% 73 votes
Amusement Parks (All Ages) 730 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, VA MoreLess Info
Led by lanternlight, Appalachian GhostWalks Bristol offers eerie and informative tours that emphasize the creepier aspects of area history. Tours are presented by 'certified Ghost-Hunters' who tell vivid and evocative stories.
0.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Art Gallery 529 State Street, Bristol, VA 24201 MoreLess Info
Blowfish Emporium is an art gallery that aims to bring a variety of local artists in all media together under one roof. The gallery also offers itself for private parties with painting classes and wine tastings for groups.
4.1 Miles
67% 3 votes
Movie Theaters 3004 Linden Drive, Bristol, VA 24202 MoreLess Info
A movie threater with 14 screens, Cinemark Tinseltown USA displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room, and a concession area with food and drinks.
4.4 Miles
- 2 votes
Bowling 3178 Linden Drive, Bristol, VA 24202 MoreLess Info
Open daily except Sundays, the Interstate Bowl has 24 lanes for bowling, catering to both open bowling and league play. The facility has its own pro shop, offers shoe rentals, and has a full snack bar and arcade.
6.9 Miles
- 0 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 15133 Bordwine Road, Bristol, VA 24202 MoreLess Info
Washington County Little League Field is the home of leagues for t-ball, softball, and little league baseball. The baseball and softball complex also features a concession stand and fields for minor and senior leagues.
0.2 Miles
- 0 votes
Art Gallery 701 State Street, Bristol, VA 24201 MoreLess Info
Benjamin Walls Gallery is a fine art gallery featuring artwork by artist Benjamin Walls. The gallery has several artistic pieces for sale and holds monthly special events in which new artwork is revealed.
0.4 Miles
- 0 votes
National & State Parks Cumberland Street, Bristol, VA 24201 MoreLess Info
Home to the cities Veteran's War Memorial is Cumberland Square Park. The four acre park includes a music pavilion, picnic areas, fountains, rolling green grass and on-site children's theatre.
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