This is definitely worth the hike if you're a local or an out of town put this in your GPS pack you…read morea little cooler and some snacks and enjoy the outdoors at its best. Fun fact for you, Do you know the origin of Unicoi!??

Definitely not for babies or kids under 5 I'd say. Also not really for beginners as it ends up…read moregoing straight up the side of the mountain. Took our group about six hours round trip. But it was definitely worth it. Little waterfalls all the way up the trail to the big one.

Beautiful hiking trails! Most of them are on the moderate or harder level but amazing views and…read moreeasy to get to!

Definitely my favorite hiking spot! I have a tight work schedule, so hiking isn't something I have…read morethe opportunity to do often. However, this is my favorite spot to go to. They have mild spots for beginners, and extremely difficult long hikes for those who love a challenge! There are many paths to take and different destinations, so you never get bored of hiking the same trail over and over. There's always a surprise. The view is absolutely stunning, and somehow, it's always so clean! I absolutely adore this trail, it's the only trail I go to now. Here's a photo of me after the hike! This has become my usual spot to just hang out and enjoy nature. It's very peaceful closer to the top, so I enjoy meditating here, as well. Definitely recommend this wonderful place!! Will never go anywhere else!

This is a pretty nice trail. We rode about 16 miles, and I was told it's roughly 20 miles total. At…read moreone point it goes through a town area, which can get pretty busy to ride through. There are a few food spots along the route, like Jersey Mike's, if you want to stop for a bite. They also had porta potties available along the trail and a parking lot at the starting point, which was convenient. Along the way, we saw a cute little caterpillar making its way across the path and even a few horses in a meadow, which was a nice touch.

Nice trail for sure! I love to jog here, and it's also a great place to ride my bicycle. Very…read morescenic and peaceful path connecting Johnson City and Elizabethton.

This is basically the downtown of Johnson city. This park includes an amphitheater, water features…read moreon the stream that runs through, and some outdoor art exhibitions. It made for a nice spot to stop and eat dinner and wasn't hard to park at.

Cute little park in the old downtown area of Johnson City that is being revitalized. The Farmer's…read moreMarket is open on Wed and Sat at the Pavillion, you can park there or along the park's edge. Right now a part of it is being worked on, with a new walk bridge. People and dogs like to play in the stream. There are sculptures around the walking area and concerts on Friday nights during the summer. You can also walk across the train tracks by the Pavillion and go to White Duck Taco and Yee Haa Brewery. I take my dog at least once a week if possible to socialize and go to the Farmer's Market and lunch at White Duck - fun!

A functional space with paved trails and various playground and picnic facilities, this offers some…read morenice views of surrounding mountains. It is utilitarian, but serves a purpose.

I got to visit the park while in town to see family, and it was so fun we went back twice! There…read moreare multiple playgrounds, swing sets, and even workout equipment for the adults. The paths are great too, and it is all in a beautiful setting. The kids really enjoyed it here and I did as well. It's a great spot!

This park is a great open space for families and kids of all ages! There are several playground…read moreareas as well as pavilion/shelters, wide open fields, a trail near the river, tennis courts, and a baseball field. We spent hours here letting our kids run around and enjoy the outdoors on a nice day. It is the perfect place for a picnic lunch. There is plenty of parking and it is convenient to downtown and the Elizabethton covered bridge. Plenty of families were enjoying the park when we visited which goes to show it's a great place to be!

Fun Mountain Bike park. For beginner(green trail) to several sharp turn blue trails and even 2…read moreblack trails for The uninhibited. Amazing park that just opened this summer of 2019.

LOVE this place! Great place for as Vance's riders or beginners looking to try mountain biking for…read morethe first time. Beautiful views and well maintained trails make this a standout mountain bike trail system in the Southeast!

This is a beautiful little park in the center of town along the Doe River at the foot of the…read moreElizabethton Covered Bridge - it seems to be a gathering place and a roadside attraction, there were a number of tourists visiting the park during our time here. There's an old band stand in the middle of the park with scattered seating and a few charcoal grills so I'm sure they host local musical events throughout the year - lots of shade and a great spot to take a driving break or a picnic. If there is any negative here it's the port-a-potty restrooms (they are disgusting) so I suggest doing your business before arriving and not even think about opening the doors to peep inside. If you can avoid these you'll have a wonderful time here I'm sure...

Spanning both sides of the Doe River and bordered by Elk Avenue, this is a 2.25 acre park that…read moreincludes a small fountain, two pavilions, a gazebo, picnic tables, a large multi use stage and of course, the historic Doe River Covered Bridge. The park has a small gazebo and a large multi-use stage that is the site for not just weddings but also festivals. Several bands and jamborees are already scheduled for 2021. On the west side of the river is a tree stump with a marker denoting "In 1772, the first court west of the Alleghanies [sic] was held under this tree." And a second marker, "In 1772, Four years before the Declaration of Independence, settlers in the Watauga Valley adopted the first written constitution in North America." There is limited free parking at the park but there is more street parking in the surrounding area. Plan ahead and bring food for the numerous ducks and geese that hang out here. [Review 14963 overall, 465 of 2021, number 266 in Tennessee.]