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When you've had a hard day at work and don't feel like cooking or even going out, ordering in is always a great option. Here in Kingsport, TN you'll find plenty of options when it comes to delivery restaurants, and we've got you covered with some suggestions. The following list includes just some of our favorite places to order from. more Chef's Pizzeria This unassuming pizza joint serves great pies as well as salad, calzones, sandwiches, and more. We suggest ordering the Southwest chicken salad and a baked potato. For pizza, they have both traditional and specialty pies. Try the Hawaiian Delight or the bacon cheeseburger. Or have a sandwich on either honey wheatberry, white, or a croissant. We recommend the meatball or tuna salad on a croissant. Or simply create your own calzone. Find them at 254 W New St. China House You'll find fast delivery service, affordable prices, and tasty food that comes in generous portions. China House has a long list of options. Start with an order of the pork egg rolls. For your meal, try the vegetable chop suey, the chicken fried rice, or the beef lo mein. We also love the Szechuan and Hunan specialties, like the hot and spicy shrimp or the Kung Po beef. They even have a lighter menu for those watching the waistline. They are located at 1001 N Eastman Rd. Fox's Pizza Den This eatery has a wide range of options, including one of the largest pizzas you can order in the area. The 21-inch Big Daddy pie is more than enough to feed the whole family. But what we also like about this restaurant is that it serves stromboli, pasta, wings, and hoagies. Try the Italian stromboli, the baked spaghetti, the turkey breast hoagie, or an order of the garlic parmesan wings. Add a 2-liter bottle of Pepsi to wash it all down. They are at 1233 N Eastman Rd. Italiano's of Kingsport From pizza to pasta and sandwiches to calzones, there's something for everyone here. Start with an order of the fried mushrooms, the garlic knots, or the Greek salad. We also suggest an order of the pepperoni pizza rolls. Then add the meatball parmigiana sub, a chicken filet sandwich, a steak gryo, the vegetarian calzone, the stuffed shells pasta, or a white pizza. The service here is excellent and the food always arrives hot. They are at 447 Ridgefields Rd. After a nice evening dining in, spoil yourself even more by driving a brand new 2023 Toyota Camry LE. Stop by Toyota of Kingsport, located at 2525 E Stone Dr., and ask about our new and used specials. We'll see you soon!

The peaceful, park-filled town of Kingsport, TN is known as one of the nicest places to live in the state. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smokey Mountains, Kingsport offers its residents all the fine shopping and dining of a modern city combined with a more traditional lifestyle. A couple of things the locals appreciate highly are good company and good food. If you're looking for great brunch places to visit with your family or friends, check out these three local gems. more The Bagel Exchange Some say the perfect brunch dish is a bagel: half breakfast, half lunch, delicious, quick, and filling. If you're of the same mind, then be sure to visit this excellent bagel place at 107 West Center Street. The owners are seeking to introduce downtown Kingsport to authentic New York bagels, and they're succeeding with style. The happy, helpful servers can help you choose from their long list of delicious bagel options. Some recommended choices include the blueberry bagel, the jalapeno cheddar bagel, and the classic smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese, onions, and capers. Their impressive range of cream cheeses are all freshly made in-house, including many interesting flavors such as maple walnut, apple cinnamon raisin, and vegetable cream cheese. The Mustard Seed Café You'll find a wonderful brunch menu at this cute and characterful, family-friendly restaurant at 118 East Market Street. They offer a range of healthy salads, soups, wraps, and quiches, but their real specialty is serving up quick, scrumptious sandwiches. When you visit, a few must-tries include the club sandwich, the Reuben sandwich, the really cheesy grilled cheese sandwich, and their house special: the Mustard Seed sandwich. They have plenty of parking outside, and the location is nice and close to the city center. So if you've missed breakfast and need a fast, tasty sandwich, soup, and salad to hit the spot, quickly drive across town to grab a Mustard Seed treat. If you're driving the very agile new 2023 Toyota Camry XLE with its effortless handling, you'll be there and back to work in no time. Evelyn's Kitchen Table This hidden gem of a diner at 1141 North Eastman Road only prepares food with the highest-quality local ingredients. It's clean, airy, prettily decorated, and spacious inside: a lovely place to visit for a swift meal or to linger for longer with friends while you eat. The local owners have great pride in the quality of the dishes and service they provide, and it shows. When visiting, consider ordering the fried chicken, Southwest grits bowl, or savory waffle with baked-in sausage chunks. You won't regret it. After enjoying a mouthwatering meal at one of these terrific local places, visit Toyota of Kingsport. We're an award-winning local dealership that's been serving the region's drivers for over 40 years. Image by HANSUAN FABREGAS from Pixabay

Kingsport, TN is packed with fun-filled, kid-friendly activities. Take the kids for drives in the Toyota Camry, Corolla, or Highlander to explore nature, experience the thrill of zip lining through the treetops, discover farm life in the old days, ride a historic carousel, and play a challenging round of authentic putt-putt. more Discover the Wonders of Nature The 3,750-acre Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium is a beautiful place for kids to explore nature and catch glimpses of indigenous wildlife. The pristine area has a picturesque 44-acre lake, animal habitats with wolves, bobcats, reptiles, and raptors, over 40 miles of hiking trails, more than 32 miles of biking trails, and a state-of-the-art planetarium. There is much to do and see, including visiting the nature center, flying through the trees on the thrilling 310-foot Flying Squirrel zip line tour, fishing for catfish, and looking at the night sky or watching a show at the planetarium. Address and Hours Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium is at 853 Bays Mountain Park Road in Kingsport. Please visit the website for seasonal opening hours. Experience Farm Life in the 1850s Take the kids to experience farm life in the 1850s at Exchange Place, a 62-acre living history farm where there's always something going on. Watch the farmers tend to their daily chores, from shearing sheep and feeding the chickens to milking the cows. See strong and tough Suffolk and Belgian draft horses, American Guinea hogs, and Durhams and Shorthorn cattle and pop in at the historic Preston House, the School House, Log Barn, Blacksmith Forge, Cooks Cabin, and Gaine's Store to learn more about what life was like in the 1800s. Address and Hours Exchange Place is at 4812 Orebank Road in Kingsport and is open Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Go on a Magical Carousel Ride Take the kids for a spin on the historic Kingsport Carousel, a renovated 1956 Allen Herschell Carousel inside the temperature-controlled Pal's Roundhouse. The magical carousel boasts a hand-carved and hand-painted unicorn, ballerina cat, frog prince, flying pig, and horses turning gracefully to calliope music that will surely bring back a lot of fond memories for grandma and grandpa. Address and Hours The Kingsport Carousel is at 350 Clinchfield Street in Kingsport and is open from Wednesday to Sunday all year. For other seasonal hours, please visit their Facebook page. Putt-Putt Around a Classic Course Challenge your family to classic games of putt-putt on two authentic 36-hole putt-putt golf courses at the Putt-Putt Center. The courses are beautifully laid out and perfectly maintained, and you and the kids can play as many games as you like between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. for only $6 per person. Address and Hours The Putt-Putt Center is at 346 W Stone Drive in Kingsport and is open Monday to Saturday between 9 a.m. and 12 a.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Go on fun-filled family outings and have a blast with your kids around town. Take the kids along and pop in at Toyota of Kingsport today to check out the new 2023 Toyota models on display. Image by David Mark from Pixabay

Our city of Kingsport, TN, nestles against the Holston River. We're famous for country and bluegrass music and our wide range of places for outdoor adventures. We're also very well known for our excellent shopping spots. If you're a local or a visitor, you'll find a host of fine stores that can satisfy all your needs. These are a few of our favorite places to shop. more Backdoor Records Backdoor is a genuine record store with new and used vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, and even turntables. The store is fun and funky, with amazing artwork on all the walls. Their music is carefully selected and the staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about music. If you're looking for a particular vinyl record they have in store, they'll find it for you. If they don't have it in stock, they will source it for you. Their selection is ever-changing, but it's perfect for any collector who wants vinyl. They also offer turntable repairs, which can be a very hard service to find. Backdoor can be found at 737 W Walnut Street, Johnson City, TN, and they're open Monday to Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Ben Franklin Crafts This store first opened in 1982 and is now in its second generation of family ownership and management. This 20,000 square feet space is filled with a huge selection of arts and crafts, rugs, and home décor. In addition, they also carry foodstuffs, clothing, and seasonal items like banners and socks. Ben's is the type of store where you need to set aside time to check out its wide selection of merchandise. Their stock changes frequently, and they also offer regular discounts on items. The staff is very friendly and happy to help you. Ben's is located at 1001 Waterman Road, Kingsport, TN. Dilly's Curiosity Shop If you're looking for more esoteric items, Dilly's may just be the place to look. This family-owned store opened in 1986 and provides a diverse collection of items, including books, oils, incense, fossils, art, crystals, and home décor. Every item has been carefully selected by the owner for its relevance and high quality. The owner is an expert on all the items in the store and is happy to give you any advice you may need. You can visit them at 1121 N Eastman Road, Kingsport. When you visit these fine stores, it's important to have space for everything in your car. Fortunately, your 2023 Toyota Camry LE has more than 15 cubic feet of space in the trunk, so you can easily buy almost anything and take it home. Call us today at Toyota of Kingsport to book your scheduled service and keep your new or used Toyota in great shape. Image by TooMuchCoffeeMan from Pixabay

From interesting city paths to the majestic Appalachian Mountains, there's a whole lot to explore when you're living in Kingsport, TN! One of the best ways to enjoy all the amazing scenery is to take a bike ride through one of the area's many biking trails. So load the bikes into your Toyota Tundra's versatile truck bed and head over to these top biking destinations! more Kingsport Greenbelt Spanning eight miles through the eastern side of Kingsport, the Kingsport Greenbelt is a great way to travel through this part of the city since it connects many neighborhoods, commercial districts, and parks. You can be sure to enjoy a wide range of scenery along the way with views of the Holston River's southern fork, forests, and Bays Mountain. Those interested in Kingsport's history will want to take a ride through the Heritage Trail, easily accessible from the Greenbelt and running through downtown Kingsport. This trail features a number of signs that provide information about 25 historical sites. Warriors' Path State Park This 950-acre state park includes the area around the Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir and Duck Island and is named for the Great Indian Warpath—a raiding trail used by the Iroquois and Cherokee Indians. Warriors' Path's mountain bike trail is internationally known by enthusiasts and has been designated as a National Recreation Trail. The trail is 12.5 miles long and provides a good challenge for intermediate mountain bikers. Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium If your goal is to get some amazing views of the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians, Bays Mountain is definitely the go-to spot! Its 3,550-acre park is also a wildlife refuge that's crisscrossed by numerous small rivers and creeks, which means that you can count on coming across a huge variety of plants and animals. Bays Mountain Park offers 32 miles of trails, much of which is considered to be quite rugged, so taking along a good mountain bike is a must. After enjoying a scenic ride, you can stop by at the park's state-of-the-art planetarium. The planetarium's dome spans a diameter of 40 feet and uses a Zeiss ZKP-4 projector to dramatically recreate the starry night sky. Winged Deer Mountain Bike Park Situated within Winged Deer Park's heavily forested area, its trail system features miles of interconnected bike trails. The trails range from 0.2 to 0.59 miles in length and are clearly marked by signs as being easy, intermediate, or difficult. The bike park is the perfect place to practice your skills thanks to its varying levels of difficulty and popularity with experienced riders who can offer tips. Thanks to its top-notch park system and proximity to beautiful nature, Kingsport provides plenty of opportunities for cycling enthusiasts. Need a ride that can get you to each destination reliably? Visit Toyota of Kingsport today and check out our huge inventory of new and used vehicles! Image by Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay

Located in the northern part of Tennessee and right along the Virginia state line, the city of Kingsport, TN is home to plenty of Chinese restaurants where you can try delicious specialties and have lunch or dinner with your friends or family. If you are craving some delicious chow mein, a warm wonton soup, or some mouthwatering dumplings, here are three popular spots you should check out while traveling around the region. more Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant Located at 1207 N Eastman Road in Southland Shopping Center and about two and a half miles southeast of the Kingsport city center, Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant offers traditional Chinese dishes and is one of the favorite spots among those looking for a quick, tasty, and inexpensive meal in the area. Open Sunday through Thursday between 11:00 am and 9:00 pm, and on Fridays and Saturdays between 11:00 am and 9:30 pm, this place offers dine-in, takeaway, and home delivery. With great customer reviews praising their attentive and helpful staff, Ming Garden Chinese Restaurant is famous for its all-you-can-eat deals and the extensive variety of its open buffet. Some of the dishes you can find here include sweet and sour chicken, fried spring rolls, dumplings, spicy crayfish, and several noodle variations. China Wok Buffet Open every day between 11:00 am and 9:00 pm, China Wok Buffet is another popular spot where you can try a variety of Chinese specialties made with all-fresh ingredients. With more than one hundred different items on their menu, you will not have a hard time finding your favorite dish. This place also offers dine-in, home delivery, and takeaway. China Wok Buffet is located at 600 E Sullivan Street and can be easily reached on foot from most other landmarks in the city center. Once you make your way here, some of the dishes you should try include General Tso's chicken, pork and chicken lo mein, orange-flavored chicken, kung po shrimp, triple delight, fried rice, and fried noodles. China House Chinese Restaurant A small, low-key restaurant located at 1001 N Eastman Road, China House Chinese Restaurant is known for its affordable prices, friendly atmosphere, and high-quality fresh ingredients. Open Monday through Saturday between 10:30 am and 10:00 pm, this restaurant offers popular dishes including wonton soup, chicken noodle soup, pork and chicken egg rolls, teriyaki chicken, fried wontons, chow mein, and roast pork with oyster sauce. If you are searching for a modern, stylish, and spacious vehicle to travel around Tennessee and take your family to the best restaurants in the region, the 2023 Toyota 4Runner is a fantastic option. Visit us today at Toyota of Kingsport, explore this and other great models in our new and used inventories, and take home the perfect car for your next adventures. Image by takedahrs from Pixabay

From skiing to ice skating and even snow tubing, there are plenty of ways to stay active and have a blast this winter. Whether you're looking for a family outing or a romantic outing, there's something to do for everyone close to Kingsport. So grab your coat and prepare for some winter fun with these three fun winter activities within driving distance of Kingsport, TN! more Skiing and Snowboarding at Ski Beech Ski Beech is a great place to start your winter adventures. It's about an hour's drive from Kingsport, making it a short trip for winter sports lovers. It's a great place for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, with 36 slopes and a handful of lifts to help you access them. There are also a few terrain parks to try your snowboarding tricks on. Ski Beech's lower mountain also has a tubing park, a magic carpet, and a few ski and snowboarding lessons to try out. Ski Beech is open weekends in October, daily from November through February, and weekends from March through April. Ice Skating at Tri-Cities Ice Arena Next up, ice skating! The Tri-Cities Ice Arena is a short drive from Kingsport, making it a great trip for a date night or family outing. For ice skating, there are beginner and intermediate sessions during the week and regular sessions on the weekends. Ice skating is a great way to get some exercise and have fun at the same time. The Ice Arena also has two skating rinks that are regularly open, as well as a few private skating and ice hockey sessions. Snow Tubing at Big Creek Snow Tubing Park Finally, if you're looking for some more family-friendly winter fun, snow tubing is a great choice. Big Creek Snow Tubing Park is about an hour's drive from Kingsport, making it an easy trip for a day trip. Tubing parks are great for kids of all ages, as they can sled down a snow-covered hill while strapped into a soft inflatable sled. Big Creek Snow Tubing Park has a few different slopes for all experience levels. They also have a snack bar and gift shop on-site, as well as arcade games and a small outdoor play area. Big Creek Snow Tubing Park is open on weekends in October and daily from December through March. With so much fun to be had in the winter, you'll have to make time for all these activities. The new Toyota Tacoma SR offers you plenty of flexibility and cargo space to make room for all your winter trip essentials. Contact us at Toyota of Kingsport, and let us help you find a vehicle you will love taking on all your adventures. Image by Heike Georg from Pixabay

There's nothing like discovering fantastic deals on antiques, unique collectibles, and quality housewares to bring home in your Toyota Corolla. You'll find many great thrift stores in Kingsport, TN when you go bargain hunting. more A Penny Saved This local thrift shop is a beautiful place to find quality items for your home at a reasonable price. At A Penny Saved, you'll find a great variety of housewares, furniture, vintage items, clothing, and collectibles for the whole family. It's a fantastic locally-owned place with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Back-N-Forth Thrift Store Back-N-Forth Thrift Store is where you'll find spectacular souvenirs, dinnerware, light fixtures, art, antique furniture, and outdoor furnishings. You'll find the shop owners are friendly, with excellent service, and a wide selection of reasonably priced items. There are plenty of excellent vintage collectibles and unique gift ideas at the Back-N-Forth Thrift Store. Hope Haven Resale Store If you're looking for high-quality antiques and one-of-a-kind vintage goods, you'll enjoy shopping at Hope Haven Resale Store. This shop offers a wide variety of excellent kitchenware, serving pieces, musical instruments, dining room sets, and many quality items at an affordable price. It's a great, spacious shop open Monday through Saturday, with new items arriving regularly. Simply Charly Simply Charly is a spectacular consignment shop with an impressive selection of top brands in apparel, housewares, accessories, footwear, jewelry, and more. It's a fantastic boutique that offers trendy fashion, vintage fashion, and modern styles. It's the perfect place to find a great new wardrobe or a few unique outfits for a special occasion. Simply Charly also accepts items on consignment, and you'll find new items regularly available in the store. Just Stuff This place is a great local gem where you'll find exceptional furniture, decor, antiques, and collectibles for your home and office. Just Stuff offers an excellent assortment of top goods for reasonable prices, whether you're looking for a vintage coffee table or set of chairs, classic books, artwork, or a new outfit for work or school. It's a wonderful place to shop with the whole family, and you'll find the staff is friendly. Just Stuff is open for in-store shopping five days a week, from Tuesday through Saturday. On your next drive through the Kingsport, TN area, you'll discover an outstanding variety of thrift shops, antique stores, and bargains. Contact us at Toyota of Kingsport and see what we have to offer you from our incredible selection of new and used vehicles today. We have great deals on maintenance plans and service and financing options to meet your needs. Image by Magnolia_Kuo from Pixabay

Kingsport, TN, has a rich musical heritage that includes country, bluegrass, rock, indie, and other music genres. Visitors and residents of Kingsport can enjoy any of these musical styles at various locations throughout the city. Check out the popular live music venues in the city that are worth the drive. more Model City Tap House Model City Tap House, located on Main Street in downtown Kingsport, is an excellent concert venue serving delicious deli sandwiches and craft beer. You can listen to fantastic live music from oldies to Southern rock on Thursdays and Saturdays. Model City Tap House has an in-house band that performs every first and third week of the month. They perform classic rock as well as some original songs. Model City Tap House is a great place to catch up with friends, listen to great music, and sample various craft beers. Please drink responsibly and in moderation. Gypsy Circus Cider Company If you enjoy country music, bluegrass, blues, and Indie rock genres, drive your stylish 2022 Toyota Camry to Fort Henry Drive in Kingsport and enjoy a night of live music at Gypsy Circus Cider Company. The Gypsy Circus Cider Company specializes in hard cider made with organic and locally sourced apples. Their taproom offers mead, craft cider, and a variety of local beers. Their event calendar is packed with a variety of entertaining and exciting activities, as well as live music performances. You can attend the wine events on Wednesdays or try your luck on stage on open-mic Thursdays. Alternatively, you can spend the weekend with your loved ones and sing along to your favorite live bands. Carter Family Fold The Carter Family Fold is a popular music spot in Hilton, Virginia, just outside Kingsport, Tennessee. The venue is part of the Carter Family Memorial Music Center, a non-profit organization that provides weekly performances for old-time folk and country music fans. Since selling the first country records in 1927, the Carter family has taken pride in being the foundation of the American country music industry. You can catch a live acoustic performance every Saturday as electrical instruments are not allowed. There is plenty of entertainment for the whole family. High Voltage High Voltage, located on the corner of Main Street and Cherokee in downtown Kingsport, is an outdoor venue available for seasonal rental for various special events. It's a great place to see a live musical performance. High Voltage is open to the public from Thursday to Saturday, and several live acts are performed on those days. Their event calendar is packed with activities, and several bands and local artists are scheduled to perform in June and July. They also serve tasty craft beers and have several food trucks on site. Please don't drink and drive. There is always plenty of music to be found in Kingsport. There is something for everyone, from traditional folk music to blues and rock. Visit Toyota of Kingsport, where our knowledgeable staff will assist you in finding an excellent new or used vehicle to get you to the above music centers. Image by Cornelia Schneider-Frank from Pixabay

Locals are proud of their small city of Kingsport, TN, which boasts several beautiful parks, plentiful shopping, and great restaurants. So when you're new to town or simply passing through and in the mood for good Mexican restaurants, you'll find just what you're looking for. The following are some of our favorites when it comes to homemade, authentic Mexican cuisine. more La Carreta At La Carreta's, they serve up tasty cuisine in generous portions and at affordable prices. Choose from traditional items, such as burritos, tortas, fajitas, quesadillas, nachos, and more. We suggest starting out with the nachos el patron for the table. For an entree, try the beef tacos, the steak burrito, or the vegetarian fajitas. Or ask about their daily specials. Finish your meal with a housemade jelly donut cheesecake or fried ice cream. El Loco Taco Taqueria The owners of this establishment believe in using only the freshest ingredients and they serve their creations with pride. Family-owned and operated, El Loco will exceed your expectations when it comes to amazing meals. The location is simple, yet charming, and they write the specials on a chalkboard every day. Visit for breakfast or for lunch specials between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. They also have a nice kids' menu. Santa Fe Mexican Grill Relax here in this modern dining room and enjoy the complimentary chips and salsa while you peruse the menu. Try the Texan fajitas, the beef nachos, or the vegetarian enchiladas. Sip on a housemade margarita or cold Cerveza while your food is being prepared. The staff is very friendly and attentive and are always happy to answer any questions about the menu or current specials. Please drink responsibly and in moderation, and please do not drink and drive. El Patron Mexican Grill This is a great stop for delicious chicken fajitas or steak, such as the T-bone Mexicana or the steak El Patron. The menu is extensive and you'll find just about anything you're looking for. Start with one of their several salads, like the shrimp fiesta or the fajita taco salad. Popular entree choices include chimichangas, chile rojas, and shrimp tacos. Bring the whole family and let the kiddos choose from several selections prepared just for them as well. While you're enjoying the sights and food in town, you could be driving in your brand-new 2023 Camry LE. With its excellent gas mileage and comfortable seats, it's a perfect choice for getting around. Visit us at Toyota of Kingsport and take a test drive in this or one of our other selections of cars, trucks, and SUVs. Image by samuelfernandezrivera from Pixabay

If you're searching for the best museums in northeastern Tennessee, look no further. These Kingsport, TN and adjacent locations have just what you need. more Renaissance Arts Center This architectural masterpiece is a work of art itself, but once you step inside you'll be cocooned by culture and art. The 350-seat theatre routinely hosts live musical and theatrical performances. The art gallery and museum, a second-floor fixture, is the true heart of this influential site. From eight in the morning until eight at night on weekdays, visitors can appreciate the works of regional and more widely reaching talents in the art world. Each month highlights a different stunning exhibit. Netherland Inn A National Register of Historic Places landmark, this site got its famed start in 1802 as a boatyard. A few years later, it became a faithful stage stop for travelers from all walks of life, including former presidents.  Each museum floor preserves a different aspect of frontier life, from the tavern on the first floor to the family quarters on the second floor and the guest spaces on top. If you're a history buff who'd love an intimate glimpse of the 19th century frozen in time, this destination is a can't-miss. Knowledgeable and incredibly dedicated guides will immerse you in this bygone era and leave you with a fascination that will likely last a lifetime. And for insight into 19th-century farm life, make a visit to the nearby Exchange Place living history farm a part of your itinerary. East Tennessee State University Museums Johnson City's East Tennessee State University is home to some truly impressive exhibits. Prehistoric fanatics young and old will fall in love with the General Shale Natural History Museum, which is brimming with fossils, dinosaur displays, and the real-life work of dedicated scientists and students studying the Gray Fossil Site. And become a kid all over again at the George L. Carter Railroad Museum. Feel your eyes widen with delight and the smile spread across your face as you watch the toy trains and model railroads in action. Antique railroad memorabilia also provide renewed appreciation of the accomplishments of real rail pioneers like the museum's namesake. After discovering the region's top art, history, music, and science spots, find the best autos. Visit Toyota of Kingsport and browse an inventory with royal quality. Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay

Kingsport, TN takes the crown when it comes to memorable locations. This launching spot rolls out the red carpet to several great family-friendly activities. Read on for the royal list. more Park Paradise This region of Tennessee is home to some of the most splendid natural havens in the nation. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the star attraction. Tennessee and North Carolina share this incredible refuge for the wildlife and botanical wonders (including black bears and wildflowers) of the iconic Smokies. You can camp, hike, bike, or just enjoy the spectacular views at no cost of admission. Kingsport itself is no slouch either when it comes to amazing park experiences. It houses both Warriors' Path State Park (with its acclaimed mountain bike trails) and Bays Mountain (the site of a howling wolf pack and a breathtaking planetarium). Lovely Lakes Tennessee and Virginia share custody of South Holston Lake, a 7,800-plus-acre beauty that's beloved by boaters, paddlers, and fishers near and far. Camping under the stars is also a favorite activity. Drive a little further south for a bigger waterfront experience at Douglas Lake, which spans over 28,000 acres. Bring your boat along for the fun with the aid of the Toyota 4Runner. This unapologetic full-frame SUV is a capable boat hauler, with 5,000-pound towing capacity and reliable four-wheel drive. Resort Icons Sister locations Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are among the most beloved and visited destinations not only in Tennessee but in the entire country. The resort city of Gatlinburg is nestled in the mountains, but this region's far from just a skiing hot-spot. The Gatlinburg Space Needle serves up a panoramic snapshot of the Smokies from over 400 feet in the air. You can also take a skylift up the mountains for a more intimate peek. Arts and crafts also have a strong presence, represented by several unique shops. Ripley's Aquarium can't be beat for an immersive indoor experience. And you can't call yourself a true Tennessean unless you journey on over to Pigeon Forge and spend a day at Dolly Parton's mega-theme park Dollywood. The coasters themselves are worth the price of admission, and they range from wooden to wing to underground to haunted. Plus, there's a theme for every season. Find your perfect auto theme today. Stop by Toyota of Kingsport in Kingsport, TN and browse an inventory custom-made for the discerning driver. Image by AnnBoulais from Pixabay