Location: Knoxville
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During the Civil War, Knoxville's Mabry-Hazen House served as headquarters for both the Confederate and Union armies. Today you can visit the house and other historic homes in this eastern Tennessee city. Among Knoxville's other attractions are museums, a zoo and World's Fair Park, site of the 1982 World's Fair. University of Tennessee sports draw lots of fans, as does the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. To see Knoxville from the water, take a leisurely riverboat ride down the Tennessee River.
Restaurants in Knoxville
1. Knox Brew Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 207 reviews
Knox Brew Tours is exactly that, Knoxville, TN's first craft beer brewery tour. Join us for an up-close view and taste of the cities best beer. Our knowledgeable guides will take you from grain to glass as you sample between 4 beers at each stop. From beer snobs to be newbies, Knox Brew Tours truly is the beer-drinkers tour. Cheers!
2. Ijams Nature Center
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4.5 based on 841 reviews
Ijams Nature Center is a 315-acre member- and visitor-supported nonprofit organization, where people of all ages can hike, bike, paddle, climb, learn, explore, or simply enjoy nature in Knoxville, TN. The grounds and trails are open every day from 8:00am until dusk. The Visitor Center, including exhibits, gift shop, offices, and restrooms are open during regular business hours. Admission to the park is free, and we gladly accept donations. Fees for programs and special events vary. Established in 1910 by the Ijams (pronounced "EYE-ams") family for bird-watchers and nature-lovers, Ijams Nature Center has been ranked one of Knoxville's top three attractions by TripAdvisor, winning their 2016 Certificate of Excellence . Your generous support is needed to continue the ongoing legacy for generations to come!
Reviewed By 2Frequent_travelers - Knoxville, United States
I love the river walk, you can sit on the bench to soak up the views of the Tennessee river; you have many trails to walk through nature and just a short walk on the right is the Quarry. Ijams features a very cool zipline through the trees. highly recommend to anyone that just needs to get a break from the city. The quarry just down the road is great for more trails, kayaking (you can rent them, they will not allow you to launch your own), swimming and tubing.
3. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 170 reviews
The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture is a general museum with collections in anthropology, archaeology, decorative arts, local history, and natural history. We are a free museum with free parking available. Simply ask for your free 2-hour parking pass at the parking kiosk at the head of Circle Park Drive. More details and directions on the museum website.
Reviewed By MikeCutaliRealtor - Knoxville, United States
Parking can be a bit confusing, but this is a must see with kids etc! Free museum who can beat that!
4. Blount Mansion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By leidenhoven1
This is a fabulous, interesting, educational tour of the home; you'll learn a lot about the family that lived there, and a lot about the early history of Knoxville, too. It is definitely worth your time when visiting Knoxville, and the entry fee is quite reasonable. I was fortunate to have Penny, a docent, as my tour guide. She gave a great tour, readily takes questions, and know a lot about the home, the family that built the home, and its history.
5. East Tennessee Veterans Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By MRVEGAS711 - Portland, United States
A quiet place to remember the lives loss during all the American conflicts. They recognize medal of honor recepients and others whom have lost their lives. I would recommend visiting this if wandering the World's Fair Park.
6. Escape Game Knoxville
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Located in the heart of Downtown Knoxville, we are Knoxville's Escape Game Attraction!
Reviewed By alicecro - Knoxville, United States
We had a great time in the Once Upon a Time room. It was great for families. Everything was explained well to us so we were ready for the challenge. A really fun afternoon.
7. Knox County Old Gray Cemetery
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By dewaynep2016 - Elizabethtown, United States
This was a neat old cemetery. It is the final resting place of some notable area families, politicians, and war heroes. The monuments and tombstones are pieces of art in their own right. The cemetery is about 13 acres and is an easy walk to stroll through the entire thing. It buttresses up against the Knoxville National Cemetery.
8. Knoxville Botanical Garden
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3.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Crumgirl
I really enjoyed the garden today. I took about 50 photos and posted them today. I hope you will not listen to the negative reviews but will see for yourself that it is a beautiful place to walk, find beauty, and peace. I saw families having a good time and strolling their babies. The hydrangeas and Lillies were in full bloom and gorgeous! Whether you are a local, like myself, or someone out of town, please come and visit.
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