Get ready, because race week at Bristol Motor Speedway is an absolute bucket-list rush!

But here’s the real kicker: The stunning Tennessee mountain region surrounding the track has a magic way of turning your high-speed race trip into an unexpected getaway. It’s the ultimate place to gear down, soak in the views, and discover a side of the mountains you never saw coming!

Here you'll find small towns with real stories, locally owned restaurants that don't need a sign to find, trails that run alongside rivers and ridgelines, and a music heritage that predates Nashville by decades. Whatever time you have before or after the race, there's something worth doing in Sullivan County.

Whether you're rolling in on race day or making a week of it, we've built itineraries around experiences worth having — not just the ones closest to the gate.