Fort Sanders Travel Guide
Knoxville
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Popular places to visit
Thompson–Boling Arena
Catch an event at Thompson–Boling Arena during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Neyland Stadium
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.
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.
Knoxville Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Knoxville Zoo home during your holiday in Knoxville? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
West Town Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at West Town Mall during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants 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.
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 Fort Sanders
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
very clean, well decorated, friendly and helpful staff. Great location for University Tours!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Hilton Knoxville
Helpful staff, clean rooms, parking garage connected to hotel. Walkable area.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West
It was dirty, there was a domestic dispute next door middle of the night, traffic was loud outside, and then barely any water pressure and zero hot water the second day of our stay. It was like camping
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable bed, husband enjoyed the breakfast.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
We had a wonderful weekend in Knoxville.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Room could have been cleaner, hair all over the bathroom. Room service breakfast was truly awful, timely, but awful. Location was great. Valet is less than desirable being attached to another hotel. The Tavern and coffee shop were severely understaffed for so many large groups/events happening. Run ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort Sanders
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.
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.
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 Tennessee Vallley of Authority, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Sevier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Volunteer Landing Park and Bijou Theater.
Happy Holler Historic District
Happy Holler Historic District might not have many top sights, but Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
