Knoxville Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
county seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States
About Knoxville
Knoxville sits nestled on the Tennessee River about an hour from theGreat Smoky Mountains National Park. On any evening of the week, throngs of residents and visitors can be seen at the sidewalk cafes, theaters, restaurants and night clubs along Gay Street and Market Square. The University of Tennessee, with its 27,000 students, is within walking distance of the downtown, separated only by the World's Fair Park. You can still see remnants of the 1982 World's Fair in the Sunsphere, a rising structure topped with a gold sphere which dots Knoxville's skyline. Most of the other structures from the Fair were removed to create a large city park, which attracts families, students, and artists on weekends and sunny days. The World's Fair brought a lot of attention and development to the city,
Top Attractions in Knoxville
Explore the best things to see and do in Knoxville:
- ★Big Ears Festival
- ★Blue Plate Special
- ★Craft Axe Throwing (West Knoxville)
- ★Historic Westwood
- ★Ice Hockey
- ★Ijams Nature Center
- ★Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
- ★Knoxville Museum of Art
Where to Eat in Knoxville
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aubrey's
- 🍴Calhoun's
- 🍴Connors Steak & Seafood
- 🍴Downtown Grill and Brewery
- 🍴El Charro
- 🍴Elidio's Pizza
Where to Stay in Knoxville
- 🏨Crowne Plaza Knoxville
- 🏨Hampton Inn Knoxville-Airport
- 🏨Hampton Inns and Suites
- 🏨Hilton Knoxville
- 🏨MainStay Suites
Knoxville Travel Guide Sections
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