| this straightforward low-rise hotel off i-75 is 2 miles from both sterchi hills park and the max air trampoline park amusement center. there's a garden, plus an outdoor pool. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. truck and rv parking spaces are available. down-to-earth rooms come with free wi-fi and cable tv. parking and continental breakfast are complimentary, as is coffee served during morning hours
McGhee Tyson Airport 27 min
UT Gardens (13 min) Sunsphere (10 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Blount Mansion (13 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Museum of Appalachia (18 min)
Smithsonian-affiliated museum featuring pioneer buildings & exhibits of regional history & culture. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (17 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. Zoo Knoxville (17 min)
Zookeepers give educational presentations about animals & families can go on camel & carousel rides. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (15 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. Ijams Nature Center (18 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. World's Fair Park (11 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (13 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Three Rivers Rambler (13 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. Market Square (13 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Knoxville Museum of Art (11 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. James White Fort Association (13 min) | 
