18 Fun Things to Do in Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, Tennessee, the third-largest city after Nashville and Memphis, retains a small-town charm. Its historic attractions, museums, theaters, parks, and shopping are popular draws, with many conveniently located nearby.

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Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum

#18 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

2743 Wimpole Ave.
Less than 1 hour
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$20 for adults; $10 for kids
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Neyland Stadium

#17 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

1235 Phillip Fulmer Way
1 to 2 hours
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$10 for adults; $5 for kids
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Blount Mansion

#16 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

200 W. Hill Ave.
1 to 2 hours
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Ticket prices vary by show
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Tennessee Theatre

#15 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

604 S Gay St.
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

#14 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

1327 Circle Park Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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UT Gardens, Knoxville

#13 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

2518 Jacob Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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$10 for adults; $5 for kids 5-17
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James White's Fort

#12 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

205 East Hill Ave.
1 to 2 hours
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Muse Knoxville

#11 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

516 North Beaman St.
1 to 2 hours
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$7.95 for adults; $5.95 for kids 6-15
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

#10 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

700 Hall of Fame Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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$10 for adults; $5 for kids
sunsphere

Sunsphere

#9 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

810 Clinch Ave.
Less than 1 hour
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From $54.95
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Navitat Knoxville

#8 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

2915 Island Home Ave.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Gay Street

#7 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

Gay Street
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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Old City

#6 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

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1 to 2 hours
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Free
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Knoxville Museum of Art

#5 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

1050 World's Fair Park Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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Free
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World's Fair Park

#4 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

963 World’s Fair Park Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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Adults from $26.95; kids from $21.95
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Zoo Knoxville

#3 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr.
1 to 2 hours
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Free; $5 for parking
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Ijams Nature Center

#2 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

2915 Island Home Ave.
2 hours to Half Day
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Free
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Knoxville's Market Square

#1 in Best Things To Do in Knoxville

Market Square
1 to 2 hours
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