Attractions in Knoxville, Tennessee

Amusements

Battlefield Knoxville 865-200-5762
9329 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922
Located in the Market Place Shopping Center
Knoxville's indoor combat and video gaming lounge with over 30,000 sq. ft. of urban themed combat areas with a variety of missions. more info map
Laser Quest 865-769-0896
8083 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best. Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music and special effects combine to provide an incredible combination of tag... more info map
Putt-Putt Golf & Games 865-675-5558
164 West End Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37934
A premier East Tennessee family fun center with 3, 18-hole championship Putt-Putt golf courses, baseball & softball batting cages, family game room with redemption... more info map
World's Fair Park 865-523-4228
525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37901
Once the site of the 1982 World's Fair, this magnificent 52-acre park includes a large variety of attractions, shops, galleries, restaurants, and the Knoxville... more info map
Zuma Fun Center 865-539-2288
400 North Peters Road, Knoxville, TN 37901
A family fun center and restaurant that offers an array or activities for the whole family including miniature golf, arcade games, go-karts, and a children's playland. ... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Armstrong-Lockett House 865-637-3163
2728 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37940
Once the centerpiece of a 600-acre working farm, this beautiful and historic home is filled with 18th century English and American furniture and art and features an... more info map
Blount Mansion 865-525-2375
200 West Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37940
The only registered National Historical Landmark in Knoxville, this magnificent mansion was home of Governor William Blount, a signer of the U.S. Constitution, and... more info map
Confederate Memorial Hall 865-522-2371
3148 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Once serving as Confederate General James Longstreet's headquarters during the "Siege of Knoxville" in 1863, this grand Antebellum mansion is now the home of the United... more info map
Crescent Bend, the Armstrong-Lockett House 865-637-3163
2728 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Once the centerpiece of a working 600-acre farm, this exquisite historic home is filled with 18th century antique furniture, a collection of English silver from circa... more info map
James White's Fort 865-525-6514
205 East Hill Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
Located in Downtown Knoxville
James White, the founder of Knoxville, came to the future site of Knoxville in the early 1780's. He built the first permanent structure, his two-story log cabin, in... more info map
Mabry-Hazen House 865-522-8661
1711 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
Once serving as the headquarters for Union and Confederate troops, this elegant contains many original family pieces and artifacts, as well as antique furnishings,... more info map
Marble Springs Historic Farmstead 865-573-5508
1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920
The former home of John Sevier, Tennessee's first Governor, is located on this historic farmstead that also includes a loom house, tavern, smokehouse, and... more info map
Ramsey House Plantation 865-546-0745
2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Georgian style house built of local limestone and marble was designed by an English architect and was the first... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Alex Haley Statue
1600 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
Haley Heritage Square
Magnificent 13-foot bronze statue that honors Pulitzer Prize winner Alex Haley, the author of "Roots", who made Knoxville his home. more info map
Candy Factory and Victorian Houses 865-552-2049
1060 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37901
One of the finest chocolate factories in the South, this historic candy factory building offers visitors a chance to see the chocolatiers making over 100 candies that... more info map
Old Gray Cemetery 865-522-1424
543 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37901
The first cemetery to follow the garden movement design, this Victorian cemetery features excellent examples of Victorian art and architecture and allows visitors to... more info map
War Dog Memorial 865-974-5869
2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37901
In Front of the University of Tennessee
An exact replica of the official memorial in Guam, this monument features a noble Doberman pinscher that commemorates hundreds of heroic war dogs that served during... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Art Market, The 865-525-5265
422 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
The Art Market Gallery is a cooperative of East Tennessee artists dedicated to providing a vibrant marketplace for original art and fine crafts. more info map
Beck Cultural Center 423-524-8461
1927 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915
A Few Blocks from Downtown Knoxville
One of the oldest museums and historical reservoirs of African-American heritage and achievement in the Southeastern United States, this museum depicts the history of... more info map
East Tennessee Historical Society Museum 865-215-8830
600 Market Street, Knoxville, TN 37901
Established in 1834, this historical society maintains a museum that highlights two centuries of Tennessee culture through its numerous artifacts and exhibits that... more info map
East Tennessee History Center 865-215-8830
601 South Gay Street , Knoxville, TN 37940
Established in 1834, this regional history museum depicts the stories and events of the area through numerous exhibits, publications, and heritage programs. A premier... more info map
Estes Kefauver Collection 865-974-4480
1401 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37901
Hoskins Library, UT Campus
The largest manuscript set in the University of Tennessee Collection, this collection of late Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver features over 59,000 pounds of papers,... more info map
Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture 865-974-3200
1715 Volunteer Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37901
University of Tennessee Campus
The works of contemporary artists and architects are featured at this gallery that features approximately 3,000 objects in its permanent collection in all styles of... more info map
Farragut Folklife Museum 865-966-7057
11408 Municipal Center Drive, Knoxville, TN 37940
A remarkable collection of artifacts from East Tennessee is housed at this museum that showcases the extensive collection of personal belongings of Admiral David Glasgow... more info map
Frank H. McClung Museum 865-974-2144
1327 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996
On the University of Tennessee Campus
A General-interest museum that contains numerous exhibits that focus on the archaeology and native peoples of Tennessee, as well as local and natural history, ancient... more info map
Joseph B. Wolffe Collection 865-974-0967
1914 Andy Holt Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37901
A magnificent collection of over 100 sculptures by R. Tait McKenzie, internationally recognized as "the sculptor of Athletes", that includes portrait medallions and... more info map
Knoxville Museum of Art 865-525-6101
1050 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916
Accredited by the American Association of Museums, this 53,000 square foot museum was designed by noted museum architect Edward Larrabee Barnes and features five... more info map
Museum of Appalachia 865-494-7680
Exit 122 off I-75 near Norris
Nestled on 65 beautifully landscaped acres, this museum complex is "the most authentic and complete replica of pioneer Appalachian life in the world" and features dozens... more info map
University of Tennessee Football Hall of Fame 865-974-5789
1704 Johnny Majors Drive, Knoxville, TN 37901
Neyland Thompson Sports Center, UT Campus
Celebrate over 100 years of University of Tennessee Sports history at this museum that stands as a tribute to the student athletes that help shape the Volunteer Football... more info map
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 865-633-9000
700 Hall of Fame Drive, Knoxville, TN 37915
This 32,000 square foot Interactive hall of fame museum "honors the past, celebrates the present, and promotes the future" of women's basketball through numerous... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Adair Park 865-215-2346
1807 Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN 37901
Lovely 17 acre park that features a small pond, a gazebo, numerous picnic tables, a large children's playground, paved hiking and biking trails, and four shelters. more info map
Beverly Park 865-215-2346
320 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918
North Knoxville
Located on what was once a farm site that still includes a barn and a silo, this beautiful 90-acre park features a nine hole Junior Golf Course, almost a mile of paved... more info map
Concord Park
10901 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TNWest Knoxville
A 500-acre regional park that includes picnic shelters, volleyball, swimming, junior golf, walking trails, soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, fishing, a... more info map
House Mountain 865-215-2346
9601 Hogskin Road, Knoxville, TN 37901
East Knoxville
Beautiful views of the scenic Smoky Mountains are available at this 500-acre park that climbs 1,000 feet in elevation to Knox County's highest point and reaches 2,100... more info map
Ijams Nature Center 86-577-4717
2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37940
Located alongside the Tennessee River, this 150-acre environmental park features many wildlife viewing areas, mulched and paved trails, and a waterfront boardwalk. ... more info map
Knoxville Zoological Gardens 865-637-5331
3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive, Knoxville, TN 37940
Children and adults of all ages will discover a world of wonder at this large zoo that is home to over 800 exotic and domestic animals including two of the top black... more info
Lakeshore Park 865-584-6403
6410 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37901
West Knoxville
Nestled on 60 beautiful acres, this park features six baseball and softball fields, two soccer fields, a paved hiking and biking trail, and a children's playground. more info map
Tyson Park 865-215-2346
2351 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37916
West Knoxville
Home of the Third Creek Greenway and the Tyson Tennis Clubhouse, this popular multi-use park features 14 tennis courts, a children's sand pit with toys, eight picnic... more info map
University of Tennessee Gardens 865-525-4555
382 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN 37940
Showcasing plants that are suitable to the climate of East Tennessee, this beautiful garden contains over 1,400 varieties of herbaceous and woody landscape plants plus... more info map
Volunteer Landing 865-633-5004
956 Volunteer Landing Lane , Knoxville, TN 37915
Beautiful and scenic one mile paved riverwalk that offers something for everyone with features including a regional visitor center, three restaurants, a full service... more info map

Science & Technology

East Tennessee Discovery Center 865-594-1494
516 North Beaman Street, Knoxville, TN 37914
Chilhowee Park
Children of all ages will enjoy this exciting science center that features hands-on exhibits on natural history, world culture, and student art including easy-view... more info map

Tours & Cruises

First Capitol Carriages 865-524-1796
747 World's Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902
This white Victoria carriage has a plush dark red upholstered interior and detail that will add everlasting elegance to your special day. The limo carriage is hunter... more info map
NavCal Marine Services 865-765-3407
300 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902
Star Landing
Family friendly river sightseeing tours, water taxi, haunted history cruises, fall color cruises, spring longer distance trips, and charters. more info map
Tennessee River Company 865-525-7827
300 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN 37940
Climb aboard an authentic sternwheel riverboat and cruise along the scenic Tennessee River with this riverboat company that offers a variety of cruises including party... more info map
Three Rivers Rambler 865-524-9411
310 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN 37940
Open from April through August, visitors can enjoy a 90 minute excursion from Volunteer Landing to the Forks of the River and back while enjoying some of the most... more info map
Volunteer Princess Cruises 865-541-4556
956 Volunteer Landing Lane, Knoxville, TN 37915
The Volunteer Princess is a 100 foot luxury yacht with a capacity of 149 passengers. Both decks are climate controlled for year-round comfort and are meticulously... more info map

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