Sunsphere, Knoxville

Name: Sunsphere
Address: Knoxville, United States

#18 among attractions in Knoxville

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°57'42"N, 83°55'23"W

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Downtown KnoxvilleKnoxville United States

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Sunsphere – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: World's Fair Park, Neyland Stadium, Thompson–Boling Arena, Volunteer Landing.

~300 ftW
Park
World's Fair Park, Knoxville
2 min walk • 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...
0.5 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
12 min walk • 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.
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thompson–Boling Arena, Knoxville
17 min walk • 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.
0.4 miSE
Park
Volunteer Landing, Knoxville
10 min walk • Volunteer Landing is a public park and riverwalk along the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is below the Gay Street Bridge.
~640 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville
4 min walk • 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.
~1880 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Bijou Theatre, Knoxville
10 min walk • 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...
~1370 ftN
City hall, Greek Revival architecture
Old City Hall, Knoxville
7 min walk • 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.
~1920 ftNE
Skyscraper
The Burwell, Knoxville
10 min walk • 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.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
The Henley Bridge, Knoxville
11 min walk • The Henley Bridge, sometimes referred to as Henley Street Bridge, is a vehicle bridge that crosses the Tennessee River in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
~1130 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church Street United Methodist Church, Knoxville
6 min walk • 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.
~1600 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial, Knoxville
8 min walk • The Tennessee Woman Suffrage Memorial is located at Market Square in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It honors the women who campaigned for the state to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution to give women the right to vote.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sunsphere?

Nearby attractions include Tennessee Amphitheater, Knoxville (2 min walk), Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville (2 min walk), World's Fair Park, Knoxville (2 min walk), Knoxville Museum of Art, Knoxville (4 min walk).

How to get to Sunsphere by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sunsphere:

Bus

Clinch Ave WB Past Henley • Lines: 42 (2 min walk)
Clinch Ave.@Knoxville Convention Center Eb • Lines: Orange Line Trolley (2 min walk)

Train

Three Rivers Rambler (11 min walk)
Jackson Terminal (15 min walk)