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1. World's Fair Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
World's Fair Park
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2. East Tennessee History Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
East Tennessee History Center
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3. Tennessee Theatre

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Tennessee Theatre
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4. Ijams Nature Center

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Ijams Nature Center
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5. Blount Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples

6. Knoxville Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Knoxville Zoo
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7. Knoxville Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
Knoxville Museum of Art
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8. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture

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McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
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9. Clarence Brown Theatre

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Clarence Brown Theatre
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10. Market Square Farmers' Market

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Market Square Farmers' Market
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11. Knoxville Food Tours

Tours in the Area
Knoxville Food Tours
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12. Bijou Theater

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Bijou Theater
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13. The Muse Knoxville

The Muse Knoxville
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14. Old City, Knoxville, Tennessee

Old City, Knoxville, Tennessee
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15. Mabry-Hazen House

16. Thompson - Boling Arena

Thompson - Boling Arena
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17. James White Fort

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
James White Fort
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18. Neyland Stadium

Neyland Stadium
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19. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
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20. Historic Ramsey House

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
Historic Ramsey House
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21. Oliver Royale

22. Knoxville Children's Theater

Category: Kids & Family Fun
Knoxville Children's Theater
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23. Lakeshore Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
Lakeshore Park
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24. The UT Gardens

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The UT Gardens
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25. The French Market Creperie

Category: Shopping & Stuff
The French Market Creperie
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Snuggled between the Great Smoky Mountains and the mighty Tennessee River, Knoxville is a modern, exciting city, famous as the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains.
  • The city is home to the East Tennessee History Center, World's Fair Park, Tennessee Theatre, Ijams Nature Center, Blount Mansion and many other great attractions.

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Knoxville Events:
- Dogwood Arts Festival - April 25-27, 2025
- Big Ears Festival - March 27-30, 2025
- Christmas in the City

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