10. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

A thirty-foot tall basketball, which weighs more than 10 tons and sits on top of a glass staircase that resembles a basketball net, beckons visitors to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Located in downtown Knoxville, this 32,000-square-foot building features interactive, hands-on exhibits that trace the history of the sport from its beginning in 1892 to the creation of the WNBA. Individuals that have been inducted into the Hall of Fame include University of Tennessee and Olympic coach Pat Summitt, Olympic star Cheryl Miller, and Asian great Shin-Ja Park. The Hall of Fame features memorabilia such as uniforms, rulebooks, and trophies, as well as an interactive exhibit where you can test your fundamental basketball skills of shooting, passing, and dribbling. A gift shop is located on-site.   (© 10Best)

The Baden basketball that crowns the museum is 30 feet wide and weighs 20,000 pounds. Clearly, this is not your average museum. Test your skills in the three half-courts, where you can shoot some hoops, try the dribbling course, or measure your vertical leap. Take a self-guided tour, or call ahead to join a guided tour. (from Southern Living)

Hours:

Labor Day-Apr 30  Tue-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat 10am-6pm May 1-Labor Day  Mon-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 10am-6pm

Admission:

Adult $7.95; Senior (62+) $5.95; Child (6-15) $5.95; Child (5 and under) Free

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Website: Visit the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame website »

Type: History Museums, Museums

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