Bays Mountain Park is a 3,550 acres (14.4 km2) nature park and planetarium located on Bays Mountain in Kingsport, Tennessee.The park features a …See more
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Jul 2, 2024
There are a few points of interest. It Costa $7 for entry. The nature center has a few decent exhibits. There is a 45-min. barge ride on the Kingsport Reservoire. You can see deer eating and drin… Full review by mathstud
Jan 30, 2024
A highlight of Kingsport. Trails, mountaintop lake, observatory programs, nature programs, kids camps, deep breathing! Full review by tnfoodgal
Dec 6, 2023
great place to visit in Kingsport TN. The planetarium and the animals were great to see and very educational. Beautiful views of the lake. Well marked trail for a 3 mile walk around the lake. Addi… Full review by DLNY1
Well, there is the lake and some beach areas. I've never seen anyone swimming in the lake though. At the foot of the mountain there is a very nice indoor/outdoor YMCA complete with …
Well, there is the lake and some beach areas. I've never seen anyone swimming in the lake though. At the foot of the mountain there is a very nice indoor/outdoor YMCA complete with several pools, a lazy river and a couple of slides. It's located beside Meadowview Conference Center.
A ticket for the Flying Squirrel Zip Line is $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Parents must sign a waiver for any under-age children. One waiver per child. The line is 310 ft long …
A ticket for the Flying Squirrel Zip Line is $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Parents must sign a waiver for any under-age children. One waiver per child. The line is 310 ft long and the weight limit is 275 lbs. The waiver form can be found at the official Bays Mountain web site or you can get one when you purchase the park entrance ticket upon arrival.
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Located in Kingsport, Tennessee, Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium is one of the nation’s largest city-owned parks. A 3,750-acre nature preserve featuring a...
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