| minutes from the university of tennessee and the knoxville convention center, this straightforward hotel is 10 miles from the knoxville zoo. suites add living rooms with pull-out beds and wet bars. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some add minifridges and microwaves. casual rooms, decorated in neutral shades, have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, desks, and coffeemakers. in addition to free parking and hot breakfast (or breakfast bags to go), amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness room and coin-operated laundry facilities
McGhee Tyson Airport 26 min
Ijams Nature Center (17 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (12 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. World's Fair Park (11 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. James White Fort Association (13 min) UT Gardens (12 min) Knoxville Museum of Art (10 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. Zoo Knoxville (16 min)
Zookeepers give educational presentations about animals & families can go on camel & carousel rides. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (14 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Blount Mansion (12 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Three Rivers Rambler (12 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. Little River (24 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. Market Square (12 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Muse Knoxville (15 min)
Children's science museum offering hands-on exhibits & activities, plus play spaces & a planetarium. Sunsphere (10 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (16 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. | 
