Quick Summary: 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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1. Knoxville Raceway ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Knoxville Raceway | Things to Do in Knoxville, Iowa
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2. Lake Red Rock ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Lake Red Rock | Things to Do in Knoxville, Iowa
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3. National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum

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National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum | Things to Do in Knoxville, Iowa
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4. Elk Rock State Park

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Elk Rock State Park | Things to Do in Knoxville, Iowa
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5. Nearwood Winery & Vineyards

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Nearwood Winery & Vineyards | Things to Do in Knoxville, Iowa
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6. Grand Theater, Knoxville, Iowa

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Grand Theater, Knoxville, Iowa | Things to Do in Knoxville, Iowa
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7. Slideways

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