Discover Bristol

Discover Bristol Bristol, TN/VA - Big city amenities with a small-town vibe. Discover the unexpected in Bristol! Like the recording sessions that spawned a musical movement.
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In Bristol, you’ll find the stories of yesterday are still being written today. Stories that started with humble beginnings have grown to legendary proportions. Or the old-fashioned racetrack that grew into NASCAR’s most beloved track. They’re just two of the reasons we say Bristol is Layin’ down tracks—Livin’ up to legends. Need for speed? The "World's Fastest Half-Mile Track" Bristol Motor Speed

way and Bristol Dragway are fan favorites for high-powered stock car and drag racing. Witness one of their NASCAR or NHRA signature events including America's Night Race and the Thunder Valley Nationals. Bluegrass and country music fan? The first country music recordings earned Bristol the title of Birthplace of Country Music. The tradition continues with great live performances such as the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, music venues in our Historic Downtown and heritage attractions like the nearby Carter Family Fold and the Crooked Road. Live for outdoor fun? Families can play and picnic at Steele Creek Park, Sugar Hollow Park, and South Holston Lake. The Mendota Trail is a 12-mile rails-to-trails project that connects Bristol, VA to Mendota, VA. Special nearby attractions include the 35-mile long Virginia Creeper Trail for hiking or biking and the challenging Appalachian Trail. And if you love to venture underground, don't miss Bristol Caverns and Appalachian Caverns. Explore the new SunnySide Trail of northeast TN to get a sampling of unique dining, drive-in theaters, and everything Americana in Bristol. Love the theater? Bristol is home to the Paramount Center for the Arts, the site of many wonderful dramatic productions, the historic Cameo Theater, and home to Theatre Bristol. Not far away is the Barter Theatre, the State Theater of Virginia. History and museum buff? The Bristol area has a rich frontier heritage, and attractions like Tales and Trails and Rocky Mount help bring that history to life. And if you like to go way, way back in time, there’s the fascinating Gray Fossil Site and Museum with fossils dating back four million years!

MLB Fan Zone for the at Bristol Motor Speedway! ⚾️🎉🏁
06/24/2025

MLB Fan Zone for the at Bristol Motor Speedway! ⚾️🎉🏁

Today's the last chance for a chance to skip the line and check in early before the big event tomorrow! 🍗🔥
05/16/2025

Today's the last chance for a chance to skip the line and check in early before the big event tomorrow! 🍗🔥

🔥🍗 Wing Walk is TOMORROW in Downtown Bristol! 🍗🔥And we have a handful of tickets still available! Get your stretchy pant...
05/16/2025

🔥🍗 Wing Walk is TOMORROW in Downtown Bristol! 🍗🔥
And we have a handful of tickets still available!

Get your stretchy pants ready—we’ve got an incredible lineup of wings waiting for you!

Here’s a sneak peek at the official Wing Walk menu you’ll get to sample as you stroll through downtown. From classic hot to creative and bold flavors, there’s something for every wing lover.

👉 Come hungry. Come ready to vote.
👉 Don’t forget—your vote enters you to win a variety of door prizes, including a free overnight stay at The Bristol Hotel and at The Sessions Hotel!

📍 See you downtown tomorrow—wings start flying at 2pm!

Skip the line and check in early for the Wing Walk!
05/14/2025

Skip the line and check in early for the Wing Walk!

The Sessions Hotel hosting the Wing Walk after party!!
05/03/2025

The Sessions Hotel hosting the Wing Walk after party!!

Make plans for Wing Walk Friday May 17th wirh Discover Bristol. Sign up and enjoy and join us on the rooftop at The Sessions Hotel for an evening of live music, cold cocktails, and the best views in Bristol. We’re closing out the Discover Bristol Wing Walk with a celebration you won’t want to miss!

🔥 At 5:30 PM, we’ll announce the 2025 Best Wings in Bristol Award Winner — live on the rooftop! Then stick around and groove into the evening with the soulful sounds of Momma Molasses from 5:30PM to 8:30 PM.

Sip your favorite drinks, catch up with friends, and celebrate Bristol’s ultimate wing champion — all with great tunes and stunning skyline views

🎟 Free music event | 🍗 Cocktails & bar bites available |

EXCITING NEWS from Bristol Motor Speedway! 🎸🎶⚾️
04/22/2025

EXCITING NEWS from Bristol Motor Speedway! 🎸🎶⚾️

Explore Bristol Motor Speedway, home to thrilling races and events. Discover more and join the excitement today!

Exciting lineup for the 2025 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion🎶
04/15/2025

Exciting lineup for the 2025 Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion🎶

Homegrown. ❤️🌼 3 Days. 12 Stages. 100 Artists. Your favorite Reunion is back with a musical marathon of a 2025 lineup feat. The Teskey Brothers, Shane Smith & the Saints, Lukas Nelson, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, The Band Perry, Joy Oladokun, Steep Canyon Rangers, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Mountain Grass Unit, +91 MORE.

Honoring the legacy. Cultivating the craft. Straight from the heart of Downtown Bristol, TN-VA this September 19-21!

All tickets and festival packages are on sale now at BristolRhythm.com 🎟️ VIP packages are almost sold out.

⏳ Three-day weekend passes are on sale now for $169.99 all-in! Payment plans are also available at checkout.

Birthplace of Country Music Museum was named on of the USA TODAY 10Best Music Museums!Read more >>
02/19/2025

Birthplace of Country Music Museum was named on of the USA TODAY 10Best Music Museums!

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Music lovers will adore these 10 music museums, voted as the best across the United States by readers.

11/18/2024

We are thrilled to have Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol officially open! If you haven't been, be sure to check it out, no one does it like Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol! 🥳

10/17/2024

Now is your chance to JOIN THE BAND! 🤩
We're looking for rockstars as we prepare for Grand Opening! Join us for open interviews and on-the-spot job offers.

Details 📲 https://bit.ly/3Ua96vY



If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.

We're so excited for the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol!!👏🎉
10/09/2024

We're so excited for the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol!!👏🎉

Mark your calendars 📆
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol opens NOVEMBER 14!

Congratulations to the 2024 Costume Contest Winners!
09/30/2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Costume Contest Winners!

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