Road trip from Birmingham to Knoxville
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ITINERARY
4h 43m254 miles28 stops
1
Topgolf
Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.
2
sojourns
Far trade store specializing in a unique variety of beautiful, hand crafted items, including journals, cards, jewelry, scarves, baskets, home decor, toys and games and much more from 59 countries. Fair trade means no sweat shop labor, child labor or forced labor. Artisans work in humane conditions and are paid fair and living wages. we provide hop and dignity to the world's poorest artisans.
3
McWane Science Center
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
4
Birmingham Rage Room
5
Iron City
Iron City Birmingham is a 22,000 sq foot full service grill, bar, and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Birmingham. Our beautiful event center has a 1,300 person standing capacity and is perfect for any event, large or small, including weddings, luncheons, and receptions. In addition to our main stage, we have two smaller stages that are perfect for intimate gatherings and local acts. The Grill at Iron City uses quality organic ingredients, produce from local farmers, Alabama Gulf Seafood and strives to produce a white tablecloth experience in a casual atmosphere. We encourage you to contact us for a tour to learn more about this amazing space and what we can do for you!
6
Lou's Pub and Package
7
The Nick
We Serve Live Music and Cold Drinks! The music heard almost every night of the week include local, regional and national acts. The diverse range of acts add to the appeal of an evening at the Nick. One can hear blues, rock, punk, emo, hiphop, rap, pop, country, metal, bluegrass, rock-a-billy, roots rock or whatever your genre of choice...The Nick has had it all! The Nick is 21 and up Private Club - You will be required to show a valid ID to Enter
8
ZYDECO
9
Legion Field
10
Alabama Booksmith
11
Statue of Liberty Replica
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
12
The Summit
The Summit, which opened in October 1997, is a 1 million square foot upscale lifestyle center located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 and Interstate 459 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States
13
Cigars & More
14
Let's Play
Let’s Play is an indoor soft play center for children aged 0-12 years. We’ve created a kid-friendly indoor environment that is stimulating and enjoyable for your kids. Children enjoy our pirate ship themed soft play structure, shoot foam balls in our cannon area, have a blast climbing their way to the top of our spider web tower and conquer our multi-level and one of a kind obstacle net-course.
15
Huntsville Botanical Garden
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
16
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
17
CC's Antiques
18
Improv Chattanooga
Chattanooga's Premier Improv Comedy Troupe. Shows every Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm and 10pm. All Shows PG-13.
19
Bead Therapy
Bead-therapy is a full service retail bead shop with over 350 colors of Delicas, a large selection of Japanese seed beads, natural stones, pearls, Swarovski crystals, Czech firepolish/pressed beads, Two hole beads, gemstone beads and jewelry making supplies. Classes are available generally every Saturday or can be scheduled on an individual basis. Wedding jewelry/Bridesmaid parties and Girl's night out parties can be arranged.
20
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
21
River Gallery
Craft and art collections.
22
Chattanooga Zoo
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
23
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
24
Chattanooga Billiard Club East
25
Peter Kern Library
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
26
Krutch Park
27
Knoxville Botanical Garden
28
Muse Knoxville
Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum located in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, in schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEM, the arts, health & wellness, & emergent literacy to life in the minds of children. We inspire & empower ALL children through transformative learning experiences through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based, exhibits and Outreach programs for children aged 6 mos. to 10 y/o. *Museum Play - Indoor educational learning & play spaces, a full-dome planetarium, outdoor learning spaces & a playground! *Field Trips - Bring your class, homeschool, daycare or youth group for a day of fun! *Parties/Events - Choose from a variety of packages to celebrate your special day with us. *Planetarium - We house East Tennessee's only public-access planetarium with shows that rotate every hour!
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Topgolf
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(80) review
Topgolf features fun and competitive golf games, climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort, a chef-inspired food and drink menu, private spaces for groups of any size, HDTVs to watch the big game and amazing music. There's no fee to come in and enjoy our restaurant, bar & rooftop terrace. For the game, each player pays a one-time fee of $5 and bay costs starting at $25/hr.
2
Start:sojourns
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
Far trade store specializing in a unique variety of beautiful, hand crafted items, including journals, cards, jewelry, scarves, baskets, home decor, toys and games and much more from 59 countries. Fair trade means no sweat shop labor, child labor or forced labor. Artisans work in humane conditions and are paid fair and living wages. we provide hop and dignity to the world's poorest artisans.
3
Start:McWane Science Center
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.5
(963) review
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
4
Start:Birmingham Rage Room
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
2617 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2605
5
Start:Iron City
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(63) review
Iron City Birmingham is a 22,000 sq foot full service grill, bar, and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown Birmingham. Our beautiful event center has a 1,300 person standing capacity and is perfect for any event, large or small, including weddings, luncheons, and receptions. In addition to our main stage, we have two smaller stages that are perfect for intimate gatherings and local acts. The Grill at Iron City uses quality organic ingredients, produce from local farmers, Alabama Gulf Seafood and strives to produce a white tablecloth experience in a casual atmosphere. We encourage you to contact us for a tour to learn more about this amazing space and what we can do for you!
6
Start:Lou's Pub and Package
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
726 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2810
7
Start:The Nick
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.5
(7) review
We Serve Live Music and Cold Drinks! The music heard almost every night of the week include local, regional and national acts. The diverse range of acts add to the appeal of an evening at the Nick. One can hear blues, rock, punk, emo, hiphop, rap, pop, country, metal, bluegrass, rock-a-billy, roots rock or whatever your genre of choice...The Nick has had it all! The Nick is 21 and up Private Club - You will be required to show a valid ID to Enter
8
Start:ZYDECO
Birmingham, Alabama·
2.5
(9) review
2001 15th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205-3811
9
Start:Legion Field
Birmingham, Alabama·
3.0
(69) review
400 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204-4008
10
Start:Alabama Booksmith
Birmingham, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
2626 19th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35209-1918
11
Start:Statue of Liberty Replica
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(97) review
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
12
Start:The Summit
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.5
(62) review
The Summit, which opened in October 1997, is a 1 million square foot upscale lifestyle center located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 280 and Interstate 459 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States
13
Start:Cigars & More
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.5
(7) review
4647 Highway 280, Birmingham, AL 35242-5089
14
Start:Let's Play
Birmingham, Alabama·
3.5
(8) review
Let’s Play is an indoor soft play center for children aged 0-12 years. We’ve created a kid-friendly indoor environment that is stimulating and enjoyable for your kids. Children enjoy our pirate ship themed soft play structure, shoot foam balls in our cannon area, have a blast climbing their way to the top of our spider web tower and conquer our multi-level and one of a kind obstacle net-course.
15
Start:Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(912) review
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
16
Start:Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
17
Start:CC's Antiques
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
2939 Cummings Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37419-2356
18
Start:Improv Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
Chattanooga's Premier Improv Comedy Troupe. Shows every Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm and 10pm. All Shows PG-13.
19
Start:Bead Therapy
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
Bead-therapy is a full service retail bead shop with over 350 colors of Delicas, a large selection of Japanese seed beads, natural stones, pearls, Swarovski crystals, Czech firepolish/pressed beads, Two hole beads, gemstone beads and jewelry making supplies. Classes are available generally every Saturday or can be scheduled on an individual basis. Wedding jewelry/Bridesmaid parties and Girl's night out parties can be arranged.
20
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
305 W 7th St, Chattanooga, TN 37402-1787
21
Start:River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
22
Start:Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(907) review
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
23
Start:The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(92) review
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
24
Start:Chattanooga Billiard Club East
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
110 Jordan Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421-6731
25
Start:Peter Kern Library
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(99) review
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
26
Start:Krutch Park
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.5
(90) review
504 Market St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2107
27
Start:Knoxville Botanical Garden
Knoxville, Tennessee·
3.5
(97) review
2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914-5958
28
Start:Muse Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(91) review
Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum located in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, in schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEM, the arts, health & wellness, & emergent literacy to life in the minds of children. We inspire & empower ALL children through transformative learning experiences through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based, exhibits and Outreach programs for children aged 6 mos. to 10 y/o. *Museum Play - Indoor educational learning & play spaces, a full-dome planetarium, outdoor learning spaces & a playground! *Field Trips - Bring your class, homeschool, daycare or youth group for a day of fun! *Parties/Events - Choose from a variety of packages to celebrate your special day with us. *Planetarium - We house East Tennessee's only public-access planetarium with shows that rotate every hour!
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What's the driving distance between Birmingham and Knoxville?
The distance is 254 miles
What's the travel time between Birmingham and Knoxville?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 43m mins in normal traffic
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