# Things to see in Bristol, Tennessee (United States): 5 places and when to go

> Bristol, Tennessee is a town in United States, and this site lists 5 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (2), History (1), Temples (1). The best known are Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol Municipal Stadium and First Baptist Church. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bristol/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 36.6115, -82.176
- **Places:** 5 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (2) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (1) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) (1) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (1)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 775 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** William King Museum of Art, at 657 m.

## What to see in Bristol, Tennessee

The places in and around Bristol, Tennessee, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Birthplace of Country Music Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/birthplace-of-country-music-museum/): Museum in Bristol, Tennessee, United States · 1.8 km
- [Bristol Municipal Stadium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bristol-municipal-stadium/): Stadium in Tennessee, United States of America · 3.3 km
- [First Baptist Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/first-baptist-church/): Church building in Bristol, Virginia, United States · 1.8 km
- [William King Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/william-king-museum/): Museum in Abingdon, Virginia, United States · 20 km
- [Michael Waltrip Brewing Co.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/michael-waltrip-brewing-co/): Brewery · 1.6 km

## When to go to Bristol, Tennessee

The best time to visit Bristol, Tennessee is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 46 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 39 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 57 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 57 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 29 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 16 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 24 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 02 |
| November | Possible | 10 h |
| December | Possible | 9 h 31 |

In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31. In March, 5 of the 5 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Bristol, Tennessee

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 775 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.6115%2C-82.176)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.6115%2C-82.176)

## Other towns nearby

- [Johnson City, Tennessee](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/johnson-city/): 11 places · 37 km
- [Seven Devils](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/seven-devils/): 20 places · 61 km
- [Marietta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/marietta-2/): 8 places · 71 km
- [Newland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/newland/): 8 places · 74 km
- [Purlear](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/purlear/): 5 places · 79 km
- [Cartersville](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cartersville/): 5 places · 101 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Bristol, Tennessee?

The best known: [Birthplace of Country Music Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/birthplace-of-country-music-museum/), [Bristol Municipal Stadium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bristol-municipal-stadium/), [First Baptist Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/first-baptist-church/), [William King Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/william-king-museum/). In all, 5 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Bristol, Tennessee?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 31.

### How do you get to Bristol, Tennessee?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 775 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.6115%2C-82.176) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Bristol, Tennessee as the destination and these 5 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

