| surrounded by greenery, this modest hotel in a low-rise building is 24 miles from the mcghee tyson airport, 33 miles from gatlinburg and 25 miles from pigeon forge. kids stay at no charge with an adult. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary, as is continental breakfast. some have microwaves and minifridges. functional rooms feature free wi-fi and hdtvs, as well as tea and coffeemakers. suites add pull-out couches and whirlpool tubs. there's an outdoor pool and a hot tub
McGhee Tyson Airport 30 min
Ijams Nature Center (19 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. World's Fair Park (17 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. Seven Islands State Birding Park (15 min)
Vast terrain for observing numerous migratory birds & waterfowl, with biking, hiking, river fishing. Muse Knoxville (12 min)
Children's science museum offering hands-on exhibits & activities, plus play spaces & a planetarium. McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (16 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Zoo Knoxville (12 min)
Zookeepers give educational presentations about animals & families can go on camel & carousel rides. Sunsphere (16 min)
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (14 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. Knoxville Museum of Art (16 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. Historic Ramsey House (10 min)
American civil war, history, and museum James White Fort Association (15 min) Market Square (15 min)
Town plaza with stores & restaurants, plus outdoor festivals, concerts & farmer's markets. Blount Mansion (14 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. Smoky Mountain Knife Works (20 min)
Sprawling showroom for knives, guns & outdoor gear featuring taxidermy tableaux & artifact displays. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (15 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. | 
