A Closer Look at: PLAYING in Downtown Johnson City

When it comes to downtown, we're almost a 24-hour city.

By day, you can --

* Shop for everything from traditional suits and antique furniture to funky jewelry and skateboard accessories in one of many downtown stores.
* Learn about and try out new art techniques.
* Hit Hands On! Regional Museum and see how fun education can really be.
* Get some breakfast, grab an ice cream, have a sandwich or a pizza - from gourmet to classic American and from real Philly subs to authentic Chinese cuisine, we've got it all.
* Surf the Internet at the coffeehouse.
* Find a hot new novel at the library.
* Have your portrait made at one of downtown's photography studios.
* Take a quiet moment in one of our many parks.
* Get some exercise - walk and window shop on our easy-to-navigate sidewalks.

* Stop in the park every Wednesday night for live music in the gazebo.
* Catch a simple dinner or a gourmet feast at a downtown restaurant.
* Check out who's on stage at one of many performance venues, where you can find everything from rock to jazz and bluegrass to karaoke.
* Dance the night away at one of several dance clubs.
* Play a game of pool or darts.
* Enjoy the lights of the fountain in Fountain Square.