| simply furnished rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. a mile off i-75, this laid-back hotel is 9 miles from both the university of tennessee and the knoxville convention exhibition center. other amenities include an indoor heated pool, a hot tub and an exercise room. parking and a hot breakfast buffet are complimentary. suites add sitting areas with pull-out sofas. upgraded rooms have in-room whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
McGhee Tyson Airport 31 min
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (20 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Muse Knoxville (20 min)
Children's science museum offering hands-on exhibits & activities, plus play spaces & a planetarium. Three Rivers Rambler (17 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. World's Fair Park (16 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. Sunsphere (15 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Blount Mansion (18 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Knoxville Museum of Art (16 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. Museum of Appalachia (17 min)
Smithsonian-affiliated museum featuring pioneer buildings & exhibits of regional history & culture. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (17 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Ijams Nature Center (22 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. Little River (30 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. Market Square (18 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (22 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. James White Fort Association (18 min) Zoo Knoxville (22 min)
Zookeepers give educational presentations about animals & families can go on camel & carousel rides. | 
