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Things To Do: Knoxville, TN & Surrounding Areas
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Lindsey Sawyer
These are my top recommendations for Knoxville & the surrounding areas!
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Outdoor Activities
 
Restaurants
 
Other Food & Drinks
 
Arts & Entertainment
 
Local Favorites

Outdoor Activities

These are places I’ve really enjoyed visiting o Dr & over again!
 
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There’s SO much to do here! Take your dog too because the dog park is awesome and even allows them to swim!
Concord Park
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This is such a beautiful place! Perfect for photos!
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
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Beautiful! Intermediate level hike.
Rainbow Falls Trail
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This is my top recommendation! Grab a cup of coffee & some snacks, or a picnic, and enjoy a cozy day driving the loop, looking for bears, and other wildlife. It’s fun in the rain too!!
Experience Cades Cove
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We see bears here also!
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail - Scenic Drives - Gatlinburg, TN
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This is the most scenic drive! Grab some coffee & roll the windows down!
Blue Ridge Parkway
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Restaurants

There are an endless amount of Restaurants in the area but here’s a few local spots.
 
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The food here is delicious!!
The French Market Creperie Downtown
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This is directly beside their ice cream shop so you can grab both on the same evening out!
Cruze Farm
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Amazing chicken!!
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken: Winner 2022 Best Fried Chicken
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Great country cooked food!
Seymour Grille
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Other Food & Drinks

Don’t forget to grab dessert!
 
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Such a cute spot & fresh ice cream!
Cruze Farm
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Arts & Entertainment

Time for a family’s night out!
 
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This is the nicest theater in the area and there is an arcade too!
Regal Pinnacle Movie Tickets and Showtimes
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Such a fun, family night out activity! Highly recommend!
Knoxville Smokies Schedule - Minor League Baseball
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Love this zoo! I recommend the season pass!
Zoo Knoxville
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Local Favorites

Browse for hours & find a good deal!
 
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You’ll never run out of books to look at here!
McKay's Knoxville
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