
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, September 25, 1994                   TAG: 9411080057
SECTION: TRAVEL                    PAGE: F7   EDITION: METRO 
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IF YOU GO .....

Take Interstate 81 south to Interstate 181 east toward Johnson City. Exit at Boone's Creek Road and travel approximately six miles on Tennessee 354. At the first traffic light, continue straight. The visitors center is a half mile up on the right.

Stop first at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center. Pick up a couple of free brochures and buy a Strolling Tour brochure for $1. Walk through the Jonesborough-Washington County History Museum in the same building. More than two dozen exhibits display Jonesborough's accomplishments through 215 years.

Then drive over and park near the historic main street.

Where to stay

Aiken-Brow Bed & Breakfast: An 1850 board and batten Gothic-style house with Victorian antiques, an extensive clock collection and more than 250 resident Santa Clauses. 104 Third Ave. 615-753-9440.

Hawley House Bed & Breakfast: A 1793 log and frame dwelling with American antiques and folk art, private baths. 114 E. Woodrow Ave. 615-753-8869.

Jonesborough Bed & Breakfast: A restored 1848 house with high beds, fireplaces,rockers on the porch and antique furnishings. Woodrow Avenue at Cherokee Street.

615-753-9223.

Where to eat

Main Street Cafe: Homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts. Indoor and outdoor seating. 117 W. Main St.

The Parson's Table: Refined Southern dining with a French flair in a Victorian dining room. Owned by Chef Jeff Myron and his wife Debra. Reservations suggested. 102 Woodrow Ave.

The Sweet Shop: Big, old-fashioned banana splits, malts, shakes and ice cream. Hot and cold sandwiches, 1/4-pound frankfurter. Player piano tunes 25 cents. Main Street.

Jonesborough events

Oct. 7-9: 21st National Storytelling Festival

Oct. 15-16: Christmas Doll Show and Sale

Nov. 25-27: Christmas Craft and Gift Show and Sale

Dec. 3-4: 17th Annual Christmas Progressive Dinner and Tour of Homes

For more information, contact the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, P.O. Box 375, Jonesborough, Tenn. 37659, 615-753-5961.

by CNB