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Address: 1600 Dandridge Ave, Morningside Park, Knoxville, TN
Befitting the great author, this incredible honorary statue is located by a children's playground. The statue is interactive (would Haley have it any other way?) and provides a unique backdrop for Knoxville photos.
Armstrong – Lockett House (Crescent Bend)
Category: Attractions - Knoxville Attractions & Activities
Address: 2728 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
This mansion, known as the Armstrong-Lockett House, is a magnificent home built in 1834 and positioned as a centerpiece on 600 acres of rolling Tennessee land between the river and the mountains. Painstakingly restored in 1977, the interior is authentic 18th century furniture and artwork. The silver collection dates back to 1640. The Italianate...
Category: Attractions - Knoxville Attractions & Activities
Address: 1020 Dollywood Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Fun in the Great Smokies awaits at this celebrated theme park co-owned by Dolly Parton. If you're lucky, you'll catch a live performance by the country music songstress! Rollercoasters, kiddie rides, craft shops, and plenty of restaurants and snack stalls make this a great family day trip.
Category: Attractions - Knoxville Attractions & Activities
Address: 2915 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN 37901
This sprawling nature center includes 3.5 miles of marked trails, rolling meadows, colorful gardens, and dramatic bluffs, all intersected by the Tennessee River. The main mission at this 80-acre park is to educate visitors about the environment, which they accomplish by offering free tours and workshops. The hands-on classes are as entertaining as...
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Address: 205 E Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915
James White was the founder of Knoxville, and his original home from 1782, still stands. Visitors can relive the historical periods that this proud home still reflects. Period furniture, tools, and memorabilia can be viewed and touched for an authentic, hands-on approach. Closed during UT home games.
Category: Attractions - Knoxville Attractions & Activities
Address: 3333 Woodbine Ave, Exit 392, off Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914-4448
This 80-acre zoo is a pleasant place to spend an afternoon, with a petting zoo, an acclaimed bird show, and an array of well-kept animal exhibits. Don't miss the bears, the penguins in their natural-looking habitat, or the kookaburras. Children love the chance to feed the llamas and watch the playful river otters.
Category: Attractions - Knoxville Attractions & Activities
Address: Knoxville, TN
Less than 50 miles to the west of Knoxville is the wild, untamed Obed River. The park itself is spread over 8,500 acres of beautiful virgin woods and mountains. The whitewater courses are considered some of the most challenging in the country. Camping, picnicking, hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and hunting are a few of the plentiful...
Category: Attractions - Knoxville Attractions & Activities
Address: 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914
This two-story Georgian-style home, which was built for Colonel Francis Alexander Ramsey, was the center of social, political, and religious life in Knoxville at the turn of the 19th century. Completed in 1797, the Ramsey House was the first stone house in the region. It features 18th century architectural design and period furnishings. The site...
Category: Attractions - Knoxville Attractions & Activities
Address: 300 Neyland Dr, Knoxville, TN 37902
Cruise down the lazy river in an authentic 325-passenger sternwheeler riverboat. Cruises are available for sightseeing, lunch, dinner, entertainment, and moonlight romance.
Category: Attractions - Knoxville Attractions & Activities
Address: 913 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916
Knoxville was the host of the 1982 World's Fair. Decades later, the area where the fair was held is still a top draw for visitors. Attractions include The Candy Factory, a conglomeration of Victorian homes hosting arts and crafts shops, and Fort Kid, which is a playground. The world-class Knoxville Museum of Art is also located here, as is the...
