Downtown Knoxville
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Popular places to visit
Tennessee Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Tennessee Theatre during your stay in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Market Square
During your trip to Knoxville, you can enjoy retail therapy at Market Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
World's Fair Park
Enjoy a stop at World's Fair Park, an entertaining place to visit in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Tennessee Vallley of Authority
After visiting Tennessee Vallley of Authority, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Charles Krutch Park
Charles Krutch Park is just one of the places to see in Knoxville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour
Pigeon Forge: Wears Valley Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
Good location. Walkable to most areas. Good, secure parking. Rooms are clean, but in desperate need of updating
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Awesome place. The shuttle was very convenient and fun. Cozy bar to hang out. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Clean room. Friendly staff and great hotel!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
The staff was amazing! Tony in the bar was great! Made me drinks until I couldn’t walk to my room. The only negative things or issue I would say is they don’t have a complimentary breakfast and for $300 a night- they should feed you breakfast. Also, they wouldn’t valet our truck which is ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Room cleaning was odd. They made one bed but not the other and didn’t clean the sink or the tub but changed the towels.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
The hotel was very clean and the staff friendly and helpful. Check in and check out was super easy. Loved that I could check out on their app! The only reason I gave 4/5 stars were because the beds and pillows kind of sucked. It was hard to get comfortable
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Knoxville
Old City
Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center while you're in town.
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old Sevier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Knoxville Riverboat Company and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Fort Sanders
Unique features of Fort Sanders include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena while you're exploring the area.
Fourth and Gill
Though Fourth and Gill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park.
