Ideal Location among Knoxville area Hotels near Norris Lake
Searching for Knoxville area hotels with generous accommodations and proximity to fun attractions? The Country Inn & Suites Hotel Clinton is near the intersection of I-75 and Hwy 61, close to Knoxville, Norris Lake, the Museum of Appalachia, the University of Tennessee and the East Tennessee mountains. Only 15 miles from our hotel, the Secret City Excursion Train takes visitors through the once-secret K-25 Manhattan site, where research developments were made in the Atomic Age. Whether you're in town for business or leisure, you can discover it all while staying at Country Inn & Suites.
Nearby attractions include:
American Museum of Science and Energy (15.0 miles) This unique museum features exhibits that teach visitors about the positive uses of atomic energy. Phone: +1 (865) 576-3200
Children's Museum of Oak Ridge (16.8 miles) The Children's Museum offers both children and adults unique hands-on learning and discovery opportunities through its interactive galleries. Phone: +1 (865) 482-1074
Clinton Physical Therapy Center (5.0 miles) Phone: +1 (865) 457-1649
Coal Creek Miners Trail (7.5 miles) For scenic mountain views and coal mining history, hike this discovery trail. Phone: +1 (865) 457-4542
Historic Downtown Clinton (5.0 miles) For unique stores and antique collectibles, shop downtown Clinton's antique district.
Museum of Appalachia (1.4 miles) An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Appalachia seeks to tell the significant story of Appalachian culture. Phone: +1 (865) 494-7680
Norris Dam State Park (9.8 miles) This 4,038-acre state park offers visitors many recreational opportunities including fishing, camping, and hiking. With its marina, camping areas, trails, swimming pool, recreational facility, tennis courts and on-site Lenoir Museum, Norris Dam is great for the whole family. Phone: +1 (865) 426-7461
Ritz Theater (5.0 miles) On the National Register of Historic Sites, the 1945 Ritz Theater now features movies and live performances in Clinton, TN. Phone: +1 (865) 463-0440
Secret City Scenic Excursion Train (17.0 miles) This train takes visitors through the once secret K-25 Manhattan site where research developments were made in the Atomic Age. Phone: +1 (865) 241-2140
The University of Tennessee (19.0 miles) The University of Tennessee's large campus and competitive sports draw both football fans and nearby visitors. Phone: +1 (865) 974-1000
World's Fair Park (18.0 miles) This beautiful park boasts natural waterfalls and streams and serves as a venue for many festivals, concerts and conferences. Phone: +1 (865) 215-2246
About Knoxville
Settled in 1786, Knoxville was twice the state capital - from 1796-1812 and from 1817-1819. Thanks to its location on the Tennessee River, it has served as a vital industrial port and is still the site of the Tennessee Valley Authority, which was formed in 1933. The city is also home to the University of Tennessee. Each fall, legions of orange-clad football fans cheer on the Volunteers at Neyland Stadium. As for the city itself, Knoxville offers plenty of cultural and historical attractions. Be sure to visit the Old City that surrounds Central and Jackson and the World's Fair Park, which was the site of the 1982 World's Fair. Other attractions include the Ramsey and Mabry-Hazen houses, both of which are listed on the National Historic Register. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only forty miles away.
Did you know?
GO VOLS! The Volunteers of the University of Tennessee have a huge following. The University began as Blount College in 1794 as an act of the legislature of the Southwest Territory that was meeting in the territorial capital of Knoxville. Today, the school is a campus to some 26,000 students.