The Roan Mountain State Park is part of the Tennessee State Parks system and was created in the 1950s and developed in the 1970s. Park visitors can enjoy valley or mountain camping in one of the finest campgrounds in the country. Take a ride and play in Johnson City, Tennessee where there are hundreds of great restaurants to try out, as well as, The Mall at Johnson City for the shopping enthusiast. Elizabethton, Tennessee offers many historic and scenic attractions. Try some antiquing in the Historic District of Downtown Elizabethton. Crafters and hobbyist will delight at the many stores that cater to their desires.

Save some time to visit Banner Elk, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the winter Banner Elk is where people come to choose and cut their own Christmas tree and ski, and in the summer it is a perfect place for a family getaway which can be either quiet, peaceful, and relaxing or full of activity, fun, and adventure. Also, Boone, North Carolina offers plenty of high country shopping and antiquing. Many people go to Jonesborough, Tennessee seeking a special item from one of the many unique and unusual shops. There are galleries of fine arts and crafts, antiques shops, and specialty stores that offer one-of-a-kind treasures.

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