Where to stay in Kingsport
La Quinta Inn & Suites
10150 Airport Parkway, TN, 37663
The La Quinta offers an inexpensive stay with great amenities, such as a pool, air-con, microwave, refrigerator and free parking. It’s also just five minutes from Tri-Cities Airport. Start your day with stacks of waffles and fresh fruit then come back to relax in front of your in-room HDTV.
Hampton Inn
2000 Enterprise Pl, Kingsport, TN 37660
Hampton Inn is a family-friendly hotel, offering a flat screen TV and air conditioning, plus free Wi-Fi. It’s located near Italian Village Authentic Pizzeria, The Main Street Pizza and Sugar House Bakery, with fantastic transport links to I-26, if you’re traveling out of town.
MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center
1901 Meadowview Parkway, TN, 37660
Relax in contemporary surroundings at this Marriott hotel, which offers beautiful suites, complete with balconies overlooking the alpine landscape. Enjoy fine dining at the hotel restaurant, take a dip in the indoor pool and play 18 holes on a course rated highly by Golf Digest.
Where to eat in Tri-Cities Airport and Kingsport
The Chop House
1704 N Eastman Road, Kingsport, TN 37664
Slightly east of the city center and not far from Fort Henry Mall, The Chop House specializing in bringing grilled delights to the table. Steaks and chops are the highlights here, with everything from filet mignon tender cuts to New Zealand lamb chops – there’s also a sumptuous seafood offering here too.
El Loco Taco Taqueria
800 Stonegate Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Got a taste for authentic Mexican food such as fajitas, burritos, tacos or quesadillas? El Loco Taco Taqueria is your hookup for sizzling Latin American favorites. Whether you’re after a quick lunch or a leisurely dinner, there’s a stacked selection of authentic meals on offer, with an enviable roster of specials too.
Riverfront Seafood Company
1777 Netherland Inn Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Choose whether you want to dine indoors or out on the decking at this restaurant that sits by the South Fork Holsten River. There a packed menu, featuring catfish, tilapia, salmon and jumbo shrimp as the main attractions. It’s not just seafood, either, with beef, pork, chicken, pasta, soups and salads also on offer – plus homemade desserts.
Best attractions in Kingsport
Crockett Ridge Golf Course
4439 L Jack Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664
Around 20 minutes east of the city, via TN-126, this 18-hole, regulation-length course is a fantastic test for a variety of golfing skill levels. Crockett Ridge features four lakes and five sets of tee boxes, letting you enjoy a fine time on the fairway, whatever your ability.
Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, TN, 37660
With more than 39 miles of walking trails and a vast 44-acre lake, this is a breathtaking nature reserve. Fly down the 300ft zip line at the rope course and meet wolves and bobcats at the animal habitats. There’s also the planetarium to discover, which screens educational astronomy shows – all part of its packed events calendar.
Historic Downtown Kingsport Heritage Trail
Downtown Kingsport, TN 37660
At less than two miles long, this is a trail that hikers of all abilities can enjoy. John Nolen, renowned town planner, called Kingsport his greatest accomplishment – he designed its Downtown in the early 20th century. The trail starts where the former Gem Theater stood on Broad Street and the last stop is the Keener Building on Shelby Street.