Location: Johnson City
Top Things to do in Johnson City
What to do and see in Johnson City, Tennessee (TN): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Johnson City is a city in Washington, Carter, and Sullivan counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee, with most of the city being in Washington County. As of the 2010 census, the population of Johnson City was 63,152, and by 2015 the estimated population was 66,027, making it the ninth-largest city in the state.
Restaurants in Johnson City
1. Play It Again Retro Arcade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Play It Again Retro features 50+ retro arcade games from the 80's and 90's, including all your favorites like Dig Dug, Galaga, Pac-Man, NBA Jam, and many, many more! Re-live the glory days in a fun, retro environment like no other in Johnson City! Pay one admission price and enjoy all our games on free play for the rest of the day! Also offering birthday parties!
Reviewed By G9316ZCandrewv
Love the pinball machines!! Great atmosphere, good variety of games and lots of fun for all ages!! Definitely recommend!!
2. Winged Deer Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By Departure311789 - Unicoi, United States
This huge park is great . . . lots of shade along the hiking trails. Reputable place for softball tournaments. Soccer is fast becoming a usual sight here. Lots of parking . . . FREE park.
3. Willow Springs Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By GarryR-0954 - Johnson City, United States
Great place to walk great view. clean park,has a doggie park .Go you will really enjoy it!If your looking for a place to take stroll and have the mountains as a backdrop this would be the place.Take a deep breath and enjoy!
4. George L. Carter Railroad Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By tumbleweedchris - Asheville, United States
The Railroad museum is located on the ETSU campus. 176 Ross Dr is the address I found and successfully navigated to. There are a couple signs on campus and a railroad marker in front of the building. The hours are narrow (Sat 10a-3p) so be aware of that before visiting. When I showed up, there was a sign on the door saying they were temporarily closed. I was disappointed, but saw a family come out. So I went in to find the museum with the doors open for business! The museum is split over two rooms. One is a model railroad for a line that runs from Johnson City to Boone. There is an abundance of realistic detail here. You will find historic photos along the display that match the models almost exactly. There are stools throughout to give you a boosted view of the layout. The other side is a mixture of locations and is a larger room. You'll see some incredibly long trains here running around the building. You will find several volunteers working on the display and able to answer questions if you have any. This is a meticulously cared for Railroad Museum. With no charge to enter (donations accepted), there is no reason not to see this wonderful handiwork.
5. Johnson City Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By 618wesj - Orlando, United States
While a typical library, books on the shelf, digital media, etc., it also hosts a reading program for children, several programs for adults, and an excellent e-book section. There are several computers for use with free access to the internet and a link to Ancestry for those researching their family. There are several areas with easy chairs for delving into the latest novel or simply sitting and relaxing.
6. Tweetsie Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By EaglesPrincess - Minneapolis, United States
We started at the trailhead in Johnson City and took the trail almost 6 miles, ending in Elizabethton near Sycamore Shoals. The path is clear and has lovely historic markers along the way. Plenty of benches are available as are mile markers about every 0.2 miles. The only issues are access to restrooms/porta potties are limited on the trail. Lighting is also an issue if you are planning to go in the evening. The trail currently spans 9.6 miles. I would love to see this finished at 10 miles as the course would make an excellent 10 miler run course.
7. Johnson City Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
The longest-running microbrewery in Johnson City, TN. Traditional and seasonal brews, experimental batches, and cask ales. All brewed one barrel at a time.
Reviewed By ElvisLovedMemphis - Memphis, United States
It’s in a really good location downtown right off I-26. They have a big selection that covers just about every type of drink. Eric the owner came to my table and introduced himself during a busy rush they were having. I highly recommend this brewery to anyone visiting town.
8. Atlantic Ale House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By eyedocs123
Great set up with food truck nightly paired with selections of craft drafts. Bartenders always encouraging with samples.
9. Real to Reel Theatre
10. Yee Haw Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By CherylAVermont
We love hanging out here for any reason. Always looking for another! And the tacos next door are awesome too!
