Downtown Knoxville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Sunsphere Tower
You can find out about the history of Knoxville with a visit to Sunsphere Tower. 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.
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
The staff were kind and helpful. The hotel was clean quiet, and convenient.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
It's in a nice location and great room. It felt upscale. Only problem I had with the place is the paid parking, which was a valet service costing $38.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Parking is a bit of a pain unless you valet. You park in a parking garage a block and half away.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Immaculate property! The staff is super nice! Great visit
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
We are repeat lodgers at the Crowne Plaza Knoxville. The staff was excellent and the room was very clean and comfortable. The bellman who was working at the time of our check in went out of his way to be helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Everything was perfect for our stay.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 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 Knoxville Museum of Art and World's Fair Park 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 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and Volunteer Landing Park.
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.
