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Things to do in Knoxville
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Places to visit, things to see and activities to do, from the perspective of a life long Knoxvillian
 
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Free admission and amazing exhibits
Knoxville Museum of Art
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If you have kids, this is a must visit spot. So many educational and fun activities to choose from.
Muse Knoxville
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Beautiful place to just walk around. Admission is free. Be sure to check their website and Facebook for upcoming events and classes.
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
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Parking is $5 and admission is free. Tons of hiking trails, a ropes course, educational activities, or go for swim in Mead's Quarry.
Ijams Nature Center
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I love our zoo. I could sit all day and just watch the red pandas or gorillas. The food options here are pretty good too b
Zoo Knoxville
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Tons of local vendors selling everything from art to okra. There are usually food trucks parked nearby too.
Market Square Farmers Market
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A wide variety of food options, large outdoor area to hang out and socialize. Check their website for upcoming events.
Kern's Food Hall
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Free admission and usually not very busy. Great rainy day activity with kids (or adults)
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
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Take walk or bike ride on some of Knoxville's 112 miles of Greenway trails
Knoxville Greenways & Trails | Hiking, Biking & Running
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Be aware that bringing your own float is not permitted
Augusta Quarry Information
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If you have a kid who loves the outdoors, this is must for your to-do list
Ijams Nature Playscape | Ijams
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Great place to cool off in the summer
Meads Quarry | Knoxville, TN
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Annual festival highlighting the arts
Dogwood Arts Festival | Knoxville, TN
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A great way to kick off the Christmas season! Fully decorated trees are donated by local arts and businesses. Lots of kids crafts and all proceeds go to East TN Children's Hospital
East Tennessee Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees, Presented by Axle Logistics
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Celebrating women's athletics
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
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Honoring the women who fought for equal rights
Women's Suffrage Museum
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Short drive from Knoxville
Outdoor Recreation Clinton, TN | Always Aspire
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My favorite part is the exhibits from local artists and crafters. My fiancé's favorite part is the food
Tennessee Valley Fair
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Sit in on local radio broadcasts featuring regional musicians
East Tennessee's Own WDVX — Blue Plate Special
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