Knoxville Vacation & Tourism Guide
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Known throughout the area for its unsurpassed beauty and tranquility, this eastern Tennessee city is alive with a variety of activities year round. In addition to a year round moderate climate, the city is located within 90 minutes of six National Parks, including the Great Smokey Mountain National Park, and is home to one of the finest universities in the world, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. No matter what a visitors personal taste, ranging from the outdoors to the cultural arts, Knoxville has it all.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Downtown
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 61 reviews from 5 sources
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"Exactly what I needed for location however the price was very pricey for the accommodations." — source Priceline
" this hotel is wonderful in virtually every way." — source Travelocity
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1. McClung Museum
... museum in Knoxville, the Frank H. McClung Museum houses a wide variety of historical, cultural, and natural history exhibits. Mon. ... more
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2. Bijou Theatre
... to being housed in Knoxville's fourth oldest building, the Bijou Theatre has an atmosphere that's perfect for live music and the perfomring arts. Many performers and music fans consider the Bijou the best performing room ... more
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3. Mabry-Hazen House
Once serving as the headquarters for Union and Confederate troops, ... more
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4. Tennessee Theater
... beautiful Tennessee Theatre is a jewel of historic Knoxville, located in the heart of Downtown. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and honored as the Official State Theatre of Tennessee, "Knoxville's Grand E... more
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5. Panther Creek State Park
Located on the shores of the Cherokee Reservoir, this beautiful park is nestled ... more
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6. Neyland Stadium
... Stadium Tickets, Knoxville and more at Neylandstadium.com. Get the best of Knoxville TN Accommodations or Knoxville Tennessee Hotel, browse our section on Hotel Near University Of Tennessee or ... more
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7. Knoxville Zoological Gardens
... Zoo's Mission The mission of Knoxville Zoological Gardens is to celebrate the wonders of the natural world. Through education, conservation, exhibition, research and recreation, the zoo will tell the stories of the animals,... more
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8. Knoxville Museum of Art
... Museum of Art opened in March 1990 in a state-of-the-art, 53,200 square-foot facility designed by renowned museum architect Edward Larrabee Barnes. The building, clad in Tennessee marble, is named in honor of local philanth... more
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9. Sunsphere
... landmark was built for the 1982 World's Fair. Visit the Sunsphere's newly reopened observation deck for great 360-degree view ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Sunsphere
Aaron&Katy in The Smokin' Smokies said
… of the "sunsphere". After our long drive, we arrived at Aaron's grandparents - Pa & Gigi, and stayed with them on their farm… continue reading »
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10. Three Ridges Golf Course
... in the shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains, Three Ridges Golf Course is one of Knoxville's premier public access facilities. Three Ridges is an Ault, Clark and Associates design featuring large bent greens and rolling berm... more
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1. The Melting Pot - Knoxville
Enjoy an array of authentic French cuisine at this elegant ... more
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2. Bistro By The Tracks
... try By The Tracks Bistro in Knoxville. This is a great place. This place is moderately priced. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence ... more
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3. The Orangery
Filled with a European style decor, this upscale restaurant serves ... more
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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Knoxville
... you soon understand that this is no ordinary restaurant. From the U.S. Prime steaks, broiled to perfection at 1800 degrees, to the expertly executed seafood, New Orleans-inspired appetizers, unforgettable desserts ... more
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5. Cafe 4
... Downtown dining and entertainment experience. Come enjoy our true urban retreat featuring Traditional Southern Comfort Foods with a Flair. Create memories in our comfortable dining room or relax on our heated and cooled out... more
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6. Butcher Shop Steak House
... Shop Steakhouse has proudly served grain-fed Midwestern beef grilled over an open pit with hickory charcoal for a truly unique dining experience. The Butcher Shop is owned and operated by two brothers native to Knoxville, M... more
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7. Sassy Ann's
Sassy Ann's in Knoxville is a four star restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. more
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8. Litton's Market & Restaurant
... known landmark in North Knoxville\" this casual dining restaurant serves a variety of delicious American style dishes such as chicken sandwiches hot dogs and daily luncheon ... more
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9. Kashmir Indian Restaurant
... try Kashmir Indian Restaurant in Knoxville. Here's a place to get good food. People who have eaten here found the ... more
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10. Calhoun's on the River
... is a four star restaurant in Knoxville. This is a great place. This inexpensive establishment is one of the popular restaurants ... more
Top Rated Knoxville Trips
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Out of the Cool Air and into the Frying Pan | Aug 26 09'
"...perhaps she was trying to figure out what to do with it since she had just shoved half the candy bar into the CD drive. "
Came down out of the nice, cool, uncrowded Arkansas mountains into the hot, flat, crowded plains of AK and TN. We are simply headed home, and... Continue reading »
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Where it all begins!! | Jun 21 09'
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Debbie and Sister Dot picked me up around lunch time today and we headed to Knoxville ( Thanks for the ride, Dot!) We are spending the night at th... Continue reading »
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Day 14 Knoxville - Tennessee | Aug 03 08'
"100 miles in 100 Degrees"
The sun was setting as i rolled into Knoxville along route 11, i kept switching my gaze between it, and the lengthening shadows on the road in fron... Continue reading »
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Day 9 of the Mystery Tour 2008 | Jun 30 08'
"All good things must come to an end. Even great things."
Day 9 of the Mystery Tour. We left 40 minutes early to build in extra shopping time in Shelbyville, KY at our lunch stop. Unfortunately... Continue reading »
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The Smokin' Smokies | Dec 23 06'
On Christmas eve eve, after a short stay in the cuse, we made the 12 hour drive to Knoxville Tennessee, home of the "sunsphere". After our lon... Continue reading »
