Old City Travel Guide
Knoxville
Popular places to visit
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.
Neyland Stadium
Catch an event at Neyland Stadium during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Thompson–Boling Arena
Catch an event at Thompson–Boling Arena during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Knoxville Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Knoxville Zoo home during your holiday in Knoxville? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
West Town Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at West Town Mall during your trip to 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.
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 Old City
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
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
I was very disappointed the elevator was not working. It was a planned close down but did not make it known in advance .
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
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville North
Nice
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East
If traveling and need an economic place to rest your head, its perfect and right beside Crackle Barrel. No complaints for the price and dogs stay Free, bonus.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
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.
Downtown Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.
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.
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.
Happy Holler Historic District
Happy Holler Historic District might not have many top sights, but Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old North Knoxville
While there might not be top attractions in Old North Knoxville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station.
