My Knoxville, Tennessee travel recommendations, including where I ate and drank, things to do, and where to stay. Plan a weekend of local restaurants, rooftop drinks, coffee, downtown strolls, the Sunsphere, World’s Fair Park, Fort Dickerson Quarry a...
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Where to Eat & Drink
Potchke Deli was one of my Knoxville food stops! Add this local deli to your Knoxville, Tennessee itinerary when exploring where to eat around downtown. I travel as a vegetarian, so check the current menu for options that fit your dietary preferences...
Potchke Deli
Five Thirty Lounge is my Knoxville rooftop lounge recommendation! Add it to your downtown Knoxville itinerary for drinks with a view and an evening out after exploring the city. This was one of my food and drink stops during my trip.
Five Thirty Lounge
Angry Dumplings Tea was another stop on my Knoxville food itinerary. Save it for a casual food and tea break while exploring Knoxville, Tennessee. As a vegetarian traveler, I recommend confirming the current dumpling fillings and sauces when ordering...
Angry Dumplings Tea
CommonPlace Coffee + Community was my coffee stop in Knoxville! Work a local café break into your Tennessee travel itinerary between sightseeing and exploring the city. Save this recommendation if you enjoy discovering independent coffee shops when y...
CommonPlace Coffee + Community
Things to Do
The Sunsphere belongs on your Knoxville things-to-do list! I recommend seeing this distinctive golden landmark while exploring World’s Fair Park. It is an iconic photo stop for a Knoxville, Tennessee trip; check current observation-deck hours and tic...
Sunsphere
Strolling through World’s Fair Park is one of my Knoxville recommendations. Pair this downtown green-space stop with the Sunsphere for an easy sightseeing outing and photos during your Knoxville, Tennessee visit.
World's Fair Park
Fort Dickerson Quarry is the quarry I visited in Knoxville! Add it to your Knoxville travel itinerary for a scenic outdoor stop and a change of pace from downtown. This is my personal quarry recommendation from the trip.
Fort Dickerson Quarry
Knoxville Museum of Art made my Knoxville recommendations—and admission was free! It is a great cultural stop to include while exploring the city, especially alongside nearby World’s Fair Park and the Sunsphere. Check the museum’s current hours and e...
Knoxville Museum of Art
Take time to stroll through Downtown Knoxville! Exploring the streets and stopping at local restaurants, coffee shops and bars was part of my Knoxville trip. I recommend leaving room in your itinerary to wander and enjoy the city between planned acti...
Downtown Knoxville
Gay Street is one of my recommendations for a downtown Knoxville stroll. Include this city street in your walking itinerary to enjoy the downtown atmosphere and explore nearby local stops. Pair it with your restaurant and coffee breaks while visiting...
Gay Street
Where to Stay
The Drop Inn Knox is my recommendation for where to stay in Knoxville, Tennessee! I stayed here during my Knoxville trip and included it in my personal travel guide. Visit the official website to explore the accommodation and check availability for y...