Natural Tunnel State Park

1420 Natural Tunnel Parkway
Duffield, VA 24244

State Park built around a 100-foot high, 850 foot long tunnel formed through rock by the erosive action of water. Access to the tunnel mouth is via either a chairlift or a hiking trail. There is no entry allowed into the tunnel, which has both a stream and railroad running through it. The park also offers hiking trails, picnicking, amphitheater swimming pool, campground, chair lift and visitor center. In 1985, the Visitor Center was opened and houses an information-education center and gift shop. Local history, geology, area wildlife and railroad exhibits are displayed. The chair lift was added in 1989 and is a popular alternative to hiking down to the tunnel entrance. The campground offers 23 campsites. There are also 18 R.V. sites with electric and water hookups. Several programs and events take place through the year. The Clinch Mountain MusicFest will be held in the Cove Ridge Amphitheater at the Natural Tunnel State Park. Ample parking is available throughout the State Park.

Carter Family Fold

Rt. 614; Hiltons, VA 24258

The Carter fold is a rustic, 1,000 seat music shed offering traditional music every Saturday night. Museum opens an hour prior to the show. The Carter Family was discovered in 1927 by Victor Recording Studio in Bristol and recorded 300 songs between 1927 and 1942. Playing traditional Appalachian music, the family has often been credited as forerunners of modern-day country music. Today, A.P. Carter's old general store acts as a museum. Recent additions include the newly moved and reconstructed original A.P. Carter Homeplace. The Clinch Mountain MusicFest will be held in the music shed on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Parking is available on the road near and across from the music shed.

Gate City, Virginia

The Town of Gate City lies in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, an area rich in both pioneer and Native American history. With a population of 2,159, Gate City is seat of Scott County’s government, and the principal gateway from Virginia to East Tennessee and the City of Kingsport. Gate City is a town in Scott County, in the Kingsport-Bristol metro area. The community was named as a gateway to western coalfields. View from Clinch Mountain.

The Clinch Mountain MusicFest will be held on Jackson Street in Gate City – the town’s main street. Entrances to the Fest will be at either end of the town. Parking is available on side streets and in the parking lot located on Water Street.

Lodging in the Tri Cities Region

The three locations of the Clinch Mountain MusicFest are within driving distance of several cities within the tricities region. Bristol is about 40 minutes from Gate City, Kingsport is 15 minutes from Gate City; and 30 minutes from Johnson City. Major chains of lodging and hotels are available throughout the tricities region.