Thompson–Boling Arena Tours

Photo by Nathan Mays
Photo by Nathan Mays
Photo by Summer Lee
Photo by Summer Lee
In the mood for rocking out? Wave your hands in the air and sing as loud as you can at one of the electrifying concerts or festivals regularly held at Thompson–Boling Arena.

Thompson–Boling Arena is frequently visited by travelers to Fort Sanders. But this entertainment venue shouldn't be your only stop around this part of town. Sunsphere Tower is close by and worth a look.

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River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Gatlinburg
per person
Oct 9 - Oct 12
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
There are some Pros and some Cons to this property. The location is hard to beat, not on the Parkway but less than a 3 min walk to get there. The room size was nice and the bed was comfortable. For the cost though, I expected a more updated room. The flooring had been updated….mostly. There’s 1 wall where it didn’t go all the way to the wall and was missing the quarter round that was around the rest of the room. The kitchenette was nice to have but again, felt old and outdated, along with the bathroom. The toilet felt like it was 6 inches off the ground when you go to sit down and you end up with your knees at chin level.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
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per person
Sep 20 - Sep 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DAL) to Knoxville (TYS)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,093 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

Sunrise Ridge Resort

3 out of 5
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per person
Sep 29 - Oct 4
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The room had an odd smell to it and there was a stain on bedding and the sofa bed.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Popular places to visit

Views from the stadium

Neyland Stadium

4.5/5(83 reviews)

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

4.5/5(779 reviews)

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

4/5(272 reviews)

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

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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

McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture during your travels in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

Frank H. McClung Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Frank H. McClung Museum during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

Frank H. McClung Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Thompson–Boling Arena

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
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
Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

4 out of 5
525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN
Marriott 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
Cozy *Private Home* 2Miles to UT/Neyland Stadium/Boiling Arena ...

Cozy *Private Home* 2Miles to UT/Neyland Stadium/Boiling Arena ...

Knoxville
Cozy *Private Home* 2Miles to UT/Neyland Stadium/Boiling Arena ...
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