| set 11 miles from the university of tennessee, this casual budget hotel off 1-75, is also 12 miles from the knoxville convention center and 20 miles from knoxville zoo. upgraded rooms add microwaves, minifridges, coffeemakers and/or balconies. kids age 17 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult. the warmly decorated rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. suites provide kitchenettes. pets are welcome. there's also a fitness room, an outdoor pool and a coin-operated laundry
McGhee Tyson Airport 21 min
UT Gardens (15 min) Sir Goony's Family Fun Center (9 min)
Recreation park with whimsical, kid-oriented mini golf, go-kart track & paintball, plus parties. World's Fair Park (15 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. Little River (21 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. 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 (20 min)
Museum offering educational & interactive displays exploring energy, with a focus on nuclear power. James White Fort Association (17 min) McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (18 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (16 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Haw Ridge Park (16 min)
A riverfront park on a peninsula, with wildlife & fishing, plus hiking & biking opportunities. Blount Mansion (16 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Market Square (17 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Sunsphere (14 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Knoxville Museum of Art (15 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. Lakeshore Park (13 min)
Lake & mountain views from the paths of this park with ball fields, trails, lawns & a playground. | 
