East Knoxville Travel Guide

Knoxville

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Knoxville Zoo

8.6/10 (604 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Rp625.065
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket

Rp177.697
per adult
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Admission Ticket
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Rp428.616
per adult
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours
Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Rp219.844
per adult
Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend

Rp219.844
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours

Rp571.488
per adult
Knoxville After Dark Ghost Tours
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Top hotels in East Knoxville

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

3 out of 5
5423 Asheville Hwy Knoxville TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp992.456 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp992.456
Rp1.173.523 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave Knoxville TN
The price is Rp1.999.641 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp1.999.641
Rp2.364.576 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Hilton Knoxville
Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites

Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites

4 out of 5
1424 Old Knoxville Highway Sevierville TN
The price is Rp3.035.747 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp3.035.747
Rp4.112.808 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Sevierville. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 7 restaurants. Popular attractions Wilderness at the Smokies and Titanic Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (443 reviews)
"Rooms are dirty, hallways with piles of dirty towels on floor. Staff seem blind to the lack of cleanliness"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites
The Resort at Governor's Crossing

The Resort at Governor's Crossing

3.5 out of 5
225 Collier Drive Sevierville TN
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Sevierville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
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The Resort at Governor's Crossing
Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge

Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge

3.5 out of 5
190 Gists Creek Road Sevierville TN
The price is Rp2.496.857 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.496.857
Rp3.505.120 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Sevierville. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,967 reviews)
"Our experience began with difficulty finding available parking upon arrival. Once inside, the check-in process was extremely slow, with only two employees working the front desk. The wait to check in was approximately 45 minutes. Unfortunately, communication at the front desk was challenging due ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
Pigeon River Inn

Pigeon River Inn

2.5 out of 5
1931 Parkway Pigeon Forge TN
The price is Rp892.435 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp892.435
Rp1.034.620 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Pigeon River Inn
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Where to stay in East Knoxville

Find the best East Knoxville areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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Cedar Bluff

Cedar Bluff is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dead Horse Lake Golf Course and Bagwell Tennis Center while in the area.

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Knoxville West

If you're spending some time in Knoxville West, Turkey Creek Shopping Center and Regal Pinnacle are top sights worth seeing.

Bearden

While visiting Bearden, you might make a stop by sights like Bearden Antique Mall and West Town Mall.

East Knoxville Travel Guide