Highest-rated things to do in Knoxville, according to Tripadvisor
"For those who are lost, there will always be cities that feel like home," Simon Van Booy wrote in his 2011 novel "Everything Beautiful Began After," and what better way to find the cities that might feel like home than to get lost? Travel beckons, and there are many great cities to explore in the U.S. From New York to Los Angeles, Chicago to Miami, and Las Vegas to San Francisco, metro regions in the U.S. offer an incredible range of activities, attractions, and cultural monuments to enjoy.
Every city has its own unique history—stories of industry, immigration, and imagination. Plus, each city offers its own geographical specificity: San Francisco's gorgeous heights and quad-killing hills; the bustling boroughs of New York and how they wind around bodies of water; the flat desert of Las Vegas with its tremendous, wide-open sky (try stargazing at the nearby Red Rock Canyon for awe-inspiring views of the heavens).
Each city also has its own flavor. Some metros are practically a Baskin-Robbins of adventure, featuring all kinds of flavors, some of which might be complex, unfamiliar, or even new. Los Angeles, for example, can be experienced in so many ways, from its history as the motion picture and entertainment capital to its modern incarnation as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world—there are many versions of LA to visit, just as there are many iterations of San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Cities, after you scratch the surface, reveal even more treasures within—but first, you must know where to begin!
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Knoxville using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of May 31, 2024.
#30. Cherokee Caverns
- Rating: 4/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 8524 Oak Ridge Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
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#29. Blount Mansion
- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 200 West Hill Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#28. Visit Knoxville Visitors Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (148 reviews)
- Address: 301 South Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#27. Lakeshore Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 5930 Lyons View Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
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#26. Muse Knoxville
- Rating: 4/5 (91 reviews)
- Address: 516 North Beaman St. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#25. Historic Ramsey House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 2614 Thorngrove Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
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#24. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 700 Hall of Fame Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
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#23. House Mountain State Natural Area
- Rating: 4.5/5 (135 reviews)
- Address: 9601 Hogskin Road Knoxville, Tennessee
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#22. Krutch Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (90 reviews)
- Address: 504 Market St. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#21. Mabry-Hazen House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Address: 1711 Dandridge Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#20. UT Gardens
- Rating: 4.5/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 2518 Jacob Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
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#19. Bijou Theater
- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Address: 803 South Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#18. West Town Mall
- Rating: 4/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 7600 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
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#17. Old City
- Rating: 4/5 (176 reviews)
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#16. Tall Man Toys & Comics
- Rating: 5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1060 Worlds Fair Park Drive 104 Knoxville, Tennessee
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#15. Turkey Creek
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 11300 Parkside Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
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#14. McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture
- Rating: 4.5/5 (179 reviews)
- Address: 1327 Circle Park Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
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#13. Knox Whiskey Works
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 516 West Jackson Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#12. James White Fort
- Rating: 4.5/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 205 East Hill Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#11. Neyland Stadium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (312 reviews)
- Address: 1235 Phillip Fulmer Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#10. University of Tennessee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (434 reviews)
- Address: 2704 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
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#9. Knoxville Museum of Art
- Rating: 4.5/5 (356 reviews)
- Address: 1050 Worlds Fair Park Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
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#8. World's Fair Park
- Rating: 4/5 (701 reviews)
- Address: 963 World's Fair Park Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
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#7. East Tennesse Historical Society
- Rating: 5/5 (357 reviews)
- Address: 601 South Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#6. Tennessee Theatre
- Rating: 5/5 (716 reviews)
- Address: 604 South Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#5. Sunsphere Tower
- Rating: 4/5 (606 reviews)
- Address: 810 Clinch Ave. Floor 4 Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee
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#4. Clarence Brown Theatre
- Rating: 5/5 (229 reviews)
- Address: 1714 Andy Holt Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#3. Zoo Knoxville
- Rating: 4/5 (1,390 reviews)
- Address: 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
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#2. Ijams Nature Center
- Rating: 4.5/5 (871 reviews)
- Address: 2915 Island Home Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
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#1. Market Square
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,987 reviews)
- Address: Knoxville, Tennessee
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Andrea Richards, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 100 metros.
