East Knoxville Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Things to do
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Knoxville Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour
Self-Guided Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Top hotels in East Knoxville
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
The room had bugs in it
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hilton Knoxville
Centrally located close to Market Square and restaurants
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
We had a blast and there was something to keep busy for the week we satyed there. The food was good and delivery to the room was nice. The trolley was nice to have as well.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Pigeon River Inn
Love to sit on balcony!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
The Resort at Governor's Crossing
The kids enjoying the pool...The room was clean and the staff was great too..Will stay there again in the near future...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Top-notch hotel. Clean and comfortable with a very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Knoxville
Parkridge
Parkridge might not have many top sights, but Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Covenant Health Park.
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.
Old Sevier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Bijou Theater and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum.
Old North Knoxville
While there might not be top attractions in Old North Knoxville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square.
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
