Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Pigeon Forge: Wears Valley Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
Dried blood on the toilet seat in our room, never got cleaned after calling front desk and no shampoo in the shower.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Comfortable stay. Attentive staff.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Dee checked us in and was very informative and friendly. Parking is 25.00 per night. The lot was clean and well-lit. I felt safe.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Our corner room was huge, great for the five of us. Staff friendly, helpful. And the free breakfast buffet was excellent - well above your standard hotel buffet.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Valet parking only 👎💩
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Obsessed with this place! Great location, clean, amazing friendly staff!
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
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 East Tennessee Veterans Memorial and World's Fair Park 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 Knoxville Riverboat Company and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
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.
