Location: Elizabethton
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Elizabethton is a city in, and the county seat of Carter County, Tennessee, United States. Elizabethton is the historical site of the first independent American government (known as the Watauga Association, created in 1772) located west of both the Eastern Continental Divide and the original Thirteen Colonies.
Restaurants in Elizabethton
1. Off the Grid Mountain Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 530 reviews
Please call for Reservations! Off The Grid Mountain Adventures is the area’s only outdoor adventure park and features zip lines, a gravity-defying giant swing, a tower in the sky standing 60 feet from which you can zip, belay, or take the Leap of Faith, Hagglund tours, and ATV rides.
2. Watauga Kayak
Overall Ratings
5 based on 103 reviews
Watauga Kayak provides Guided Whitewater Rafting trips for families, groups, teens, couples, and small children. We also offer guided River and Lake Kayaking trips, guided cave trips. We have a trip for any age and ability. We also offer ECO tours & Nature/Wildlife Tours without the fear of whitewater or falling in. RENTALS available Sunday Trips are by Reservation Only. Book online or Call We are locally owned and operated. Watauga River a class I & II whitewater river.
Reviewed By togojjh - Charlotte, North Carolina
These friendly folks treat customers like family. Cheerful and professional guides make this swift water trip fun, safe, and enjoyable. Suitable for every age due to the class 1-2 rapids, cold water, and amenities. Rafts are stocked with water and snacks. Cameras are provided for guests. Pictures are emailed promptly. All this included in the very reasonable price of $48. The guides are locals, not transients, who care about the customers' experience. The owners are immersed in the float trip from check in, boat launch, mid river on-shore breaks, take out to emailing pictures. An annual experience for sure!
3. Appalachian Underground
Overall Ratings
5 based on 158 reviews
This is the BIG ADVENTURE you are looking for. We provide everything you need to explore underground. This is a wild cave tour. You will get wet and you will get muddy. Reservations are required.
Reviewed By ayachama - Charlotte, North Carolina
Sorry for very late review, we did underground caving tour more than an year back. Being an international visitor I was worried about exploring new places that fills my thrill. But the staff who organized our tour was very warm and welcoming. Their knowledge about the caves on the private property was impeccable. If you want to experience natural caving experience which is not commercialized I would recommend this for you.
4. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park protects the land that was the location of several important historic events that occurred in the late 18th century. Leaving the English colonies, settlers began arriving along the Watauga Old Fields, in search of a new life on what was Cherokee land.The park offers quality educational programs throughout the year telling the stories of the Watauga Association, Transylvania Purchase, Cherokee War of 1776, the Overmountain Men and so much more! John Carter, one of the primary political, military and business leaders of this era, and his son Landon, built a home, the Carter Mansion, three miles from Sycamore Shoals. This structure is the oldest standing frame house in Tennessee, dating back to the mid to late 1770s.
Reviewed By Carolyn B - United States
This Tennessee state park houses a nice museum recounting the area's early settlement history: the arrival of the Watauga settlers, who first rented and later purchased their land from the Cherokees; the Transylvania Purchase, known as the largest private land transaction in the US; the Cherokee attack on the area's settlers in 1776; and the Overmountain Men's preparation for and defeat of the British at Kings Mountain, SC, during the American War for Independence.
Behind the museum is a reproduction of Fort Watauga, the palisade at Sycamore Shoals which protected European settlers during Indian attacks.
5. Elizabethton Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By scoutdreams - Estero, FL
I was so surprised when I was exiting the downtown area to see this covered bridge. I had to stop and walk through it as well as take some pictures. Parking nearby is pretty tight as there are many homes in the area and parking is not allowed in parts of the neighborhood.
6. Blue Hole Falls
7. Wahoo's Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By vhephrem - Boone, North Carolina
The best part about Wahoos on the Watauga is the staff and accommodations. The staff is very knowledgeable and are a ton of fun! The river outpost has a nice screened porch and HOT showers. I love these mountains and a trip down the Watauga is a great way to take them in.
8. Elizabethton Escape
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Elizabethton Escape offers 2 multi-room escape adventures! Find the fortune and escape Swamp Fever or become Abducted from the Appalachian Trail! Seasoned players have said Abducted is one of the hardest they have played while Swamp fever is said to be lighthearted and tons of fun! Come see us today at the blue and white storefront downtown Elizabethton!
Reviewed By truefakeblonde - Huntington, West Virginia
We were actually able to beat the record! We had a lot of fun and the owner was extremely friendly. The rooms are very well designed and hard to tackle. Loved it and can't wait to go back!Thank you for the kind review, we really enjoyed watching you all play!
9. Simple Blessings General Store
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Simple Blessings General Store is a unique shopping experience featuring candies, glass bottled soft drinks, snacks, gifts, Toys, Simply Southern and other T-shirts, an assortment of kitchenware including Lodge and Rada Cutlery, local crafts, jams, honey and other food items. We also have the Lunch Bucket deli with seating offering Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Salads, Nachos and Old Fashioned Floats!
Reviewed By Mbhnm - Maryville, Tennessee
We love the shop. Great layout and reasonable prices. But the highlight of a visit is the deli at the back serving one of the best handmade sandwiches I have had at a very reasonable price ($4). You can take it with you or buy...MoreThank you so much for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and lunch! It is our goal to provide great affordable shopping and food in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Thanks for blessing us with your visit!!
10. Veterans' Monument
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By J T - Gray, Tennessee
Being a veteran my self I enjoy going to places that honor all who sacrificed all. Elizabethton does a great job. It was humbling to say the least. I always take off my hat in respect to the fallen. Thank You for a great experience.
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