| the standard rooms offer coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges, plus tvs and free wifi. it's 7. 9 miles from the knoxville convention center. amenities include continental breakfast, a laundry facility and free parking with room for large vehicles. some have shared balconies. 9 miles from the knoxville expo center and 6. 6 miles from the university of tennessee. set within half a mile from i-75, this basic budget hotel is 2. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
McGhee Tyson Airport 27 min
Knoxville Museum of Art (11 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. Ijams Nature Center (17 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. Market Square (13 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Zoo Knoxville (17 min)
Zookeepers give educational presentations about animals & families can go on camel & carousel rides. James White Fort Association (13 min) Sunsphere (10 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Little River (25 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. UT Gardens (13 min) McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (15 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (13 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Three Rivers Rambler (13 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. World's Fair Park (11 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. Blount Mansion (13 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (17 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. Museum of Appalachia (16 min)
Smithsonian-affiliated museum featuring pioneer buildings & exhibits of regional history & culture. | 
