| set in a residential neighborhood, this functional all-suite budget hotel is 4 miles from mcghee tyson airport, and 11 miles from the shops and museums of downtown knoxville. there's also a 24/7 coin-operated laundry. kids stay at no charge with an adult. some have pull-out sofas. pets are welcome. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. the straightforward suites feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, dining areas and kitchens
McGhee Tyson Airport 8 min
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture (16 min)
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history. Knoxville Museum of Art (15 min)
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility. Little River (8 min)
60-mi. river running through forested terrain, with waterfalls, picnic areas & fishing spots. Blount Mansion (17 min)
U.S. Constitution signee William Blount's regal mansion features tours & event space for rent. World's Fair Park (15 min)
Site of 1982 World's Fair, with an amphitheater, events & a sunsphere tower with observation deck. 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. Zoo Knoxville (21 min)
Zookeepers give educational presentations about animals & families can go on camel & carousel rides. James White Fort Association (17 min) UT Gardens (12 min) Three Rivers Rambler (12 min)
Scenic steam-train rides along the Tennessee River ending at a busy depot with shops & eateries. Ijams Nature Center (21 min)
Wetlands & rock formations fill urban nature park with 10 miles of trails plus bike & canoe rental. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (21 min)
47-acres of gardens, trees & lawns amid walking paths, old walls & stone buildings. Free entry. Lakeshore Park (19 min)
Lake & mountain views from the paths of this park with ball fields, trails, lawns & a playground. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame (16 min)
Museum commemorating women in basketball at all levels with exhibits, memorabilia & a gift shop. | 
