Southside Waterfront Travel Guide
Knoxville

Visit Southside Waterfront
Things to do

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend

Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Sevierville: Smoky Mountains Zipline Near Pigeon Forge
Top hotels in Southside Waterfront

Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge

Hilton Knoxville

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West

Quality Inn Kodak Sevierville

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West
"This hotel was pretty clean but I experienced multiple issues that ruined my stay. There was no parking due to multiple trucks parking horizontally across several spaces, the phone in the room did not work, the elevator was malfunctioning, and the gym closed very early (unhelpful for those with non ..."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
"The Tennessean Hotel was very accommodating. We were there to tour UT campus. It was a quick turnaround but hope to be back soon. We will definitely reserve our stay at the Tennessean moving forward. Thank you for the accommodations, clean room, but most of all the hospitality."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026
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Where to stay in Southside Waterfront

Downtown Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.

East Knoxville
East Knoxville is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum and Knoxville Zoo while in the area.

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.

Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dead Horse Lake Golf Course and Bagwell Tennis Center while in the area.

Knoxville West
If you're spending some time in Knoxville West, Turkey Creek Shopping Center and Topgolf Knoxville are top sights worth seeing.


















