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.
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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in East Knoxville
Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
Idk where to start there is so much to do we have stayed here twice both times for 2 nights and we still haven't done everything at the resort it's fun for everyone and we are already planning next year's stay too
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites
Motel was perfect and kids had a blast
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hilton Knoxville
One of the elevators was out. There was an anime convention in the hotel. Despite this, the stay was nice.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Resort at Governor's Crossing
Perfect spot for a family with children. The pool area kept the kids satisfied and occupied. The rooms were amazingly big. You didn’t feel on top of each other. I highly recommend.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff and service were terrific! Only one complaint: the food. Not to judge based on one experience, we ordered food on two separate occasions and neither lived up to expectations of finer dining we had hoped for considering the price we paid. It would ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
Shuttle made accommodations for super early drop off & staff was especially friendly
Reviewed on 14 Mar 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 Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park.
Old North Knoxville
While there might not be top attractions in Old North Knoxville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square.
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 Market Square, 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 Volunteer Landing Park.
