McGhee Tyson Airport 25 min
Blount Mansion (16 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Zoo Knoxville (20 min)
Zookeepers give educational presentations about animals & families can go on camel & carousel rides. Sunsphere (13 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. World's Fair Park (14 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. UT Gardens (14 min) McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (17 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Little River (25 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. Three Rivers Rambler (13 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. James White Fort Association (16 min) Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (20 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. Lakeshore Park (12 min)
Lake & mountain views from the paths of this park with ball fields, trails, lawns & a playground. Market Square (16 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (16 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Ijams Nature Center (20 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. Knoxville Museum of Art (14 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. | 
