East Tennessee History Center Tours

Travel back in time with an afternoon at East Tennessee History Center. There's plenty to unearth here, with interesting exhibits and displays to catch up on your history lessons.

This collection of historical artifacts is located in Downtown Knoxville. Once you've seen everything you can at East Tennessee History Center, check out nearby Sunsphere Tower, Ijams Nature Center, and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

Plan a trip to see East Tennessee History Center

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Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $547, price is now $332 per person
$332
per person
Jan 14 - Jan 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,122 reviews)
Best Location, new units, Indoor water park

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center

The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center

3 out of 5
Downtown Pigeon Forge
Price was $574, price is now $403 per person
$403
per person
Jan 7 - Jan 11
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Knoxville (TYS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,299 reviews)
Staff was very nice, hotel was clean and comfortable and located central to the parkway,breakfast was very nice variety and staff was always on hand,dining room clean and relaxed

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Pigeon Forge
Price was $504, price is now $356 per person
$356
per person
Mar 2 - Mar 6
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)
9/10 Wonderful! (2,374 reviews)
It was fairly clean, and easy to move around.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Popular places to visit

Great place to see a show!

Tennessee Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Tennessee Theatre during your stay in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Tennessee Theatre
Very cool alley in downtown Knoxville

Market Square

During your trip to Knoxville, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Market Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Market Square
Tennessee Vallley of Authority

Tennessee Vallley of Authority

After visiting Tennessee Vallley of Authority, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Tennessee Vallley of Authority
Visit the observation deck for a great view of Knoxville. From the city's website: The Sunsphere was constructed for the 1982 World's Fair and during that time, it served as the symbol to the Fair. It was also home to a full service restaurant and the Observation Deck, which cost $2.00 for the elevator ride up for a visit. The Sunsphere closed to the public with the Fair's end and remained vacant or underutilized for most of its post-fair life. The Sunsphere and the Tennessee Amphitheater are the only structures that remain from the 1982 World's Fair.

Sunsphere Tower

You can find out about the history of Knoxville with a trip to Sunsphere Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Sunsphere Tower
While my home town of Knoxville doesn't have the most impressive skyline the Sunsphere does add something unique to make it at least still memorable. It even made a Simpsons episode!

World's Fair Park

Enjoy a stop at World's Fair Park, an entertaining place to visit in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

World's Fair Park

Charles Krutch Park

Charles Krutch Park is just one of the places to see in Knoxville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Charles Krutch Park

Best Lodging Options Near East Tennessee History Center

Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave Knoxville TN
Hilton Knoxville
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel

4 out of 5
531 Henley Street Knoxville TN
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown

3 out of 5
530 S Gay St Knoxville TN
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4 out of 5
525 Henley St Knoxville TN
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG

3.5 out of 5
401 W Summit Hill Dr Knoxville TN
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown

4 out of 5
507 South Gay St Knoxville TN
Embassy Suites by Hilton Knoxville Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown

3 out of 5
210 West Church Avenue Knoxville TN
Courtyard by Marriott Knoxville Downtown
The Oliver Hotel

The Oliver Hotel

3.5 out of 5
407 Union Ave Knoxville TN
The Oliver Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown

2.5 out of 5
618 West Main St Knoxville TN
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
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