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Family-friendly Farmhouse Johnson City ETSU Bristol Motor Speedway

Family-friendly Farmhouse Johnson City ETSU Bristol Motor Speedway

Johnson City TN
The price is NZ$373 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$373
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this farm stay in Johnson City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tweetsie Trail Trailhead and Tipton-Haynes Historic ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
The house was clean and plenty big enough for us. Great location.

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Family-friendly Farmhouse Johnson City ETSU Bristol Motor Speedway
Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1216 W State Of Franklin Rd Johnson City TN
The price is NZ$303 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$303
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Johnson City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,407 reviews)
The hotel was beautiful and all of the staff were very friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Carnegie Hotel & Spa
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol

2.5 out of 5
500 Gate City Highway Bristol VA
The price is NZ$249 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$249
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and 5 restaurants. Popular attractions Bristol Motor Speedway and Hard Rock Hotel & ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (388 reviews)
Could not get my room serviced on a daily basis

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
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Watauga River Cabins-Hemlock

Watauga River Cabins-Hemlock

Johnson City TN
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Johnson City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Sycamore Shoals State Park and Elk Crossing ...
10/10 Exceptional! (216 reviews)
We have stayed at Watauga River Cabins for many years on a 2 day customer fishing trip. This is the greatest place to stay if you are coming to the Johnson City TN area to fish or juts spend time with family or friends. Such a beautiful and relaxing place!

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Watauga River Cabins-Hemlock
Cozy Home with over an Acre - November rates reduced!!!

Cozy Home with over an Acre - November rates reduced!!!

Johnson City TN
Stay at this cottage in Johnson City. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Sycamore Shoals State Park and Elk ...
10/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
This home was perfect for our weekend stay. It had everything we needed plus more. The host was very welcoming. We will stay there again next time we are in Johnson City.

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Cozy Home with over an Acre - November rates reduced!!!
Relaxing waterfront studio on the Watuaga river!

Relaxing waterfront studio on the Watuaga river!

Elizabethton TN
Stay at this cabin in Elizabethton. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Watauga River and Harmon Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews)
Very nice pkace

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Relaxing waterfront studio on the Watuaga river!
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Popular places to visit

Bull Elk in Great Smokey Mountain National Park.

Winged Deer Park

Explore the great outdoors at Winged Deer Park, a lovely green space in Johnson City. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Winged Deer Park
Bones and remains of ancient animals in the museum on a glass shelf

Gray Fossil Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Gray Fossil Museum during your travels in Johnson City. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.

Gray Fossil Museum
Founders Park

Founders Park

You can learn about the history of Johnson City with a stop at Founders Park. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Founders Park

East Tennessee State University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of East Tennessee State University during your travels in Johnson City. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

East Tennessee State University

Freedom Hall Civic Center

Catch an event at Freedom Hall Civic Center during your trip to Johnson City. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Freedom Hall Civic Center

Johnson City Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Johnson City Mall during your visit to Johnson City. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Johnson City Mall