Road trip from Knoxville to Asheville

PostModern Spirits in the heart of Knoxville's Old City open 7 days a week produces mindfully crafted spirits for the modern drinker. Visitors can savor PostModern's various offerings in the comfortable cocktail/tasting room or Thursday-Sunday join one of the fun distillery tours and tastings. Now producing several distinct varieties of gin, vodka, liqueurs like chamomile, cacao, elderberry, and bitter orange amaro arancia. Along with our American Single Malt Whiskey developed in collaboration with a local brewery!

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.

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.

Scenic birds eye view of Tennessee river, UT Knoxville, and Knoxville City. Short 0.42 miles hiking (both way less than 1 mile).

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!

McKay's is a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. People bring us their previously loved books, movies, video games, music, etc., and we offer them cash or store credit in return. Everything you find on our shelves was brought to us by other customers like you! And because of that, you truly never know what you're going to find. Every visit to McKay's is a unique adventure.

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!

Educating East Tennessee in culinary skills and introducing fun into the kitchen! We provide safe and exciting classes for all skill levels from beginner to advanced! You will learn from the best Chefs in the area, meet new friends, cook like a pro, and enjoy what you have created! We also offer a variety of private group classes perfect for team building or other needs.

More than just a local dive bar & restaurant, we are part music venue and part oddities museum all served with southern sass and sexiness!

Grove Arcade is a beautifully preserved historical building in the heart of Downtown Asheville that represents the heart and character of the town. It’s rich history and ornate architecture combined with its eclectic mix of shops and restaurants offer patrons a full-day immersion into Asheville lifestyle and culture.

The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) is Western North Carolina’s home for experiential science learning, discovery, and exploration. AMOS strives to spark the imagination and foster lifelong curiosity. We have plenty of science to come and explore including the Colburn Hall of Minerals, STEM lab, interactive panorama screen, Teratophoneus dinosaur skeleton and fossil dig, Southern Appalachian Forest tree climb, Terrabox elevation simulator, Toddler Nest, fun temporary exhibits, and museum store.

Lexington Glassworks, located in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC, was born out of the desire to create timeless and innovative hand-blown glass. Each piece is skillfully crafted using century-old techniques with the singular goal of creating top-notch work. The gallery features high-quality custom lighting and handmade glass for any budget. Lexington Glassworks is a makers studio where the public is invited to view the artists at work.

The Legendary Green Man has existed for centuries but it’s no myth that he’s been brewing great beer in Asheville since 1997. As home to one of North Carolina’s oldest breweries, tasting rooms and sour programs, Green Man has been producing some of the beer scene’s most iconic ales for many years. We are consistently recognized for our internationally loved traditional English styles and creative versions of the newest craft trends. Our brewers strive to bring innovative and exciting new flavors to all beer-loving folks. From Asheville’s first tasting room to one of Downtown Asheville’s largest tasting rooms, our storied growth has brought us to 2 brew houses, 3 tasting rooms, and 2 buildings. Our newest facility in Asheville’s South Slope Neighborhood is a 3 story, 22,000 sqft. packaging hall and specialty brewhouse including a “brewtique” and an indoor/outdoor taproom loft overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. When you visit, make sure to visit the original tasting room next door.

Comic Envy is Asheville's favorite family comic book store! Run by readers for readers, Comic Envy strives to provide a welcoming environment for customers of all tastes, ages, and backgrounds. We stock single issue comics, graphic novels, mangas, sets, toys, and nerdy accessories. It is our glorious purpose to provide for our community’s diverse comic needs. We love to hear about what you’re reading and collecting and to help you find a new story or that last missing issue. We also offer special order and subscription services. The staff at Comic Envy are avid readers and collectors, which is why we've dedicated ourselves and our store to bringing you the comic store experience we dreamed of as kids.

We are open with a limited indoor capacity and plenty of spaced tables outside and inside. We thank you for following our mask and social distancing taproom rules and can’t wait to pour you some pint! Original Papa Nicks Pizza & Restaurant is open Weds-Sunday. We have Food Trucks on Monday and Tuesdays. Cheers! We have been brewing quality craft beer in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina since 2001. Our large new taproom is family friendly, We have games, ping pong, foosball and many large TVs to watch sports and events. We have food available everyday from Original Papa Nicks, Full menu which includes Traditional pizza and more! Menu is dietary restriction friendly and available for take out and catering. We are conveniently located at the edge of Biltmore Village, between Sweeten Creek and Fairview Road. See you soon, Cheers!

Still Point Wellness offers a carefully curated menu of world-class services to support personal development through deep relaxation and self exploration. Unique modalities include Salt Water Floatation, Esalen Massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing.