East Knoxville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

University of Tennessee

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.

University of Tennessee
Neyland Stadium

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.

Neyland Stadium
Thompson–Boling Arena

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.

Thompson–Boling Arena
Market Square

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.

Market Square
Tennessee Theatre

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.

Tennessee Theatre
World's Fair Park

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.

World's Fair Park

Activities

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

AU$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

AU$121
per adult
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Our guides will tell stories that will make you want to know more about Knoxville's haunted past.

Knoxville Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour

AU$48
per adult
Knoxville Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
The Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure in Smoky Mountains

The Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure in Smoky Mountains

AU$286
per adult
The Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure in Smoky Mountains
Pigeon Forge: Helicopter Tour of Gatllinburg

Pigeon Forge: Helicopter Tour of Gatllinburg

AU$286
per adult
Pigeon Forge: Helicopter Tour of Gatllinburg
Helicopter Ride in Smoky Mountain Sevierville Great Smoky Tour

Helicopter Ride in Smoky Mountain Sevierville Great Smoky Tour

AU$484
per adult
Helicopter Ride in Smoky Mountain Sevierville Great Smoky Tour
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Our pick of the best East Knoxville Hotel Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

3 out of 5
5423 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN
The price is AU$99 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$99
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.6/10 (1,054 reviews)
Clean and Quiet
"Room was very clean, check in staff was very friendly and helpful, plenty of parking. Great quality for the price we paid."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN
The price is AU$253 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$253
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,621 reviews)
"Close to UT campus."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hilton Knoxville
Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge

Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge

3.5 out of 5
190 Gists Creek Road, Sevierville, TN
The price is AU$242 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$242
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star golf resort in Sevierville. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,911 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
The Resort at Governor's Crossing

The Resort at Governor's Crossing

3.5 out of 5
225 Collier Drive, Sevierville, TN
The price is AU$403 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$403
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Sevierville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,665 reviews)
"Held our granddaughter's birthday party there. We were looking forward to playing in the various water features but the lazy river and splash pad were not working. Clothes dryer did not work. Checking out did not go smoothly even though instructions given on the TV were followed. Facility was clean; ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

The Resort at Governor's Crossing
Pigeon River Inn

Pigeon River Inn

2.5 out of 5
1931 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is AU$139 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
AU$139
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,184 reviews)
AWSOME PLACE
"This place is always good. Friendly staff, clean rooms."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Pigeon River Inn
Best Western Plus Apple Valley Lodge Pigeon Forge

Best Western Plus Apple Valley Lodge Pigeon Forge

2.5 out of 5
1949 Parkway, Apple Valley, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is AU$125 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$125
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
Good Place to Stay
"So overall, what’s important the room was really clean. There was an area that had been patched that they didn’t paint the best and a light missing in the room, but everything was clean. Right outside our room the wall was pretty messy and kinda looked gross. I was afraid that it would transfer over ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Apple Valley Lodge Pigeon Forge
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Other neighbourhoods around East Knoxville

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Parkridge

Parkridge might not have many top sights, but Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Parkridge
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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.

Fourth and Gill
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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.

Old City
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Old Sevier

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Bijou Theater and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum.

Old Sevier
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Old North Knoxville

While there might not be top attractions in Old North Knoxville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square.

Old North Knoxville
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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.

Emory Place

East Knoxville Travel Guide

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