McGhee Tyson Airport 20 min
Concord Park (11 min) Recreation area with par-3 golf course, asphalt skate park with 3 ramps & cove with sand volleyball. World's Fair Park (15 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. James White Fort Association (17 min) Sunsphere (14 min) Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (17 min) Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Blount Mansion (17 min) U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Market Square (17 min) Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Knoxville Museum of Art (15 min) Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. Little River (20 min) 60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. UT Gardens (15 min) Haw Ridge Park (15 min) A riverfront park on a peninsula, with wildlife & fishing, plus hiking & biking opportunities. Lakeshore Park (13 min) Lake & mountain views from the paths of this park with ball fields, trails, lawns & a playground. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (18 min) Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Sir Goony's Family Fun Center (8 min) Recreation park with whimsical, kid-oriented mini golf, go-kart track & paintball, plus parties. |