Location: Knoxville
Top Things to do in Knoxville
What to do and see in Knoxville, Tennessee (TN): The Best Nature & Parks
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.
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1. Gentle Barn
2. Harold Lambert Overlook Park
3. New Harvest Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Mrsreed0412 - Knoxville, United States
This is a great little park for families. There is a nice playground with a soft ground. A little splash pad in the Summer and a couple walking trails. It is not very big but a nice place to stop with the kiddos.
4. Northwest Sports Complex
5. Ijams Nature Center
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Sequoyah Park
7. Carl Cowan Park
8. House Mountain State Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By AdamAtherton - Knoxville, United States
Went with my family to House Mountain this morning. Read the hike was moderate and dog-friendly beforehand. Several dogs petered out before the top while we were there, I assume because of the rocky path. As far as being moderate difficulty, it depends. We are once a month day hikers in good shape and we found it very challenging, but also very enjoyable. Bring water and come early, you will earn the beautiful, far-reaching views on top. We will do it again.
9. Third Creek Greenway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By cygnetvol - Knoxville, United States
The Third Creek Greenway (5.3 miles) has expanded and continues to develop in the just west of downtown portion of the City of Knoxville. Combined with the Bearden Greenway (2.1 miles) and the Neyland Greenway (3.0 miles), it starts at Sutherland Avenue near the Sutherland Avenue Post Office and runs all the way to the Gov. Ned McWherter Park under the South Knoxville Bridge. The trail is paved and runs along Third Creek and the Tennessee River for a good portion of the journey. Different places to access the trail include, Elder's Ace Hardware (150 N. Forest Park Blvd), West High School (Tobler Ln near the Railroad), Sutherland Avenue at Cox Street (south side of Sutherland), Tyson Park (from either S. Concord Street or 2321 Kingston Pike), Volunteer Landing Park (Neyland Drive), or from Gov. Ned McWherter Riverside Landing (Riverside Drive). The trail is fairly level, even though it follows the creek and the river and has many areas of shaded travel in the heat of summer. I would recommend this for families, couples, or just individuals that like to enjoy the beauty of our city. The trail is available for either bicycling, walking, or strolling (would not recommend for cyclists looking for speed).
10. Krutch Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By TennesseePostcard - Murfreesboro, United States
I stumbled upon this while leaving Market Square and cut through it to expedite getting to the Sun Sphere. Close to the art and the history museums. Free.
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