Knoxville, United States

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Alternative names: Settled: 1786Founded: 1791 (233 years ago)Population: 185.3 thous.Area: 104.17 mi²Elevation: 932 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°57'49"N, 83°55'9"W
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Knoxville Top Attractions

Knoxville Attractions - What to See and Explore

Knoxville offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: World's Fair Park, Neyland Stadium, Thompson–Boling Arena, Volunteer Landing. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • worlds fair park knoxville
    Park • Downtown Knoxville

    World's Fair Park

    Nestled in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, the World's Fair Park is a lush oasis of greenery and a beacon of the city's rich history. This expansive park, which was the stage for the 1982 World's Fair, is now a beloved public space where locals and tourists alike...

  • neyland stadium knoxville
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Neyland Stadium

    Neyland Stadium, is a sports stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It serves primarily as the home of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, but is also used to host large conventions and has been a site for several National Football League exhibition games.

  • thompson boling arena knoxville
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Thompson–Boling Arena

    Thompson–Boling Arena is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. The arena opened in 1987. It is home to the Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Vols basketball teams. Since 2008, it has been home to the Lady Vols volleyball team. It is named after B.

  • volunteer landing knoxville
    Park • Downtown Knoxville

    Volunteer Landing

    Volunteer Landing is a public park and riverwalk along the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is below the Gay Street Bridge.

  • blount mansion knoxville
    Museum • History museum • Architecture

    Blount Mansion

    The Blount Mansion, also known as William Blount Mansion, located at 200 West Hill Avenue in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, was the home of the only territorial governor of the Southwest Territory, William Blount. Blount, also a signer of the United States Constitution and a U.S.

  • knoxville museum of art
    Museum • Art museum • Art gallery

    Knoxville Museum of Art

    The Knoxville Museum of Art, is an art museum in Knoxville, Tennessee. It specializes in historical and contemporary art pieces from the East Tennessee region.

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    Animal park emphasizing education

    Zoo Knoxville

    Zoo Knoxville, formerly known as the Knoxville Zoo or Knoxville Zoological Gardens, is a 53-acre zoo located just east of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, near exit 392 off Interstate 40.

  • bijou theatre knoxville
    Theater • Concerts and shows • Concert hall

    Bijou Theatre

    The Bijou Theatre is a theater located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Built in 1909 as an addition to the Lamar House Hotel, the theater has at various times served as performance venue for traditional theatre, vaudeville, a second-run moviehouse, a commencement stage...

  • house mountain knoxville
    36°6'42"N • 83°45'60"W

    House Mountain

    House Mountain is a mountain located in Corryton, Tennessee, United States, about 8 miles northeast of Knoxville. Rising to an elevation of 2,064 feet above sea level, House Mountain is the highest point in Knox County.

  • old city hall knoxville
    City hall • Greek Revival architecture

    Old City Hall

    Old City Hall is a complex of historic buildings located at 601 West Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Originally constructed in 1848 as the Tennessee School for the Deaf and Dumb, the complex served as Knoxville's city hall from 1925 until 1980.

  • womens basketball hall of fame knoxville
    Museum devoted to female basketballers

    Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

    The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed to the sport of women's basketball. The Hall of Fame opened in 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women's basketball.

  • the burwell knoxville
    Skyscraper • Downtown Knoxville

    The Burwell

    The Burwell building is situated on the landmark corner of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee above the majestic Tennessee Theatre, and is the oldest of Knoxville’s historic skyscrapers.

  • the henley bridge knoxville
    Bridge • Downtown Knoxville

    The Henley Bridge

    The Henley Bridge, sometimes referred to as Henley Street Bridge, is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.

  • lebanon in the forks cemetery knoxville
    Cemetery

    Lebanon in the Forks Cemetery

    The Lebanon in the Fork Cemetery, also known as Three Rivers Cemetery, is a historic cemetery located at 2390 Asbury Road in eastern Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S..

  • sunsphere knoxville
    35°57'42"N • 83°55'23"W

    Sunsphere

    The Sunsphere, located in World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a 266-foot high hexagonal steel truss structure, topped with a 75 ft gold-colored glass sphere that served as the symbol of the 1982 World's Fair.

  • greater warner tabernacle ame zion church knoxville
    Church • Burlington

    Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church

    The Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church is a historic church congregation presently located in a building at 3800 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. It was reportedly a station on the Underground Railroad.

  • church street united methodist church knoxville
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Church Street United Methodist Church

    Church Street United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located on Henley Street in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The church building is considered a Knoxville landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  • gay street bridge knoxville
    Bridge • Downtown Knoxville

    Gay Street Bridge

    The Gay Street Bridge is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1898, the 1,512-foot bridge is the oldest of four vehicle bridges connecting Downtown Knoxville with South Knoxville, the other three being the Henley Street Bridge, the James E.

  • ramsey house knoxville
    Museum • History museum • Historical place

    Ramsey House

    The Ramsey House is a two-story stone house in Knox County, Tennessee, United States. Also known as Swan Pond, the house was constructed in 1797 by English architect Thomas Hope for Colonel Francis Alexander Ramsey, whose family operated a plantation at the site until the U.S. Civil War.

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Knoxville – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Knoxville, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Ober Gatlinburg (Gatlinburg), Museum of Appalachia (Clinton), Oconaluftee (Great Smoky Mountains National Park).

  • ober gatlinburg28 milesSE
    Amusement, Nature and wildlife, Amusement park

    Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg

    Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Ober Gatlinburg stands as a beacon of fun and excitement in the charming city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This unique amusement park and ski area offers a delightful mix of outdoor adventure and family-friendly attractions...

  • museum of appalachia clinton17 milesNW
    History museum, Museum, Art museum

    Museum of Appalachia, Clinton

    The Museum of Appalachia, located in Norris, Tennessee, 20 miles north of Knoxville, is a living history museum that interprets the pioneer and early 20th-century period of the Southern Appalachian region of the United States.

  • oconaluftee great smoky mountains national park46 milesSE
    Museum

    Oconaluftee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Oconaluftee Archeological District is within the eponymous river valley in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, located in the Southeastern United States.

  • the lost sea adventure sweetwater41 milesSW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Nature and wildlife tours

    The Lost Sea Adventure, Sweetwater

    Craighead Caverns is an extensive cave system located in between Sweetwater and Madisonville, Tennessee. It is best known for containing the United States' largest and the world's second largest non-subglacial underground lake, The Lost Sea.

  • thunderhead roller coaster pigeon forge25 milesSE
    Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride

    Thunderhead Roller Coaster, Pigeon Forge

    Thunderhead is a wooden roller coaster located at Dollywood amusement park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Manufactured by Great Coasters International, the ride opened on April 3, 2004, as the anchor attraction of a new section added to the park that season called Thunderhead Gap.

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Best Time To Visit Knoxville

Learn when is the best time to travel to Knoxville weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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September is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April, May and June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in October. Most of it rains in March, May and July.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Knoxville?

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What is the best time to visit Knoxville?

September is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April, May and June. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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