Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Knoxville
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Knoxville Hotel Deals
Hilton Knoxville
"Staff very nice but property is run down and needs repair and updating."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Yes the breakfast was good. Staff were all excellent. The $700 cost was steep but we got to see our grand daughter graduate. O yeah, the bartender was good even at 11 o’clock Friday night."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
"The rooms are beautiful and generous in size, especially the shower. The location is both close to campus and to Gay street. The Drawing room staff were exceptionally friendly when we stopped for a cocktail."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
"parking in the public parking is great if you leave on the weekend. The gates are open and its free."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
"Very clean, great bar and restaurant and lobby. No long elevator lines. City view rooms a little noisy from traffic. Bring earplugs"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
"Great stay! cool property, good restaurant, walkable to campus"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
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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 Covenant Health Park and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Sevier
While Old Sevier isn't home to many top sights, Knoxville Riverboat Company and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Sunsphere Tower 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.
