| less than 4 miles from shopping at turkey creek, this modern hotel is under 12 miles from downtown knoxville and its convention center. all rooms offer contemporary decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, free wifi, microwaves and minifridges. a cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an american restaurant, a bar and 24/7 pantry. suites add whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there is also a fitness center, pool and whirlpool. additional amenities include meeting rooms, a business center, a courtyard patio, a wine and cigar terrace, plus free parking
McGhee Tyson Airport 22 min
Sir Goony's Family Fun Center (10 min)
Recreation park with whimsical, kid-oriented mini golf, go-kart track & paintball, plus parties. Concord Park (13 min)
Recreation area with par-3 golf course, asphalt skate park with 3 ramps & cove with sand volleyball. American Museum of Science and Energy (21 min)
Museum offering educational & interactive displays exploring energy, with a focus on nuclear power. Blount Mansion (17 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Market Square (18 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. James White Fort Association (18 min) Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (17 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. World's Fair Park (16 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (19 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Lakeshore Park (14 min)
Lake & mountain views from the paths of this park with ball fields, trails, lawns & a playground. Sunsphere (15 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Haw Ridge Park (17 min)
A riverfront park on a peninsula, with wildlife & fishing, plus hiking & biking opportunities. UT Gardens (16 min) Little River (22 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. Knoxville Museum of Art (16 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. | 
