Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Market Square
During your trip to Knoxville, you can enjoy retail therapy at Market Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Tennessee Theatre
You can make plans for 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.
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.
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.
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.
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Pigeon Forge: Wears Valley Helicopter Tour
Pigeon Forge: Helicopter Tour of Gatllinburg
Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
Location is great. We enjoyed nice hilly walks and the town before having to drive another 8-10 hours! Clean room and hospitality was top-notch!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Great location and friendly staff. Rooms were beautifully decorated and atmosphere was pure luxury.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Staff was very courteous. Room walls are extremely thin and was able to hear TVs from next room and voices clearly from hall. Rooms overlooking Main Street were unfortunately subject to multiple fire truck sirens throughout the night very clearly heard. Location is great for downtown however.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Clean,friendly, great breakfast buffet …great experience
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Great location. Valet guys were super friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Shower leaked so that was noisy, room and hotel seemed like they needed an update.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Knoxville
Old City
Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center while you're in town.
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old Sevier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and Volunteer Landing Park.
Fort Sanders
Unique features of Fort Sanders include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena while you're exploring the area.
Fourth and Gill
Though Fourth and Gill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park.
