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all motorcycle riders from near and far to experience Calling the Southern Dozen! If you like adventurous rides with leaning curves and lush terrain, or just a leisurely ride through a picturesque mountain landscape, the Southern Dozen is for you! But motorcycle riders don’t get to have ALL the fun—the Southern Dozen rides are just as enjoyable in any other vehicle! So whether you arrive on two wheels, three wheels or four, you’re sure to have a blast following our easy-to-use itineraries. Hop on your bike or in your car and get to riding!

directions in the palm of your hand It’s easy to access the Southern Dozen ride maps on your phone! Simply visit SouthernDozen.com, where you’ll find a map and detailed itinerary suggestions for attractions to visit along each of the Southern Dozen routes. Then click on the MapQuest button for turn-by-turn directions for your selected ride, and get rolling!

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Outdoor Adventures Historical Adventures places to stay in johnson city

11-E Motel Hampton Inn 3500 W. Market St. 508 N. Rd. 423-928-2131 423-929-8000 hamptoninn.com Baymont Inn & Suites 2606 N. Roan St. Holiday Inn 423-282-4011 101 W. Springbrook Dr. baymontinns.com 423-282-4611 holidayinn.com/johnsoncitytn Best Western Johnson City Hotel & Conference Center Holiday Inn Express 2406 N. Roan St. 2 Orr Ct. 423-282-2161 423-328-0500 bestwestern.com hiexpress.com

Carnegie Hotel & Spa Quality Inn 1216 W. State of Franklin Rd. 119 Pinnacle Dr. 423-979-6400 423-282-0488 www.carnegiehotel.com qualityinn.com

Comfort Suites Quality Inn 3118 Browns Mill Rd. of Johnson City 423-610-0010 1900 S. Roan St. choicehotels.com 423-928-9600 qualityinn.com Courtyard by Marriott –Johnson City Red Roof Inn 4025 Hamilton Pl. 210 Broyles Dr. 423-262-0275 423-282-3040 marriott.com/trijc redroof.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Sleep Inn & Suites 211 Mockingbird Ln. 2020 Franklin Terrace Ct. 423-929-2000 423-915-0081 doubletree.com sleepinn.com/hotel/TN259

Econolodge Inn & Suites Super 8 Motel 207 E. Mountcastle Dr. 108 Wesley St. 423-282-3335 423-282-8818 choicehotels.com super8.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites 3078 Hamilton Pl. 423-900-8640 fairfieldinn.com/tritn 1 The Snake Ride ABOUT 112 MILES ROUND-TRIP

through the mountains, through Snake Stoney Creek and across into the pastoral Shady Valley. From there, it’s on up to the extraordinary Backbone Rock, with outcroppings, hiking trails, and beautiful photo ops. Continue into Damascus, home of the Virginia Creeper Trail, and return through peaceful Mountain City, beside beautiful Watauga Lake.

Damascus Bristol

Mountain City

Blountville

Elizabethton

Johnson City

directions Turn left onto N. Roan St. then take a slight Then right on Hwy. 67/91 at light, 28.5 mi.— right for Bristol Hwy/11E, 12.9 mi. road becomes Hwy. 321. Then take exit to Hwy. 394, 7.5 mi. Stay right on Hwy. 321/67 & 19E Turn right on 421 to Shady Valley, 18.1 mi. at Hampton, 9.6 mi. Then turn left on 133 Backbone Rock, 14.3 mi. Turn left on Hwy. 321/67 Broad St., 17.1 mi. Then turn right on 58, 3.6 mi. Then turn right on I-26W. Turn right on 91 Mountain City, 14.3 mi. Take Exit 20, Roan St.

Route indicated on map in red. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. Turn-by-turn MapQuest-powered directions are available at southerndozen.com Along the Ride

Shady Valley Country Store 110 Hwy. 133, Shady Valley, TN 423-739-2325 | facebook.com/ShadyValleyCountryStore In The Country Bakery & Eatery 409 Fritz St., Damascus, VA 276-475-5319 | inthecountryonline.net Overlook at Watauga Lake Damascus Hwy. 321, Butler, TN wataugalaketennessee.com Laurel Falls Hwy. 321, Hampton, TN alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/laurel-falls State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-543-5808 | sycamoreshoalstn.org Red Chili 435 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-213-2104 | facebook.com/RedChiliElizabethton Peerless Restaurant 2531 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 423-282-2351 | peerlesseatout.com 2 Top of the roan ABOUT 107 MILES ROUND-TRIP

ride takes you through historic Elizabethton to the top This of Roan Mountain—home of ’s grandest scenery. Roan Mountain is also home to the world’s largest natural stand of Catawba Rhododendron. It’s the perfect place to feel the cleansing, cool breeze, smell the fragrant wildflowers, and let your mind wander back to a simpler time.

Elizabethton

Johnson City

Roan Mountain

directions Turn left onto N. Roan St. then take a Turn right on Hwy. 226 N., 16.3 mi. slight right for Bristol Hwy/11E, 9.4 mi. Hwy. NC 226 changes to TN 107 W., 10.5 mi. Turn right on Hwy 19E S./321S, 27 mi. Turn right on Hwy. 173 W., 0.6 mi. Then turn right on Hwy. 143 S. Then turn left on Hwy. 173, 0.9 mi. Roan Mountain, 12.6 mi. Turn right on I-26 W., 12 mi. Hwy. 143 changes to NC 261, 12.8 mi. Take Exit 20, Roan St.

Route indicated on map in red. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. Turn-by-turn MapQuest-powered directions are available at southerndozen.com Along the Ride

Downtown Elizabethton Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 | tourcartercounty.com The Coffee Company 444 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-542-3438 | experiencingcoffee.com Doe River Covered Bridge 3rd St. and Hattie Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 | tourcartercounty.com Catawaba Rhododendron Hwy. 143, Roan Mountain, TN roanmountain.com/gardens.htm Unicoi County Heritage Museum and National Fish Hatchery 529 Federal Hatchery Rd., Erwin, TN 423-743-9449 | unicoicounty.org/play/explore/attractions Unaka Mountains / The Beauty Spot Rock Creek Rd., Erwin, TN easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Unaka%20 Mountains%20Beauty%20Spot Wiseman’s Clothing and Shoes 6001 Unicoi Dr., Johnson City, TN 423-926-0691 | facebook.com/WisemansClothing The Main Street Pizza Company 300 E. Main St., Johnson City, TN 423-631-0180 | themainstreetpizzacompany.com Hands On! Regional Museum 315 E. Main St., Johnson City, TN 423-928-6508 | handsonmuseum.org Southern Craft 601 Spring St., Johnson City, TN 423-232-8845 | jcportico.com 3 places of the past ABOUT 66 MILES ROUND-TRIP

Tennessee has an epic history, from the Northeast “volunteers” who saved the American Revolution to the homes of legendary pioneers, statesmen, and even a U.S. president. This route takes you along cobblestone streets to the birthplace of , past extraordinary museums and a farm preserved since 1791.

Johnson City

Greeneville

directions Turn right onto N. Roan St. Turn right on Tusculum Blvd./11E N. Take I-26W, 3.2 mi. Business, 2.5 mi. Turn left off Exit 17 Hwy. 354/Boones Take 11E/321 N., 9.3 mi. Creek Rd., 7 mi. Turn right on S. Heritage Rd., 1.2 mi. Then turn right on Main St., 0.7 mi. Then turn right at Davy Crockett Turn right on Persimmon Ridge Rd., 1.2 mi. Birthplace Park, 2.2 mi. Turn left on 11E/321 W. Jackson Blvd., 18.9 mi. Turn right on Hwy. 11E/321 N., 11.5 mi. Then turn left on 11E S. Business, 2.5 mi. Turn left on Hwy. 354 N. Boones Turn right on College St./Andrew Creek, 6.1 mi. Johnson, 0.3 mi. Take I-26E, then Exit 20, Roan St.

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Downtown Jonesborough Main St., Jonesborough, TN 423-753-1010 | jonesborough.com Main Street Café & Catering 117 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN 423-753-2460 | mainstreetcatering.net Davy Crockett Birthplace 1245 Davy Crockett Park Rd., Limestone, TN 423-257-2167 tnstateparks.com/parks/about/davy-crockett-birthplace Tennessee’s Sunnyside Trail sunnysidetrail.com Andrew Johnson’s Homestead 101 N. College St., Greeneville, TN 423-638-3551 | nps.gov/anjo Peggy Ann Bakery Deli 934 Snapps Ferry Rd., Greeneville, TN 423-639-1924 One.40.Four 144 E. Main St., Jonesborough, TN 423-444-6351 | facebook.com/one40four 4 8th wonder of the world ABOUT 86 MILES ROUND-TRIP

the “8th Wonder of the World” by William Called Jennings Bryan, Natural Tunnel is more than one million years old and has been attracting visitors for more than two centuries. Ride the chairlift down to hiking trails, picnic tables, and, of course, the incredible tunnel itself.

Duffield

Kingsport

Johnson City

directions Turn right onto N. Roan St. Turn left on SR 871. Take I-26W/US 23N, 40.5 mi. Turn left on US 23S, 1.3 mi. Turn right on SR 871, 1.3 mi. Then take I-26/US 23S, 40.5 mi. Then turn right on SR 370, 0.3 mi. Take Exit 20, Roan St. Arrive at Natural Tunnel State Park.

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Phil’s Dream Pit 534 Eastern Star Rd., Kingsport, TN 423-349-6437 | philsdreampit.com Gray Fossil Site and Museum 1212 Suncrest Dr., Gray, TN 423-439-3659 | gfsm.handsonmuseum.org Natural Tunnel State Park 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-tunnel Cootie Browns 2715 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 423-283-4723 | cootiebrowns.com Giuseppe’s 2539 E. Stone Dr., Kingsport, TN 423-288-5265 | giuseppesitalianrestaurant.com Mona Lisa’s Gelato 305 W. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, TN 423-262-8357 | monalisasgelato.com 5 Music to your ears ABOUT 88 MILES ROUND-TRIP

Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are Northeast famous for their music. As the home of the legendary Carter Family and the Birthplace of Country Music, this area laid the foundation for America’s modern music scene. Dine at the Burger Bar, where Hank Williams was last seen alive, visit the auditorium that June Carter and Johnny Cash called their musical home, and where the first “country” recordings were made in 1927. Learn more about those recordings and explore how the rich musical heritage of our region continues to influence music around the world at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.

Bristol

Kingsport

Johnson City

directions Turn left onto N. Roan St. Turn right on Rt. 709, 0.1 mi. Take Hwy. 11E/19W, 21.5 mi. Turn right on Rt. 614 A.P. Carter Hwy., 3.3 mi. Turn right on State St. 421S, 0.4 mi. Turn left to arrive at Carter Family Fold Then right on Randall St., 0.1 mi. and Museum. Then right on State St., 0.2 mi. Turn right on Rt. 614 A.P. Carter Hwy., 3.3 mi. Turn right on Piedmont Ave., 0.1 mi. Then turn left on Rt. 709, 0.1 mi. Then right again on State St., 0.2 mi. Turn right on Hwy. 58, 4.9 mi. Turn right on Commonwealth Ave. to arrive at Then left on US 23S, 20.4 mi. Mall/Birthplace of Country Music, 0.6 mi. Turn right—US 23S becomes I-26. Turn left on Euclid Ave. Hwy. 11W/421, 1.2 mi. Take Exit 20, Roan St. Then turn left on 421N, 20.7 mi.

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Birthplace of Country Music Museum 520 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 423-573-1927 | birthplaceofcountrymusic.org Bristol Motor Speedway 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol, TN 423-989-6933 | bristolmotorspeedway.com Burger Bar 8 Piedmont Ave., Bristol, VA 276-466-6200 | theoriginalburgerbar.com Historical Bristol TN/VA Sign State St., Bristol, TN/VA Carter Family Fold 3449 A.P. Carter Hwy., Hiltons, VA 276-594-0676 | carterfamilyfold.org Ridgewood Barbecue 900 Elizabethton Hwy., Bluff City, TN 423-212-4813 Blackbird Bakery 56 Piedmont Ave., Bristol, VA 276-645-5754 | blackbirdbakerybristol.com 6 Spelunker tour ABOUT 60 MILES ROUND-TRIP

early days of colonization, settlers were often In the confronted by Indians—who seemed to attack and then disappear into thin air. Later, colonists discovered a majestic underground river, which they used as a hiding place during the Civil War. On this ride, you’ll see this unique cave, now called Bristol Caverns, as well as Appalachian Caverns—an underground labyrinth more than one million years old.

Bristol

Johnson City

directions Turn left onto N. Roan St. Turn right on Patterson Hill Rd., 0.9 mi. Take Hwy. 11E/19W, 10.7 mi. Turn left on Old Beaver Creek Rd., 1.7 mi. Turn left on Egypt Rd., 2.6 mi. Then turn right on SR 394, 7.9 mi. Then turn left on Beaver Creek Rd., 0.2 mi. Road changes to SR 435. Turn right on Old Beaver Creek Rd., 0.2 mi. Arrive at Bristol Caverns, 2.5 mi. Turn right on Patterson Hill Rd., 1.2 mi. Turn right on SR 435, 14.2 mi. Then turn left on Cave Hill Rd., 0.1 mi. Turn left on Hwy. 11E, 9 mi. Arrive at Appalachian Caverns. Turn left on N. Roan St.

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Winged Deer Park / Boone Lake 4137 Bristol Hwy., Johnson City, TN 423-283-5815 | johnsoncitytn.org/parksrec Rocky Mount 200 Hyder Hill Rd., Piney Flats, TN 423-538-7396 | rockymountmuseum.com Bristol Caverns 1157 Bristol Caverns Hwy., Bristol, TN 423-878-2011 | bristolcaverns.com Appalachian Caverns 420 Cave Hill Rd., Blountville, TN 423-323-2337 | appacaverns.com Rocks Wood Fired Grill 3119 Bristol Hwy. #108, Johnson City, TN 423-262-0444 | rockswoodfired.com Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson 3518 Bristol Hwy., Johnson City, TN 423-283-0422 | smithbrosharley.com 7 the long dam ride ABOUT 137 MILES ROUND-TRIP

, no secret­­—the geography and landscape of Northeast Its Tennessee wouldn’t be the same without several man-made lakes. The Long Dam Ride leads you through rugged gorges, and past rocky cliffs, mountain streams, tranquil lakes, unique sites, spectacular formations, and miles of roller-coaster dips and rural charm.

Bristol

Blountville Mountain City

Elizabethton

Johnson City

directions Turn right onto N. Roan St. Travel toward Mountain City, 11 mi. Then right on I-26W, 3 mi. Turn right on 67W, 19 mi. Take Exit 13, 6.3 mi. Turn right on 321, 10 mi. Turn right on 75N, 1.1 mi. Arrive at Shirley’s Home Cooking. Turn right on Boone Dam Rd. Turn right on 19E, 1.8 mi. Arrive at Boone Dam. Then right on Siam Rd., 3.8 mi. Turn right on 75N, 9.7 mi. Turn right on Rd., 0.6 mi. Turn right on 126E, 0.6 mi. Arrive at Wilbur Dam. Turn right on 394E, 12 mi. Turn right at Wilbur Dam Rd. Turn right on 421S, 2.9 mi. Turn on Steel Bridge Rd., 5 mi. Then right on Emmett Rd., 0.8 mi. Turn left on Steel Bridge Rd., 1.1 mi. Turn right on Holston View Dam Rd. Then left on Blue Springs Rd., 0.9 mi. Arrive at South Holston Dam. Turn left on 91, Stoney Creek Rd., 3 mi. Turn right on 421S, 15 mi. Turn left on 37, 19E exit ramp, 8 mi. Arrive at Jct. Hwy. 91 and Then left on 11E/19W, 10 mi. Shady Valley Country Store.

Route indicated on map in red. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. Turn-by-turn MapQuest-powered directions are available at southerndozen.com Along the Ride

Pal’s Sudden Service 3206 Bristol Hwy., Johnson City, TN 423-854-9536 | palsweb.com Rocky Mount 200 Hyder Hill Rd., Piney Flats, TN 423-538-7396 | rockymountmuseum.com Bristol Motor Speedway 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol, TN 423-989-6933 | bristolmotorspeedway.com Shady Valley Country Store 110 Hwy. 133, Shady Valley, TN 423-739-2325 | facebook.com/ShadyValleyCountryStore Wilbur Dam 774 Wilbur Dam Rd., Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 | tva.gov/Energy/Our-Power-System/ Hydroelectric/Wilbur- Doe River Covered Bridge 3rd St. and Hattie Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-542-3533 | tourcartercounty.com Jiggy Ray’s 610 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-518-1500 | jiggyrays.com 8 Vinegar Pie ABOUT 147 MILES ROUND-TRIP

ride, from Johnson City to Clinch Mountain, is as sweet This as the Vinegar Pie at the Lookout Restaurant. It takes you through some of East Tennessee’s oldest communities on the trails blazed by Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett. Get a panoramic view of Lake and the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. It’s truly a feast for the eyes!

Kingsport

Rogersville Johnson City

Jonesborough Greeneville

directions Turn right onto N. Roan St. Turn right on 25E/11W, 7.1 mi. Turn right onto I-26W, 3 mi. Take 11W Rogersville Exit. Take Exit 17 and turn left on Take Hwy. 11W N. Bean Station, 42.3 mi. Boones Creek Rd., 6.2 mi. Turn right on Netherland Inn Rd., 2 mi. Turn right on 11E, 50 mi. Turn right on Ridgefields Rd., 0.2 mi. Then turn right on 25E, 15.7 mi. Then turn left on Riverport Rd., 2.6 mi. Turn left on Clinch Mountain Rd. Turn left on Wilcox Dr., 0.8 mi. Arrive at Lookout Restaurant Turn left on State Hwy. 93, 0.6 mi. for Vinegar Pie. Then turn right on Fort Henry Dr./ Turn right to arrive at Veterans Hwy. 36, 1.8 mi. Memorial Lookout. Turn right on Hwy. 36, 14 mi.

Route indicated on map in red. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. Turn-by-turn MapQuest-powered directions are available at southerndozen.com Along the Ride

The Lollipop Shop 129 E. Main St., Jonesborough, TN 423-913-2663| facebook.com/TheLollipopShopofJonesborough Main Street Café & Catering 117 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN 423-753-2460 | mainstreetcatering.net Andrew Johnson Birthplace 101 N. College St., Greeneville, TN 423-638-3551 | nps.gov/anjo Clinch Mountain Lookout Restaurant 190 Lookout Mountain Rd., Thorn Hill, TN 865-767-2511 Cherokee Lake Hwy. 92, Jefferson City, TN tva.gov/sites/cherokee.htm

Jonesborough Riverfront Seafood Company 1777 Netherland Inn Rd., Kingsport, TN 423-245-3474 | riverfrontseafood.com Historic Netherland Inn 2144 Netherland Inn Rd., Kingsport, TN 423-245-5449 | thenetherlandinn.com Fort Patrick Henry Dam 3657 Ft. Henry Dr., Kingsport, TN tva.gov/sites/fortpatrickhenry.htm Gray Fossil Site and Museum 1212 Suncrest Dr., Gray, TN 423-439-3659 | gfsm.handsonmuseum.org Jonesborough Repertory Theatre 125 ½ E. Main St., Jonesborough, TN 423-753-1010 | jonesboroughtheatre.com Amis Mill Eatery 127 W. Bear Hollow Rd., Rogersville, TN 423-272-7040 | amismill.com 9 mountain ribbons ABOUT 157 MILES ROUND-TRIP

of East Tennessee flow through our The highways crown of glory, the . Prepare to have your breath taken away as you snake across the lakes, rivers, and streams of one of the world’s oldest mountain ranges. Ultimately, the ride leads to one of the greatest rides in the whole world—the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visit the Moses Cone House, the Linn Cove Viaduct, or the various overlooks of Grandfather Mountain.

Mountain City

Johnson City

Elizabethton Boone

Linville directions Turn left onto N. Roan St. Turn left on S. Blue Ridge Pkwy., 14 mi. Turn right on Bristol Hwy. 11E/19W, 8.9 mi. Take 321 to Linville, 3.7 mi. Turn right on Hwy. 19E, 14.1 mi. Then take NC 181, 3.7 mi. Then turn left on Hwy. 67E/321, 28.2 mi. Turn right on 194, 6 mi. Turn right on 421, 31.3 mi. Take 19E/19/194, 33.1 mi. Then turn right on Blue Ridge Pkwy., 0.2 mi. Turn left on 19E/11W, 14.7 mi.

Route indicated on map in red. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. Turn-by-turn MapQuest-powered directions are available at southerndozen.com Along the Ride

Downtown Elizabethton Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 | tourcartercounty.com Linville Falls Off the Blue Ridge Pkwy., Junction US 221, Linville, NC linvillefalls.com Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy., Linville, NC grandfather.com Moses Cone Memorial Park Park View Circle, Blowing Rock, NC blueridgeheritage.com/attractions-destinations/ moses-cone-manor Catawba Rhododendron Hwy. 143, Roan Mountain, TN roanmountain.com/gardens.htm Miso Teriyaki House 421 W. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-543-8889 | facebook.com/misoelizabethton Mid City Grill 106 S. Commerce St., Johnson City, TN 423-794-2042 | mymidcity.com 10 howlinG wolves, stars & history ABOUT 57 MILES ROUND-TRIP

Mountain Park is known for its noisiest inhabitants: the Bays wolves. And on this ride, your tires will howl just as loud as they do. Just a few twists of the throttle will take you to a land isolated from noise and urban life—a land where deer, wild turkeys, and otters thrive alongside owls, beavers, and falcons.

Kingsport

Johnson City

directions Turn right onto N. Roan St. Turn right on Industry Dr./SR 355, 2 mi. Take I-26W, 15 mi. Turn right on Wilcox Dr., 1.7 mi. Take Exit 35, SR 93, 4.5 mi. Then turn right on Meadowview Turn right on Orebank Rd., 1.2 mi. Pkwy., 2.7 mi. Arrive at Exchange Place. Turn right on Rd., 0.3 mi. Turn left on Orebank Rd., 1.4 mi. Arrive at Bays Mountain Park. Turn right on Memorial Blvd., 0.4 mi. Turn right on Bays Mountain Rd., 0.4 mi. Turn right on Center St., 4.1 mi. Turn left on Reservoir Rd., 2.2 mi. Then turn right on Netherland Inn Rd., 0.9 mi. Take I-26E to Exit 20, Roan St. Arrive at Netherland Inn, 1.1 mi.

Route indicated on map in red. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. Turn-by-turn MapQuest-powered directions are available at southerndozen.com Along the Ride

Pal’s Sudden Service 2866 Boones Creek Rd., Johnson City, TN 423-979-0024 | palsweb.com Gray Fossil Site and Museum 1212 Suncrest Dr., Gray, TN 423-439-3659 | gfsm.handsonmuseum.org Bays Mountain Park Bays Mountain Park Rd., Kingsport, TN 423-229-9447 | baysmountain.com The Gift Box 102 Dillon Ct., Gray, TN 423-207-4679 | facebook.com/GiftBoxGray Riverfront Seafood Company 1777 Netherland Inn Rd., Kingsport, TN 423-245-3474 | riverfrontseafood.com Our House Restaurant 4903 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 423-282-1555 | ourhousejc.com 11 east tennessee history tour ABOUT 37 MILES ROUND-TRIP

the scenic roads leading to the historical Rocky Explore Mount and Tipton-Haynes sites, the Sycamore Shoals Fort, and Carter Mansion—the oldest mansion in East Tennessee, dating back to 1775. At the Doe River, you’ll see one of the country’s last remaining covered bridges, which dates back to the early 1800s.

Blountville

Elizabethton Johnson City

Jonesborough

directions Turn left onto N. Roan St. Turn right to arrive at Sycamore Turn right on Hwy. 11E/19W, 5 mi. Shoals State Historic Park. Turn right on Hyder Hill Rd. Turn right on Hwy. 67/321, 6.1 mi. Arrive at Rocky Mount Museum. Turn left on S. Roan St., 1 mi. Turn right on 11E/19W, 4.5 mi. Arrive at Tipton-Haynes State Turn right on 19E, 9.1 mi. Historic Site, 0.5 mi. Turn left and arrive at Carter Mansion. Turn right on S. Roan St., 1.9 mi. Turn right out of lot, 3.4 mi. Take I-26W, Exit 20, Roan St.

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Rocky Mount State Historic Site 200 Hyder Hill Rd., Piney Flats, TN 423-538-7396 | rockymountmuseum.com Off the Grid 1825 Hwy. 19 E, Elizabethton, TN 423-707-6022 | offthegridmountainadventures.com City Market 449 E. E St., Elizabethton, TN 423-543-1751 Downtown Elizabethton Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-547-3850 | tourcartercounty.com The Coffee Company 444 E. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-542-3438 | experiencingcoffee.com Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Ave., Elizabethton, TN 423-543-5808 | sycamoreshoalstn.org Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 423-926-3631 | tipton-haynes.org Downtown Jonesborough Main St., Jonesborough, TN 423-753-1010 | jonesborough.com Hands On! Regional Museum 315 E. Main St., Johnson City, TN 423-928-6508 | handsonmuseum.org Ridgewood Barbecue 900 Elizabethton Hwy., Bluff City, TN 423-212-4813 Tupelo Honey Café 300 Buffalo St., Johnson City, TN 423-202-9740 | tupelohoneycafe.com 12 two rivers, one mountain, & ten million trout eggs ABOUT 78 MILES ROUND-TRIP

your eyes on some of the nation’s largest breeding Feast trout, then ascend into the famed . This ride goes up and way back into the Tennessee and mountains, where the cool rivers flow lazily along. As you ride farther away from civilization, you’ll find yourself in a notorious land formerly known for its whiskey makers and moonshine runners.

Johnson City

Erwin

directions

Turn left onto N. Roan St., 1 mi. Turn right to cross railroad, then turn Turn right on 381, 6.3 mi. right, 1.7 mi. Turn right on 381/321, 2.4 mi. Turn right to cross , Then turn right on S. Roan St., 8 mi. then turn right, 3.7 mi. Take Hwy. 173 and Hwy. 107, 1.2 mi. Turn right on 19W, 13 mi. Turn left on Hwy. 395, 6.9 mi. Turn right on 19, 5.5 mi. At NC state line, Hwy. 395 turns into NC Take I-26 W, 19.4 mi. Hwy. 197, 7.1 mi. Take Exit 20, Roan St.

Route indicated on map in red. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. Turn-by-turn MapQuest-powered directions are available at southerndozen.com Along the Ride

Downtown Johnson City Main St., Johnson City, TN downtownjc.com Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 423-926-3631 | tipton-haynes.org Hawg ‘n’ Dawg 202 Union St., Erwin, TN 423-743-9600 | facebook.com/hawgndawg.bbq Museum at Unicoi County Heritage Museum and National Fish Hatchery 520 Federal Hatchery Rd., Erwin, TN 423-743-9449 | unicoicounty.org/play/explore/attractions Nolichucky River Erwin, TN Thompson’s Farm (in season) 236 Charlie Carson Rd. (Hwy. 107), Jonesborough, TN 423-753-4429 Unaka Mountains / The Beauty Spot Rock Creek Rd., Erwin, TN easttn.us/attractions/attraction.aspx/Unaka%20 Mountains%20Beauty%20Spot 13 , the founders ride ABOUT 37 MILES ROUND-TRIP

eateries, public art, craft breweries and live music upscale combine in downtown Johnson City, making it a great place to spend a day or two. The Founder’s Ride takes riders from Johnson City into historic downtown Jonesborough and to the fascinating Hands On Discovery Center and Gray Fossil Site.

Johnson City

Jonesborough

directions Turn right on W. Springbrook Dr. Turn left on Boonesboro Rd., 1.4 mi. Turn left on N. Roan St., 4.8 mi. Then turn right on Shadden Rd., 1.6 mi. Then turn left on Old Stage Rd., 1 mi. Turn left again on Boone Station Rd., 1.9 mi. Turn right on Old Gray Station Rd., 3 mi. Turn right on Keefauver Rd., 1.1 mi. Turn left—Bobby Hicks Hwy. becomes Then turn right on Boones Creek Rd., 5 mi. Suncrest Dr., 2.7 mi.

Optional: To go through downtown Jonesborough Turn left on E. Jackson Blvd./US 321—this (the oldest town in Tennessee) and to see becomes W. Market St., 4.7 mi. the International Storytelling Center and Turn right on N. State of Franklin Rd., which Chester Inn, continue on Boone St. (0.4 mi.) becomes W. State of Franklin Rd., 2.4 mi. and turn right on Main St. Return up Boone Turn left on S. Commerce St., 0.3 mi. St. and turn right on E. Jackson Blvd./US 321 Turn right—W. Main St. turns into E. Main instead of left for the next step. St., 1.2 mi.

Route indicated on map in red. All directions originate from Holiday Inn, Johnson City, TN. Turn-by-turn MapQuest-powered directions are available at southerndozen.com Along the Ride

Gray Fossil Site and Museum 1212 Suncrest Dr., Gray, TN 423-439-3659 | gfsm.handsonmuseum.org Downtown Johnson City Main St., Johnson City, TN downtownjc.com Founders Park 220 Commerce St., Johnson City, TN facebook.com/FoundersParkJC Label Restaurant 112 Tipton St., Johnson City, TN 423-631-0505 | labelrestaurant.com Fizz Soda Bar 207 E. Main St., Johnson City, TN 423-213-7605 | fizzsodabar.com Downtown Jonesborough Main St., Jonesborough, TN 423-753-1010 | jonesborough.com The Main Street Pizza Company 300 E. Main St., Johnson City, TN 423-631-0180 | themainstreetpizzacompany.com The Holy Taco Cantina 211 E. Main St., Johnson City, TN 423-434-0799 | holytacocantina.com brewly noted beer trail BREWLYNOTEDBEERTRAIL.COM

has experienced a boom in craft Johnson City microbreweries in recent years, many of which have brought home national and international awards. As you tour our city and surrounding areas, please be sure to enjoy our local and regional breweries and distilleries responsibly!

The Brewly Noted Beer Trail is the first multi-state beer trail in the U.S., showcasing a wide array of craft breweries that are unique to the region. Simply visit the website to register, then start collecting stamps in your “trail log” as you travel from one great Appalachian brewery to the next. Stamps allow you to collect Beer Trail swag!

Bristol Brewery JRH Brewing 41 Piedmont Ave., Bristol, VA 458 W. Walnut St., Johnson City, TN 276-608-1220 | bristolbrew.com 423-722-3410 | jrhbrewing.com Depot Street Brewing Brewing Co. 904 Depot St., Jonesborough, TN 2623 Volunteer Pkwy., Bristol, TN 423-753-7628 | depotstreetbrewing.com 423-946-2380 | hrbrewing.com Great Oak Brewing Co. Sleepy Owl Brewery 601 Spring St., Johnson City, TN 151 E. Main St., Kingsport, TN 423-232-8845 | greatoakbrewing.com 423-723-9549 sleepyowlbrewery.com Gypsy Circus Cider Co. 2645 Ft. Henry Dr., Kingsport, TN Studio Brew gypsycircuscider.com 221 Moore St., Bristol, VA 423-360-3258 | studiobrew.beer Johnson City Brewing Co. 257 E. Main St., Johnson City, TN Yee-Haw Brewing Co. 423-930-4186 | johnsoncitybrewing.com 126 Buffalo St., Johnson City, TN 423-328-9192 | yeehawbrewing.com

drink responsibly Along the Ride

Appalachian Mountain Brewery 163 Boone Creek Dr., Boone, NC 828-263-1111 | amb.beer Atlantic Ale House 111 McClure St., Johnson City, TN Blowing Rock Brewing Co. 152 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock, NC 828-414-9600 | blowingrockbrewing.com Booneshine Brewing Co. 246 Wilson Dr., Boone, NC 828-386-4066 | booneshine.beer The Damascus Brewery 32173 Government Rd., Damascus, VA 276-469-1069 | thedamascusbrewery.com East Tennessee Distillery JRH Brewing 220 Piney Flats Rd., Piney Flats, TN 458 W. Walnut St., Johnson City, TN 423-391-0383 | mellomoon.com 423-722-3410 | jrhbrewing.com Flat Top Brewing Co. Holston River Brewing Co. 567 Main St. E, Banner Elk, NC 2623 Volunteer Pkwy., Bristol, TN 828-898-8677 | flattopbrewing.com 423-946-2380 | hrbrewing.com Hook & Ladder Distillery Sleepy Owl Brewery 316 Broad St., Suite 100, Kingsport, TN 151 E. Main St., Kingsport, TN 423-343-9631 | hookladdershine.com 423-723-9549 sleepyowlbrewery.com Lost Province Brewing Co. 130 N. Depot St., Boone, NC Studio Brew 828-265-3506 | lostprovince.com 221 Moore St., Bristol, VA 423-360-3258 | studiobrew.beer Pisgah Brewing Co. 150 Eastside Dr., Black Mountain, NC Yee-Haw Brewing Co. 828-669-0190 | pisgahbrewing.com 126 Buffalo St., Johnson City, TN 423-328-9192 | yeehawbrewing.com Tennessee Hills Distillery 127 Fox St., Jonesborough, TN 423-788-9105 | tnhillsdistillery.com Wolf Hills Brewing Co. 350 Park St., Abingdon, VA 276-451-5470 | wolfhillsbrewing.com

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