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The 'Last Great Colosseum': a half-mile concrete bullring in the Tennessee hills whose steep banking and 140,000-seat bowl make it NASCAR's most intense short track.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Tennessee, United States · North America
Central is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Pine Crest, 47km from Linn Cove Viaduct Viewpoint (Blue Ridge Parkway).
Central is a town located in Tennessee, United States. With a population of 2,279, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Central sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Central to your route.
Central is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in western Carter County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,717 at the 2000 census and 2,279 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Johnson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the JohnsonRead more
City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
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Central is located in Tennessee, United States, North America. The coordinates are 36.3262 latitude, -82.2896 longitude.
Central has a population of approximately 2,279 people, making it a town in United States.
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racetrack
The 'Last Great Colosseum': a half-mile concrete bullring in the Tennessee hills whose steep banking and 140,000-seat bowl make it NASCAR's most intense short track.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A viewing area for the engineering marvel of the Linn Cove Viaduct as it curves around the face of Grandfather Mountain.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
A craggy 5,946 ft North Carolina peak just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, crowned by the Mile High Swinging Bridge: America's highest suspension footbridge, reached by a dramatic summit road.
48 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
A beloved 1883 general store in the Blue Ridge Mountains that has become a destination stop for travelers on the Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its candy barrels and Appalachian charm.
51 km · about 60 min drive
cafe
A cozy mountain cafe near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, a favorite stop for travelers exploring America's most scenic drive.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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