Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 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.
Charles Krutch Park
Charles Krutch Park is just one of the places to see in Knoxville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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
Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
Good room and hotel
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
It’s a great location with easy parking. We loved the fresh breakfast and the easy walkability to old town Knoxville.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
10/10 stay at Tennessean Hotel in Knoxville, Tennessee! The staff was very friendly and helpful and even greeted you by name, which made the experience feel very welcoming. The establishment was clean, and the rooms were very large and spacious. I would definitely recommend this hotel, and if I’m ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Convenient location
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
poor sleep from an uncomfortable bed.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The rooms were spacious, updated and very clean. Zach at the front desk was a wonderful host for the weekend.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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 Covenant Health Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Historic Southern Railway Station 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 Knoxville Riverboat Company and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
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 Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station.
