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Learn more about our planet's natural history at Frank H. McClung Museum, an interesting place for the whole family. It will make for a fun day out!

If you're planning to stick around a while in Fort Sanders, Frank H. McClung Museum is a fine place to kick off your sightseeing. This collection of natural objects is one of many attractions that'll keep you busy here. Sunsphere Tower, Ijams Nature Center, and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame are also waiting to be discovered nearby.

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Sunrise Ridge Resort

Sunrise Ridge Resort

3 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $894, price is now $556 per person
$556
per person
Oct 25 - Oct 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The location and views of the property were excellent. The carpet and cabinets were a little dated, but overall our stay was fantastic.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
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Price was $1,363, price is now $823 per person
$823
per person
Oct 23 - Oct 26
found 19 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Knoxville (TYS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,098 reviews)
The property was great. It felt like a decently modern cabin in the woods. The people working there are absolutely amazing. Super friendly and curteous. The location is quite easy to find, it is quite steep up the hill. Every hotel we stay I try to give a review based on 3 things. 1. Hospitality, 2. Premise and experience 3. Above and betodn beyond I would give it all a 5 star except the going above and and beyond. There was about 2 occasions where I needed little bit of help and both were failed. I needed to borrow a computer mouse for an hour, I had to check in

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Gatlinburg
Price was $835, price is now $593 per person
$593
per person
Oct 17 - Oct 19
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Houston (IAH) to Knoxville (TYS)
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Great location for adults to get away. Plenty of kid friendly options as well but mostly adult oriented.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Popular places to visit

Good place to catch a concert

Thompson–Boling Arena

Catch an event at Thompson–Boling Arena during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Thompson–Boling Arena
Views from the stadium

Neyland Stadium

Catch an event at Neyland Stadium during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Neyland Stadium
University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee

Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top college in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Tennessee
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

Ewing Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ewing Gallery during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Ewing Gallery

Best Lodging Options Near McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN
Hilton Knoxville
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
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
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

Graduate by Hilton Knoxville

4 out of 5
1706 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4 out of 5
525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3 out of 5
1109 White Ave, Knoxville, TN
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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
Entire Home 2 miles UTK, Neyland &Thompson Boiling

Entire Home 2 miles UTK, Neyland &Thompson Boiling

Knoxville
Entire Home 2 miles UTK, Neyland &Thompson Boiling
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