Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
World's Fair Park
Enjoy a stop at World's Fair Park, an entertaining place to visit in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Tennessee Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Tennessee Theatre during your stay in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Market Square
During your trip to Knoxville, you can enjoy retail therapy at Market Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Sunsphere Tower
You can find out about the history of Knoxville with a visit to Sunsphere Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Tennessee Vallley of Authority
After visiting Tennessee Vallley of Authority, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Self-Guided Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
I loved the location. Made walking everywhere easy. The rooms were also spacious and bed was comfy. Liked having a restaurant and a Starbucks in the hotel.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Excellent room with a city view. Perfect location for exploring Gay Street, Market Square, and the old city. Loved everything about this hotel.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
all great! great reception and bedroom.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Helpful staff. Beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Great location! Hotel staff was excellent! I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
Nathaniel was the nicest person, super helpful and wonderful to work with.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Knoxville
Old City
Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center while you're in town.
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Tennessee Vallley of Authority, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but Knoxville Museum of Art and World's Fair Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old Sevier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and Bijou Theater.
Fort Sanders
Unique features of Fort Sanders include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena while you're exploring the area.
Fourth and Gill
Though Fourth and Gill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Historic Southern Railway Station and Tennessee Vallley of Authority.
