| there's also an outdoor pool, a terrace and coin-operated laundry facilities. children age 17 and under stay with an adult at no extra charge. parking is available. suites add sofabeds and whirlpool tubs. breakfast is complimentary. accessed via exterior corridors, the straightforward rooms offer free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. off the i-75 and surrounded by casual eateries, this relaxed hotel is 8 miles from the museums and theaters in downtown knoxville, and 9 miles from the university of tennessee, knoxville
McGhee Tyson Airport 29 min
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (17 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (15 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. World's Fair Park (14 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. Three Rivers Rambler (15 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (19 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. James White Fort Association (15 min) Zoo Knoxville (19 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. Market Square (15 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Museum of Appalachia (17 min)
Smithsonian-affiliated museum featuring pioneer buildings & exhibits of regional history & culture. Blount Mansion (15 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Knoxville Museum of Art (13 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. Little River (27 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. Ijams Nature Center (20 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. Muse Knoxville (18 min)
Children's science museum offering hands-on exhibits & activities, plus play spaces & a planetarium. | 
