Tour
Southern Dozen
Surrounded by some of the most breathtaking natural beauty in the country, you’ll find the freedom of exhilaration as you wind through the foothills and mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and Western North Carolina.
12 drives · 1,089 miles total
91 mi · Johnson City
8th Wonder of the World
Natural Tunnel is more than one million years old and has been attracting visitors for more than two centuries.
34 mi · Johnson City
East Tennessee History Tour
On this ride, you’ll also have the chance to see East Tennessee’s oldest mansion and one of the country’s last remaining covered bridges.
63 mi · Johnson City
Howling Wolves, Stars, and History
Whether you’re traveling with the pack or howling up the road as a lone wolf, this ride holds a destination well worth the visit.
113 mi · Johnson City
Long Dam Ride
It’s no secret – the geography and scenery of Northeast Tennessee wouldn’t be the same without several man-made lakes. The Long Dam Ride leads you through gorges, past rocky cliffs, mountain streams, tranquil lakes, unique sites, and miles of roller-coaster dips and rural charm.
146 mi · Johnson City
Mountain Ribbons
The highways of East Tennessee flow like ribbons through the Appalachian Mountains. Cut across breathtaking lakes, rivers, and streams as you wind your way to one of the greatest rides in the whole world – the Blue Ridge Parkway.
75 mi · Johnson City
Music to your Ears
Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia are famous for their music. Home to the legendary Carter Family and the Birthplace of Country Music, this area laid the foundation for America’s modern music scene.
74 mi · Johnson City
Places of the Past
This ride takes you through Jonesborough,Tennessee’s oldest town, where you can learn about the volunteers who saved the American Revolution, the homes of legendary pioneers, statesmen, and a U.S. President.
116 mi · Johnson City
Snake Ride
The Snake Ride is the most popular and most difficult of all the Southern Dozen rides. In one 37 mile section, you’ll take more than 480 curves while crossing three mountains.
57 mi · Johnson City
Spelunker Tour
Once a Native American escape route, then a Civil War refuge, the caverns have an array of stories to tell. On this ride, you’ll have the opportunity to see these unique caves and explore an underground labyrinth more than one million years old.
100 mi · Johnson City
Top of the Roan
Travel through historic Elizabethton to the top of Roan Mountain to experience panoramic views extending from Tennessee to North Carolina. Experience the world’s largest natural stand of Catawba Rhododendron, which set the gardens ablaze in crimson hues in June during peak blooming season.
68 mi · Johnson City
Two Rivers One Mountain and Ten Million Trout Eggs
Feast your eyes on some of the nation’s largest breeding trout, and explore the charming downtown of the Town of Erin. Afterwards, ride deep into the Tennessee mountains and arrive at Rocky Fork State Park, surrounded by the famed Cherokee National Forest.
152 mi · Johnson City
Vinegar Pie
Ride on the trails blazed by Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett and journey through some of East Tennessee’s oldest communities. If the Vinegar Pie leaves you hungry, don’t worry – you can feast your eyes on a panoramic view of Cherokee Lake and the foothills of the Smoky Mountains!