| upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas. there's also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, plus a convenience store. freebies include a hot breakfast buffet and parking. off i-75/i-40, this relaxed, modern hotel is 6 miles from the sunsphere and 7 miles from the market square in downtown knoxville. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. warmly decorated rooms come with free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges
McGhee Tyson Airport 23 min
Sunsphere (9 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Zoo Knoxville (16 min)
Zookeepers give educational presentations about animals & families can go on camel & carousel rides. World's Fair Park (10 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. James White Fort Association (12 min) Ijams Nature Center (16 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. Knoxville Museum of Art (10 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. 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. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (13 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Three Rivers Rambler (9 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. UT Gardens (10 min) Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (11 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Blount Mansion (11 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (16 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. Lakeshore Park (7 min)
Lake & mountain views from the paths of this park with ball fields, trails, lawns & a playground. | 
