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1. Knoxville Raceway ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Lake Red Rock ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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4. Elk Rock State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Nearwood Winery & Vineyards

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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6. Grand Theater, Knoxville, Iowa

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7. Slideways

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Known famously as the “Sprint Car Capital of the World,” the city of Knoxville, Iowa offers much more than its sprint car racing at the premier Knoxville Raceway. The city is also located quite close to many opportunities for exploring the “Great Outdoors,” including Elk Rock State Park and Lake Red Rock. Knoxville even has its own winery, the Nearwood Winery and Vineyards, and a craft brewery in the Peace Tree Brewing Company. There are many things to do for people with a wide variety of interests.

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