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In and Around Knoxville

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On your way to or from Florida and heading up I-75?  You'll drive right through Knoxville, TN.  Stop for a bite and see the place!
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Food & Drink

 
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The staff there is amazing and friendly. They make delicious coffee. Try the Salty Pirate! Lots of experimental recipes. And the decor is incredible.
Sunago Coffee
 
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I mean- it's cheese.  And more cheese.  How could you not like it?
Euphoric Cheese Shop
 
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Great atmosphere.  Great wine.  Great food.  And cheese!!!
Sparrow Wine Bar
 
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Their pad thai is to dye for!
Tuk Tuk Thai Fusion
 
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Excellent pizza and garlic knots.  Damn good Moscow Mule too!
Jaboni's Pizzeria Kingston Pike
 
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One of those dives with great food.
Chez Guevara Restaurant
 
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Incredible tacos and margs!!
Condado Tacos
 
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Great dive food!  Try the Grumpy Chicken Sandwich!
Buffalo Mountain Grille | Oak Ridge TN

Things to Do

 
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This is a great place to spend a day or an evening strolling around, shopping, listening to buskers, and eating!
Market Square
 
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About 40 minutes from Knoxville is Anakeesta.  Very fun family adventure in the treetops!
Anakeesta
 
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45 Minutes from Knoxville, The Island is a whole family destination with rides, restaurants, and experiences.  Oh, and moonshine!
The Island in Pigeon Forge
 
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This zoo has grown so much over the years.  It's a great experience.  Don't miss the red pandas!
Zoo Knoxville
 
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Ride the rails from downtown to the TN river!  At Christmas they have ‘Story Rides’ for kids.
Three Rivers Rambler
 
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Secret City's science museum is so cool!!! Take the kids!
American Museum of Science and Energy
 
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This is a great place for a group!  Bowling, arcade games, and a bar!
Main Event Knoxville
 
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Hiking, summer camps, events.  Such a cool place to spend the day!
Ijams Nature Center
 
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Not as easy as you think!  Lots of cool rooms to unpuzzle!
Breakout Games
 
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Having a bad day?  Go throw some axes!  A great way to release some energy!
Craft Axe Throwing - West Knoxville
 
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Go sports!  This place is pretty cool and we love our Lady Vols!!!
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
 
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This place is insanely cool.  For little kids and grown up kids.
Wilderness at the Smokies

Bookstores

 
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The cutest little indy bookstore!  I love spending time here!
Fable Hollow Bookshoppe
 
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This isn't just a bookstore.  This is an experience!!  All kinds of media! Video games, movies, board games, cds, vinyl, puzzles, and musical instruments.  I can spend a whole day there!
McKay's Knoxville
 
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I love B&N because the people are so helpful and it always smells so good!
Kingston Pike, TN - Knoxville
 
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I love every indy bookstore.  Each one is its own experience! This one does not disappoint!
Union Ave Books