| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in a building dating from the 1982 worlds fair, this polished, modern hotel is a 7-minute walk from restaurants and shops in market square, 1 mile from interstate 40 and 37 miles from great smoky mountains national park. there's an elegant restaurant/bar with an old-world vibe, plus an indoor pool and a gym. the unfussy rooms provide flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, in addition to coffeemakers, minifridges and pillow-top mattresses. suites add sofabeds; 1-bedroom suites have separate living rooms. room service is available 24 hours. some offer city views. an upgraded suite features a fireplace, a piano and butler service
McGhee Tyson Airport 20 min
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (9 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. Little River (18 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. Knoxville Museum of Art (4 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. Blount Mansion (13 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Sunsphere (1 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. James White Fort Association (15 min) UT Gardens (5 min) 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 (11 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. World's Fair Park (2 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum (8 min)
Regional history is preserved in permanent & visiting exhibits of artifacts, art & Civil War items. Zoo Knoxville (9 min)
Zookeepers give educational presentations about animals & families can go on camel & carousel rides. Market Square (9 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Three Rivers Rambler (7 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (5 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. | 
