| set in an area filled with shopping plazas, this laid-back hotel is 2 miles from interstate 40/75, 4 miles from 19th-century thomas j. relaxed rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and desks, plus coffeemakers. upgraded rooms add sofabeds. parking is complimentary. breakfast is available for a fee. suites feature balconies and separate living areas. walker house and 20 miles from the knoxville zoo. other amenities include a casual bar/restaurant and a terrace with sitting areas. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also an indoor pool and an exercise room, as well as meeting space
McGhee Tyson Airport 20 min
Blount Mansion (19 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Sunsphere (17 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Market Square (20 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Little River (20 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. Haw Ridge Park (15 min)
A riverfront park on a peninsula, with wildlife & fishing, plus hiking & biking opportunities. Concord Park (11 min)
Recreation area with par-3 golf course, asphalt skate park with 3 ramps & cove with sand volleyball. Lakeshore Park (16 min)
Lake & mountain views from the paths of this park with ball fields, trails, lawns & a playground. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (19 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. James White Fort Association (19 min) Sir Goony's Family Fun Center (8 min)
Recreation park with whimsical, kid-oriented mini golf, go-kart track & paintball, plus parties. Knoxville Museum of Art (17 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (21 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. UT Gardens (17 min) World's Fair Park (18 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. American Museum of Science and Energy (19 min)
Museum offering educational & interactive displays exploring energy, with a focus on nuclear power. | 
