“Beautifica 360”
From WORLDS®, the creators of record-breaking Mesmerica, comes Beautifica 360 — a journey like no other.
Breathtaking worlds of light and sound come alive in this 360° dome experience. Designed to spark joy, lose yourself in mesmerizing constellations and ethereal landscapes that’ll stay with you long after the night is over.
Created by visionary composer James Hood and acclaimed immersive artists, Beautifica is the perfect date night or a unique evening with loved ones.
Everyone sees something unique in this euphoric journey.
So, where will it take you?
NATURE PROGRAMS
Wolf Keeper Talk
Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident wolves.
PLANETARIUM FEATURE
“The Sun: Our Living Star”
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. It is our nearest star and our planet’s source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. Beginning in January, discover the secrets of our star in a fascinating new feature entitled “The Sun, Our Living Star”. Experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive full dome format. This program will be followed by a brief tour of the current evening sky using our Zeiss ZKP-4 optical star projector.
HIKING & BIKING
Explore the Park
Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of beautiful hiking trails that cover most of the 3,750 acres of the park, with over 32 miles of trails approved for mountain biking.
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Bays Mountain Park has daily events and programs including nature programs, planetarium programs and special events. Check out our calendars to find your adventure!
SCHOOL GROUPS
Bays Mountain Park staff and volunteers offer programs for school groups from kindergarten through high school level. These programs are offered Tuesday through Friday, September through May.
PARK MAPS
Need help navigating through the Park? Download the park map and the Nature Center Grounds map. You will also receive a copy of both of these maps at the park gatehouse.
BIKING
Bays Mountain Park has 32 miles of trails approved for mountain biking. Download the park map and enjoy the ride!
Nature Center Roof Repairs at Bays Mountain Park
Access to the Nature Center at Bays Mountain Park will be limited or rerouted beginning later this month in order to accommodate…
Bays Mountain Park takes us on a journey to the Sun
Bays Mountain Park is pleased to announce its latest planetarium show – “The Sun: Our Living Star” – where viewers…
Bays Mountain Park receives $100,000 grant
The City of Kingsport is pleased to announce Bays Mountain Park has received a $100,000 grant from the Tennessee Department…
Bays Mountain Park cuts ribbon on Fox Den playground
Bays Mountain Park officially opened its newest attraction to the public on Friday – the Fox Den Playground – the first…
Bays Mountain Park announces Laser Light shows for December
Bays Mountain Park is excited to announce the return of its popular laser light shows for the holiday season. Time to enjoy…
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