Old North Knoxville Travel Guide
Knoxville
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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.
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants 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.
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.
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
Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Old North Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
One of the elevators was out. There was an anime convention in the hotel. Despite this, the stay was nice.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
Shuttle made accommodations for super early drop off & staff was especially friendly
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff and service were terrific! Only one complaint: the food. Not to judge based on one experience, we ordered food on two separate occasions and neither lived up to expectations of finer dining we had hoped for considering the price we paid. It would ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Great staff and location.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Room needed a deep cleaning. Doritos under the bed. Food under the refrigerator old chicken wings, Cheese. Clump of hair in bathroom base of shower hasn’t been wiped down in a while. Valet temporarily lost our car keys. Very limited eating options inside the restaurant. Plenty in the area.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Hilton Knoxville Airport
It was OK. It was comfortable. We had everything we needed. The bar was good, had food. Easy in, easy out. What more is there to say?
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old North Knoxville
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
