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Things to see in Johnson City, Tennessee (United States): 11 places and when to go
Johnson City, Tennessee is a town in United States with around 78,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Nature (4), Wildlife (2). The best known are Fort Watauga, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area and Bee Cliff. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 36.3133, -82.3536
- Population
- About 78,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (2) · Mountains (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 792 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Jump Hill, at 674 m.
What to see in Johnson City, Tennessee
The places in and around Johnson City, 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.
- Fort WataugaFort in Tennessee9.6 km
- Sycamore Shoals State Historic AreaTennessee state historical park9.6 km
- Bee CliffCliff in Carter County, Tennessee, United States20 km
- Jump HillMountain in the United States of America17 km
- Chester InnHistoric inn in Jonesborough, Tennessee, USA11 km
- Elizabethton Covered BridgeHistoric covered bridge in Elizabethton, Tennessee13 km
- Mountain Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer SoldiersOld soldiers' home opened in 1904 in Mountain Home, Johnson City, Tennessee2.1 km
- Jonesborough United Methodist ChurchChurch building in Jonesborough, United States of America11 km
- Rocky Mount State Historic SiteHouse in Tennessee, United States of America10 km
- Tennessee Hills DistilleryDistillery11 km
- Wetlands ParkWith kids14 km
When to go to Johnson City, Tennessee
The best time to visit Johnson City, 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.
- JanPossible9:47
- FebPossible10:40
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:56
- JunBest time14:28
- JulBest time14:15
- AugBest time13:23
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:02
- DecPossible9:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32. In April, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Johnson City, Tennessee
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 792 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bristol, Tennessee5 places37 km
- Seven Devils20 places51 km
- Newland8 places52 km
- Asheville, North Carolina47 places81 km
- Purlear5 places85 km
- Marietta8 places86 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Johnson City, Tennessee?
The best known: Fort Watauga, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, Bee Cliff, Jump Hill, Chester Inn. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Johnson City, Tennessee?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 32.
How do you get to Johnson City, Tennessee?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 792 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Johnson City, Tennessee as the destination and these 11 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.
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