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Market Square
Ollie #1 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 40 reviews

Market Square is newly redone with many fresh shops, restaurants, cafes, a park, fountain and pubs. It is a chill place to hang out, and is a perfect walking distance to the old... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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University of Tennessee
Ollie #2 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Over 26,000 students attend the University of Tennessee.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.6 km from city centre
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Ijams Nature Center
Ollie #3 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
80 acres of woods, meadows and trails.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  4.4 km from city centre
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East Tennessee History Center
Ollie #4 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
Clarence Brown Theatre
Ollie #5 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
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James White Fort
Ollie #6 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
The original Pioneer structure of Knoxville's founder.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Sunsphere Tower
Ollie #7 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
4 of 5 stars 15 reviews
300 foot tower built for the 1982 World's Fair.
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Putt-Putt Golf & Games
Ollie #8 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: East Tennessee's Premier Family Fun Center with Three 18 hole championship Putt-Putt golf courses, Family Game Room Arcade with Prizes, Baseball and...... more » Owner description: East Tennessee's Premier Family Fun Center with Three 18 hole championship Putt-Putt golf courses, Family Game Room Arcade with Prizes, Baseball and Softball Batting Cages, Full Service Concession with Pizza, Pretzels, Blue Bunny Ice Cream Shoppe, Nachos, Funnel Cakes, Gourmet Ice and much, much more! Voted Best Birthday Parties in Knoxville! Daily Specials everyday and Group Rates available. Let the FUN Begin! « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  22.5 km from city centre
The Fruit and Berry Patch
Ollie #9 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Farms
Confederate Memorial Hall
Ollie #10 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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Mabry Hazen House
Ollie #11 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: The Mabry-Hazen House Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on five acres atop Mabry Hill and includes the 4-acre...... more » Owner description: The Mabry-Hazen House Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on five acres atop Mabry Hill and includes the 4-acre Civil War Bethel Cemetery. This stately, elegant home of the Victorian and Civil War periods showcases one of the largest collections of original artifacts including, china, silver, crystal, and antique furnishings. Built in 1858 and housing three generations of the same family from 1858-1987, the Mabry-Hazen House served as headquarters for both the Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War. If you are visiting Knoxville, make sure to visit this historic treasure. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Frank H. McClung Museum
Ollie #12 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
A general interest museum on the University of Tennessee campus.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
East Tennessee Discovery Center
Ollie #13 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Knoxville Zoological Gardens
Ollie #14 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
3.5 of 5 stars 51 reviews
Knoxville's largest year-round attraction, Knoxville Zoo is situated on 53 acres and home to over 800 animals from around the world.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  5.8 km from city centre
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Knoxville Museum of Art
Ollie #15 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
3.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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Yee-Haw Industries
Ollie #16 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Factory tour of an old style printing press currently in use.
Attraction type  Factory Tours; Art Galleries
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
Third Creek Greenway
Ollie #17 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Parks
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Ollie #18 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: From the 10-ton, 30-foot-high basketball that sits on top of the building to the life-like animatronic figure of Senda Berenson, "the mother of...... more » Owner description: From the 10-ton, 30-foot-high basketball that sits on top of the building to the life-like animatronic figure of Senda Berenson, "the mother of women's basketball," this will not be your typical hall of fame visit. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Knoxville Convention Center
Ollie #19 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centres
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
World's Fair Park
Ollie #20 of 27 attractions in Knoxville
3.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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