Southside Waterfront Travel Guide
Knoxville

Visit Southside Waterfront
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
Top hotels in Southside Waterfront

Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
"Check in took 45 minutes. Then we were told to talk to someone else for a map of the place. That person was there to try and convince us to go to a timeshare presentation. When you’re already annoyed about the way check in went, that makes its all the more obnoxious. Then we were told we were in ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hilton Knoxville
"The staff was very helpful, and kind. The rooms were clean, but a little older. The ac didn't stay at temp well."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Our room was great there was no bags for the trash cans though"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville West

Drury Inn & Suites Knoxville West
"Probably the best hotel we have ever stayed at. So many extra bonuses that you dont see advertised. The beds were amazing and really comfy. Loved the indoor pool which was the main thing we wanted"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
"The property has a great location downtown, it has a huge lobby and you get a nice free breakfast in the morning. The elevators were so crowded and with all the floors we waited forever. The room photos online are a little odd. I honestly felt like they felt like a jail cell. Very creepy. But the ..."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 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.

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.

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.

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.

















