| informal rooms feature complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. pets are welcome for a fee. less than a mile from interstates 40 and 75, this low-key hotel is 5 miles from the university of tennessee and 6 miles from downtown. studios add wet bars and pull-out sofas. there's also a 24/7 coin-operated laundry, a convenience store and a business center, as well as an indoor pool and a gym. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. freebies include parking and a hot breakfast buffet
McGhee Tyson Airport 24 min
UT Gardens (10 min) McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (13 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (16 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. Lakeshore Park (5 min)
Lake & mountain views from the paths of this park with ball fields, trails, lawns & a playground. 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. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (12 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Ijams Nature Center (17 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. James White Fort Association (12 min) Sunsphere (10 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Little River (22 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. World's Fair Park (11 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. Blount Mansion (12 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Three Rivers Rambler (10 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. | 
