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Johnson City is situated at the Appalachian foothills and is a popular destination for hikers. There are several multiuse trails that cut through the city, as well as numerous trails in the nearby hills.

Founders Park is a 5-acre green space located in downtown Johnson City. There are several trails that take you through the park, as well as picnic tables and benches.

The State of Franklin Linear Trail is a 5 mile mulituse trail. The path is popular with hikers, cyclists and runners. The trail is fully paved, without much elevation gain, so it is not a challenging trail.

The C&O Depot in Johnson City, Tennessee, originally served as the Carolina, Clinchfield & Ohio Railway station, playing a pivotal role in the city's development as a major rail hub in the early 20th century. Today, the restored building functions as the Johnson City Visitor Center, preserving its historical significance while welcoming travelers to the region.

Fort Watauga is a historic fortification constructed by early frontier settlers in the Watauga region during the late 18th century. It served as a key defensive outpost designed to protect the community from external threats. It is now open to visitors who want to learn more about the history of the local area.

The Elizabethton Covered Bridge, was built in 1882 over the Doe River It is a 154-foot-long truss bridge that has survived numerous floods, including the 1901 flood and Hurricane Helene in 2024. It is closed to vehicles but open to pedestrians and cyclists.

Tackling Roan Mountain from the north, starting around the Roan Road and Cove Creek junction, offers a solid road biking challenge. As you climb roughly 7.6 miles with an average grade near 6.7%, gaining about 2,485 feet, you'll transition from rolling through valleys with farmland and alongside creeks into the dense, beautiful forests blanketing the lower slopes of the mountain. As you ascend towards the higher reaches, like the area near the Rhododendron Gardens and Carver's Gap, the trees thin to reveal increasingly expansive mountain vistas. If you time your ride for early summer, you might catch the spectacular bloom of the rhododendrons, adding vibrant color to the already stunning mountain landscape before reaching the cooler air near the top.

This dam sits right next to the road. It is between 70 and 80 feet tall and an interesting place to stop for a photo. It was completed in 1912 making it one of the oldest dams in the area.