Explore Knoxville
Food scene
Delicious pastries made from scratch daily and a coffee bar with tea. Great atmosphere for hanging out or getting work done.
62 locals recommend
Wild Love Bakehouse
1625 N Central StDelicious pastries made from scratch daily and a coffee bar with tea. Great atmosphere for hanging out or getting work done.
Food truck park that is dog and family friendly with weekly rotations. We love the fact that everyone can get what they want in one place.
36 locals recommend
Central Filling Station
900 N Central StFood truck park that is dog and family friendly with weekly rotations. We love the fact that everyone can get what they want in one place.
Roof top lounge with nearly 360 views of the city and the mountains beyond. The lounge serves drinks and you can have food delivered from CJ's Tacos. There are comfortable couches to relax while taking in the view and an outdoor pool.
14 locals recommend
Radius Rooftop Lounge
507 South Gay StreetRoof top lounge with nearly 360 views of the city and the mountains beyond. The lounge serves drinks and you can have food delivered from CJ's Tacos. There are comfortable couches to relax while taking in the view and an outdoor pool.
Neapolitan inspired pizza in a nice restaurant with friendly staff. There is plenty of outdoor seating with shade where you can bring your pup. We love to stop here with our dog after hiking at Ijams.
26 locals recommend
South Coast Pizza
1103 Sevier AveNeapolitan inspired pizza in a nice restaurant with friendly staff. There is plenty of outdoor seating with shade where you can bring your pup. We love to stop here with our dog after hiking at Ijams.
Old-school restaurant selling a large variety of bbq with exceptional service. The friendly vibe complements the chic late ’70s or early ’80s theme.
6 locals recommend
Love That BBQ
1901 Maryville PikeOld-school restaurant selling a large variety of bbq with exceptional service. The friendly vibe complements the chic late ’70s or early ’80s theme.
Featuring traditional sushi and Japanese dishes with a modern casual atmosphere. This is our go to place for Sushi in Knox.
56 locals recommend
Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville
506 S Gay StFeaturing traditional sushi and Japanese dishes with a modern casual atmosphere. This is our go to place for Sushi in Knox.
Neighborhoods
Trendy neighborhood with historic homes. Nearby there are many cafes, antique shops, breweries, restaurants and several large events. One could spend the entire day walking around this area and enjoying it.
14 locals recommend
Fourth & Gill
Trendy neighborhood with historic homes. Nearby there are many cafes, antique shops, breweries, restaurants and several large events. One could spend the entire day walking around this area and enjoying it.
Old city has many shops, places to eat and drink in one small area. Perfect for a date night just outside of downtown.
75 locals recommend
Old City
Old city has many shops, places to eat and drink in one small area. Perfect for a date night just outside of downtown.
Gay Street is a historic part of Knoxville. Here you will find stores, cafes, breweries, restaurants. You can enjoy food and drinks outside at many establishments. The Tennessee Theater, Bijou Theater, Market Square, Art Market Gallery, The Emporium, East Tennessee history center and the UT downtown gallery are some of the things to see on or near Gay Street.
16 locals recommend
South Gay Street
South Gay StreetGay Street is a historic part of Knoxville. Here you will find stores, cafes, breweries, restaurants. You can enjoy food and drinks outside at many establishments. The Tennessee Theater, Bijou Theater, Market Square, Art Market Gallery, The Emporium, East Tennessee history center and the UT downtown gallery are some of the things to see on or near Gay Street.
Sightseeing
Nature center with lots of trails and beautiful woods. A lake you can swim in (meads quarry), zip lines (navitat canopy experience) and a board walk over the Tennessee river.
273 locals recommend
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveNature center with lots of trails and beautiful woods. A lake you can swim in (meads quarry), zip lines (navitat canopy experience) and a board walk over the Tennessee river.
Market Square is a pedestrian mall with shopping and places to eat/drink, concerts and a farmers market seasonally. There are several nearby parking garages that make it a convenient stop.
Market Street
Market StreetMarket Square is a pedestrian mall with shopping and places to eat/drink, concerts and a farmers market seasonally. There are several nearby parking garages that make it a convenient stop.
Archeological and decretive arts museum with local and natural history displays. Interactive activities for children and adults.
24 locals recommend
Frank H. McClung Museum
1327 Circle ParkArcheological and decretive arts museum with local and natural history displays. Interactive activities for children and adults.
This family friendly zoo houses a couple dozen animal species, tours, safaris, animal encounters and more. The Knoxville zoo also works with other AZA accredited zoos toward conservation, research and the preservation of endangered species.
115 locals recommend
Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrThis family friendly zoo houses a couple dozen animal species, tours, safaris, animal encounters and more. The Knoxville zoo also works with other AZA accredited zoos toward conservation, research and the preservation of endangered species.
Park located in North Knox. The park sites on a ridge line with impressive views and mountain bike trails.
Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Drive
Sharps Ridge Memorial Park DrivePark located in North Knox. The park sites on a ridge line with impressive views and mountain bike trails.
Experience live events in a historic theater, built in 1928 in Knoxville's first skyscraper. There are shows, live music and the theater itself is beautiful plus located on historic Gay street.
112 locals recommend
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StExperience live events in a historic theater, built in 1928 in Knoxville's first skyscraper. There are shows, live music and the theater itself is beautiful plus located on historic Gay street.
The site of a civil war fort and battle with a view of downtown Knoxville from across the river. There is a quarry you can swim in and walking trails with plenty of trees.
13 locals recommend
Fort Dickerson Park
3000 Fort Dickerson Rd SWThe site of a civil war fort and battle with a view of downtown Knoxville from across the river. There is a quarry you can swim in and walking trails with plenty of trees.
Meant to preserve the 1963 Union Fort Higley. The park has walking trails that wind through hardwood forest with wildflowers and remnants of defensive emplacements.
High Ground Park
1000 Cherokee TrailMeant to preserve the 1963 Union Fort Higley. The park has walking trails that wind through hardwood forest with wildflowers and remnants of defensive emplacements.
Built for the 1982 worlds fair. The one of a kind sun sphere offers a stunning 360 degree view and is located in the worlds fair park. Which features urban greenery and unique architecture.
125 locals recommend
Sunsphere
810 Clinch AveBuilt for the 1982 worlds fair. The one of a kind sun sphere offers a stunning 360 degree view and is located in the worlds fair park. Which features urban greenery and unique architecture.
Regional art exhibits and traveling shows featuring modern and traditional art. Plus concerts and classis. The museum is usually free.
107 locals recommend
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrRegional art exhibits and traveling shows featuring modern and traditional art. Plus concerts and classis. The museum is usually free.