East Knoxville Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Knoxville Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Knoxville Zoo home during your holiday in Knoxville? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
Explore the great outdoors at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, a lovely green space in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Neyland Stadium
Catch an event at Neyland Stadium during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Thompson–Boling Arena
Catch an event at Thompson–Boling Arena during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
West Town Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at West Town Mall during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Top hotels in East Knoxville
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
Great one night stay!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hilton Knoxville
Everything was perfect for us
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Resort at Governor's Crossing
Great for family and kids will enjoy all the activities and both water parks.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites
Be prepared for check-in to take awhile if you book through expedia. Front desk is not trained to handle that. Our room was ready early, 1 of the few good things. We went to the water park area only to discover that at least half the water areas were closed. We went to the small rooftop pool which ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
Water park was closed and was put in the hotel across the street from the main building with everything in it.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Lovely place to stay. Staff was very helpful and polite. Room was nice and cozy, everything was clean and we had everything we needed. Would recommend and will stay again.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Knoxville
Parkridge
Parkridge might not have many top sights, but Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fourth and Gill
Though Fourth and Gill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station.
Old North Knoxville
While there might not be top attractions in Old North Knoxville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station.
Old City
Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center while you're in town.
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Sevier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and Bijou Theater.
