Local Area

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Natural Tunnel State Park. Natural Tunnel was naturally carved through a limestone ridge over  thousands of years and is more than 850 feet long and as tall as a  10-story building, William Jennings Bryan called it the "Eighth Wonder  of the World." Other scenic features include a wide chasm between steep  stone walls surrounded by several pinnacles, or "chimneys." You'll also  find the Wilderness Road historic area, a swimming pool with a 100-foot  slide and a chairlift to the tunnel floor. Guests enjoy cave tours and  canoe trips on the Clinch River.

​Local Waterfalls.

• Little  Stony Falls — Northern Trailhead — This trailhead provides quick and  easy access to the majestic Little Stony Falls.  Highlights: 24 foot  high waterfall, scenic views of deep gorges, lush cove hardwood forest. 
  
• Devil’s  Fork Loop Trail and Falls including The Devils Bathtub — Devil’s Fork  Loop Trail is perfect for the true back country enthusiasts who are  willing to get their feet wet.
  
• Fall  Creek Falls - The waterfall is right next to the highway but impossible  to see in the summertime without a short, steep hike to the base.
• Upper  Little Stoney Falls (aka Upper Falls of the Little Stoney).- There are  two possible routes to this waterfall. Either way it's a must see in  your list of SW Virginia waterfalls.  The entire area is very scenic.
  
• Laurel Falls in Hampton, TN - It has all of the right ingredients for a super family hike.  The  scenery is great with the trail mostly following the Laurel Fork.  The  hike itself is part of the Appalachian Trail and is more-or-less level  for the first 1.0 mile as it uses an old railroad bed.  The falls are  large and impressive with plenty of room to have a picnic lunch and let  the kids explore. Laurel Falls is a very popular hike so try to go as  early as possible to avoid the crowds.

Bristol International Raceway, Approximately 45 minutes.

Carter’s Fold,  birthplace of the famous Carter family (i.e., June Carter Cash, etc.)  and includes country music, traditional bluegrass music every Saturday  night; also a museum is open prior to show time.

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park offers scenic and historic areas, hiking, camping and visitor center, open year-round, fees required.

Wilderness Road State Park.  Wilderness Road illustrates the story of westward expansion in the late  1700s and has a replica of Martin's Station along the Daniel Boone  Wilderness Road.

Devil's Bath Tub  Approximately 45 minutes. Hiking and waterfalls.

Breaks Interstate Park,  approximately two hours away and called the Grand Canyon of the South,  offers 1,600-foot gorge, pool, paddleboats, trails, fishing, whitewater  rafting and restaurant.

Bays Mountain Park.  Bays Mountain is a large, 3,500 acre park in Kingsport, Tennessee.  Beyond biking, the park boasts live animal habitats, an education  center, a planetarium, and astronomy. Regardless of age and outdoor  experience, Bays Mountain can offer something of interest to nearly any  visitor. ​

Rocky Mount Museum, approximately 40 minutes

The Southwest Virginia Historical Museum,  30 minutes from Camp Clinch in Big Stone Gap, Va., illustrates the  early development of the area and features exhibits on the coal boom  era.

The High Knob Recreational Area in the Jefferson National Forest is in Norton, Va., about 55 minutes. The area offers hiking,  picnicking, and has an elevation of 4,223 feet, you can see five states  on a clear day.

Bristol Caverns, approximately 55 minutes from park.Steele Creek and Golf Course in Bristol.

​Creation Kingdom Zoo is ranked as one of the Tri Cities area's top attractions.  The zoo offers you a chance to get up close with a variety of animals  from around the world. They have tigers, bears, leopards, many species  of primates and more. You can even pet many animals. Daily keeper talks  will answer your questions about the animals.