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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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Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

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Oct 24 - Oct 26

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Miami (MIA) 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

Sunrise Ridge Resort

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Oct 23 - Oct 30

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Chicago (CHI) to Knoxville (TYS)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

I chose this unit because it accommodated 6 people. Most of the hotels would make me rent 2 hotel rooms and not have a kitchen or kitchenette. The free parking, full kitchen and washer/dryer in the unit as well as the pool was great. It was close proximity to Dollywood and the strip but the neighborhoods driving on the winding roads were a little scary and not a fan of driving by a landfill drop. The unit was worn. Carpeting terribly worn and floors/baseboards dirty by washer/drier unit and showers. They did provide a good ice maker, toaster, coffee pot and some amenities to get started. Despite the peeling paint on the balcony, I enjoyed being out there watching the kids swim. Good communication was a plus. Overall I’d have to say the stay was decent for a family. Kids loved the pool to cool off in.

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

River Edge Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg

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Oct 23 - Oct 30

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Chicago (CHI) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)

Only complaint I have is that the jacuzzi suite the glass panel is on the wrong end of the tub, so you have to get into the tub, to turn on the water. And the hot and cold water were backwards. Overall the bed was great, clean room, good location.

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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Thompson–Boling Arena

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.