Location: Johnson City
Top Things to do in Johnson City
What to do and see in Johnson City, Tennessee (TN): The Best 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. Nelson Fine Art and Framing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Nelson Fine Art And Frames is a local custom picture framing studio and gallery first established as Lady Bug Gallery in 1972.
2. Olive Oil Divine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Now re-opened under normal hours! Curbside delivery is here to stay! We represent a new and different approach to tasting and buying olive oil & balsamic which makes us proud to state that we are not a franchise, but are a store of ONE, like no others. Ask us our story! We allow you to experience our true gourmet oil or vinegar by freely tasting the difference our products exhibit. Come taste for yourself why our craft batch oil & vinegar is quickly becoming the preferred kitchen staple!
Reviewed By My_input_review
I absolutely love visiting this business when traveling through the area. I love it so much that I order my olive oil and balsamic on-line when not able to make a trip in. The staff and owners are very polite, helpful and so knowledgeable. They take their time to help you with a selection based on your needs and don't just try to push something on you. Every item is good quality so you can't go wrong. The available samples are a plus because there's always something new to try. My all time favorite is cold pressed garlic fused EVOO. I tried and bought the BC stuffed olives along with my last purchase, and OMG they are soooo yummy. You won't be disappointed in this business, products, or staff!
3. Perplexodus Escapes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
We offer quality family entertainment in the form of live action actor-led adventure games and interactive mystery dinner theatres. We promote family and friend interactions and challenge the mind with unique puzzles. Relationships are enhanced through communication and collaboration as the story progresses. We love that we can bring joy and laughter to our customers. We are presently performing dinner theatres at our brand new location, Mystery Manor, 132 Chapel St. Johnson City (former Gray Funeral Home near the Gray fairgrounds). Our escape adventures are still located at 2501 W Market St until we can build out escape rooms at the manor. At that point, we will have both in one awesome location.
Reviewed By SydneeMerritt97 - Bristol, United States
My friends and I have done the Dr. Jekyll room and Excalibur at Perplexodus and both were fantastic! I’ve done over 30 escape rooms and Excalibur was one of my favorites. The rooms are a ton of fun and the staff is super friendly! The gamemasters being live-actors is unique and a really fun aspect you won’t find at other rooms. 10/10 would recommend!
4. Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Riding distance from downtown Johnson City's shops, breweries, and restaurants, Tannery Knobs covers over 40 acres of wooded terrain. Designed as a skills park for all ages, riders can experience the thrill of off-road riding in a progressive environment. All trails and features have been professionally designed and built, ensuring enthusiasts and beginners alike will find the perfect ride!
Reviewed By Roving533646 - Johnson City, United States
LOVE this mountain biking park!! Trails for all skills levels, and a pump track in the middle that will wear out any kid quickly! Even if mountain biking isn't your thing, the mountain view alone is worth the drive up there!
5. 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!!
6. Appalachian GhostWalks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Appalachian GhostWalks' located in the East Tennessee Smoky Mountains and Southwest Virginia Highlands offers sixteen different Ghost History and Bigfoot Adventures with both day and evening vacation packages. Recently voted one of the best ghost tours in America by USA Today's 10Best, holding the #2 spot in the Nation, visitors will thrill to our lantern-led haunted and historic walking tours presented by professionally Certified Ghost Hunters who recount true "spine-tingling" stories of real history and real ghosts. Our full-day "Mountain Mysteries" Adventure Packages offer a chance to visit the interiors of mansions, museums, historic sites, and caves throughout our region. Everyone is invited to come and bring the whole family, or group on a haunted history adventure in what the Cherokee call "Shaconage" - the sacred land of blue smoke! All offerings are located in the heart of the Northeastern Tennessee and Southwest Virginia Mountains to include towns featuring buildings that pre-date the civil war in Historic Dandridge, Erwin, Elizabethton, Johnson City, Greeneville, Rogersville, Blountville, Gatlinburg, and Jonesborough - once listed on the Travel Channel as one of the top ten most haunted towns in America! Our Haunted and historic Virginia tours presently include the historic districts of Bristol, also known as the "Birthplace of Country Music" and Abingdon, Virginia - a gateway town to this area rich in heritage and history and designated by Congress "America's First Western Frontier". Our history, in towns listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is endorsed by local historians, historical societies, and local heritage alliance partners. In addition, for our avid paranormal enthusiasts who love to delve deeper into the mysteries of our mountains, we offer several North American firsts to include the "Legendary Cherokee Bigfoot Adventure Tour" and the "Appalachian UFO Close Encounters Adventure Tour" - and Roswell, New Mexico doesn't hold a candle to the stories, experiences, and general "goings-on" we have here in these mountains! Also, so sorry, but we do not offer vampire or zombie tours. We hope to see your family, friends, or tour group soon for a simply SPOOK-tacular good time!!!
7. 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.
8. 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!
9. Austin Springs Spa & Salon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By 40georgen
Tina Simon did an awesome therapeutic massage. She knew more aboUT health than most doctors.One leg wad shorter than the other. She did some kind of a stretching technique that made them the same length!
10. 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.
