Howling Wolves, Stars & History
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ABOUT
Howling Wolves, Stars & History
Whether you’re traveling with the pack or howling up the road as a lone wolf, this ride holds a destination well worth the visit. Just a few twists of the throttle will take you to a land where wolves, deer, wild turkeys, and otters thrive alongside owls, beavers, and falcons. When you see the rippling, glistening water of the mountain lake, you’ll know you’ve reached Bays Mountain Park.
DIRECTIONS
FROM HOLIDAY INN JOHNSON CITY
R – onto N Roan St, 0.4 mi
R – ramp to I-26 W / US-23 N toward Kingsport, 0.2 mi
Merge – I-26 W / US-23 N, 15.7 mi
Exit 4 – ramp to TN-93 N, 0.3 mi
Merge – TN-93 N, 4.6 mi
Exit – Orebank, 0.1 mi
R – Orebank Rd, 1.1 mi
Exchange Place
L – Orebank Rd, 1.2 mi
L – ramp to TN-93 S, 0.1 mi
Merge – TN-93 S, 4.0 mi
R – Lincoln St, 2.1 mi
L – S Wilcox Dr, 1.7 mi
R – Industry Dr, 0.3 mi
Continue – Netherland Inn Rd through traffic circle, 2.9 mi
Netherland Inn Museum
L – Netherland Inn Rd, 2.0 mi
Continue – W Industry Dr, 0.4 mi
R – S Wilcox Dr, 1.2 mi
R – Meadowview Pkwy, 0.8 mi
Continue – Reservoir Rd, 2.0 mi
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
L – Reservoir Rd, 2.0 mi
R – ramp to I-26 E / US-23 S toward Johnson City, 0.2 mi
Merge – I-26 E / US-23 S, 16.4 mi
Exit 20 – US-11E N / US-19W N, 0.4 mi
L – N Roan St, 0.4 mi
Arrive – Holiday Inn Johnson City
SIGHTS ALONG THE WAY
NEARBY
ATTRACTIONS
- Exchange Place – Step back in time at this living history farm.
- Gypsy Circus Cider + BBQ Smokehouse – Award-winning cider and savory BBQ in a fun, unique setting.
- The Original Pal’s – A regional fast-food icon where excellent customer service is key.
- Kingsport Carousel & Park – Hand-carved charm and family-friendly fun.
- Downtown Kingsport – Stroll, shop, and savor in a vibrant city center.
- Riverfront Seafood Company – Fresh seafood and river views.
- Netherland Inn Museum – Historic 1800s inn with rich ties to early American river trade.
- Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium – Nature trails, wildlife habitats, and a stellar planetarium experience.
- The Gift Box – Unique finds and local treasures for any occasion.
- Gray Fossil Site & Museum – Step into prehistory at this active dig site and museum.