Attractions around Knoxville
Explore 92 attractions, restaurants, shops around Knoxville
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Market Square
Knoxville, TN 37902
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Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914-4416
Fun on the outside and serious about animals on the inside, Zoo Knoxville is committed to giving our guests an unforgettable experience.
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Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920-2738
Ijams Nature Center is a 315-acre member- and visitor-supported nonprofit organization, where people of all ages can hike, bike, paddle, climb, learn, explore, or simply enjoy nature in Knoxville, TN. The grounds and trails are open every day from 8:00am until dusk. The Visitor Center, including exhibits, gift shop, offices, and restrooms are open during regular business hours. Admission to the park is free, and we gladly accept donations. Fees for programs and special events vary. Established in 1910 by the Ijams (pronounced "EYE-ams") family for bird-watchers and nature-lovers, Ijams Nature Center has been ranked one of Knoxville's top three attractions by TripAdvisor, winning their 2016 Certificate of Excellence . Your generous support is needed to continue the ongoing legacy for generations to come!
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Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902-1603
Located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee Theatre opened in 1928 as a movie palace. The Tennessee Theatre is the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Tennessee Theatre is the region's leading performing arts facility with advanced technology, staging and lighting that draws top entertainment to the Knoxville area.
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World's Fair Park
963 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916
World's Fair Park is a public park in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The park sits on the former fairgrounds of the 1982 World's Fair hosted in Knoxville. Today, the park is home to the Sunsphere and the Tennessee Amphitheater, the two remaining structures from the exposition.
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Breakout Games - Knoxville
211 Center Park Dr Suite 3040, Knoxville, TN 37922-2178
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun!
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Sunsphere Tower
810 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902-2811
Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, the Sunsphere is a one-of-a-kind structure. The 4th Floor Observation Deck offers a breathtaking 360-degree view stretching from downtown to the Great Smoky Mountains including World’s Fair Park, the Tennessee River and the University of Tennessee Campus. A 1982 World’s Fair timeline, gallery, memorabilia and gift shop await you! Tours are taken up every half hour, on the half hour. If you are joining us, please meet us at the base of the Sunsphere and we will bring you up for an unforgettable view of Knoxville!
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University of Tennessee
2704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-4618
Over 26,000 students attend the University of Tennessee.
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East Tennesse Historical Society
601 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902-1604
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Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916-1653
The Knoxville Museum of Art celebrates East Tennessee's rich, diverse visual culture and its connections to the wider currents of world art. FREE ADMISSION
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Neyland Stadium
1235 Phillip Fulmer Ave, Knoxville, TN 37996-4511
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Clarence Brown Theatre
1714 Andy Holt Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916-3702
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McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
1327 Circle Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996-3200
The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture is a general museum with collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, local history, and natural history. We are a free museum with free parking available. Simply ask for your free 2-hour parking pass at the parking kiosk at the head of Circle Park Drive. More details and directions on the museum website.
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Old City
Knoxville, TN
Rejuvenated section of town with lots of live Jazz, blues and rock music.
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Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2914