Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide
Knoxville
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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.
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
This is an older hotel, but well-maintained. Our 2-Queen room was very small, esp for 3 people, but fine for one night. Bathroom was small too. All staff we encountered were very pleasant and helpful. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
All perfect
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
The beds were comfortable. The blackout curtains were amazing. The room was nice but it was a little loud with hearing noises from neighboring rooms. The work out area was very well equipped and clean.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Very good stay
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
Late check out couldve have been accommodating
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The room was clean with modern design. The only downside was having a see through door for the bathroom. Aside from that, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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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 Market Square, 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.
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.
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.
Happy Holler Historic District
Happy Holler Historic District might not have many top sights, but Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
