Situated half-way between Bristol and Knoxville, Morristown, Tennessee is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. No matter if you’re the brunch, museum, and shopping crowd or the grizzled outdoors sorts, there’s something for everyone in this charming little town. With unique landmarks to explore, great shopping, delicious dining, and stunning scenic views, you’ll want to revisit Morristown frequently enough to feel like a local!
Outdoor Adventure – Morristown is East Tennessee’s sweet getaway for avid outdoors people without the crowds of Knoxville or Gatlinburg. Nestled on the banks of Cherokee Lake with sprawling waterside views, you can bet the fishing is first rate. Hikers, mountain bikers, and campers all love the views from scenic Panther Creek State Park. Briarwood Ranch Safari Park gets you close—real close—to animals from six different continents. Get the pooches off-leash over at Wayne Hansard Park and then take yourself for a picnic at any one of the 16 area parks making up the expansive Morristown Parks system.
Tennessee’s Disc Golf Capital™ – You’ve never seen disc golf done like this before. Morristown plays host to the annual Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships and it’s not hard to see why. With four 18-hole courses, Morristown offers a wide range of playability. From heavily wooded areas to open and sprawling fairways, these courses offer a variety of difficulty levels. Players will gain both skill and great views as they tackle challenging shots against the backdrop of the Smoky Mountains.
Historic Downtown – Established in 1855, Morristown has grown into a population of 30,000+ featuring a Main Street area of several blocks. Downtown has a lovely assortment of retailers such as Gigi’s and their home goods, children’s gifts, and other goodies. You can get in touch with your artistic side at The Pink Pig where you can create your own painting or pottery piece. The monthly art exhibitions at the historic Rose Center are not to be missed.
Established in 1939, The Little Dutch Restaurant’s menu is made entirely from scratch and features delicious homestyle American, Greek, and Italian fares. For a relaxing lunch, try Between the Bricks Sandwich Co. They feature an eclectic mix of sandwiches, paninis, and scrumptious desserts in a funky, welcoming setting. And beer drinkers will find themselves right at home with 1907 Brewing Company. From pumpkin beers to Icelandic ales and a wealth of delicious wines and hard ciders, this is the spot for expertly crafted sips!
Crockett Tavern Museum – located on its original site, the building is a faithful reproduction of the tavern and inn where Tennessee’s favorite native-son, David Crockett spent his boyhood. The knowledgeable costumed docents do an outstanding job of bringing Crockett’s story to life.
This is all just the beginning of the fun you can have in Morristown! Plan the rest of your much-needed getaway to Morristown by clicking here. Your home-away-from-home awaits!
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