Knoxville, Tennessee Hotel Near Maryville College and East Tennessee Attractions
East Tennessee is a great place for an adventure and our hotel provides you with a great starting point for exploring the region's great attractions and natural beauty. From action-packed Pigeon Forge and Dollywood theme park to pedestrian-friendly Gatlinburg and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there's always something to explore in East Tennessee. The Country Inn & Suites Knoxville Airport hotel affords easy access to fun attractions, including Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
Amble a bit and you'll find that Knoxville, TN has many treasures of its own. Stay at our hotel near University of Tennessee Medical Center and you'll have the chance to explore attractions in Knoxville, TN such as the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, the spectacular Dogwood Arts Festival (held in late April) and heritage sites Blount Mansion, Ramsey House Plantation and James White's Fort. This hotel with access to Knoxville Zoo is also located near Alcoa Tennessee Operations. The Country Inn Knoxville Airport is unique among Knoxville, Tennessee hotels in that we offer the best of both worlds. We're close to the airport, and still convenient to the numerous attractions in Knoxville, TN are just a short drive away.
The following attractions are near our hotel by the Knoxville Airport:
Alcoa Tennessee Operations Alcoa Tennessee Operations is a division of Alcoa, Inc., a major international aluminum-producing corporation. 300 S Hall Rd Alcoa, TN 37701 4 miles from hotel
Alex Haley Statue / Morningside Park Visitors can stroll around this peaceful park and may want to climb on the statue of the famous writer, Alex Haley, to have their photos taken. 1600 Dandridge Ave Knoxville, TN 37915 14.1 miles from hotel
Blount Mansion Built in the late eighteenth century before the city of Knoxville fully developed, this was the home of territory governor William Blount. (865) 525-2375 200 W Hill Ave Knoxville, TN 37902 12.8 miles from hotel
Egwani Farms Golf Course Our Knoxville, Tennessee hotel's short distance from this course is ideal for those who can't go without their tee time. (865) 970-7132 3920 S Singleton Station Rd Rockford, TN 37853 2.1 miles from hotel
Ijams Nature Center Learn more about the environment and experience beautiful Tennessee scenery while exploring 160 acres of trails, gardens and more. (865) 577-4717 2915 Island Home Ave Knoxville, TN 37920 16.9 miles from hotel
James White's Fort Don't miss visiting the home of the man who founded Knoxville -- James White. (865) 525-6514 205 E Hill Ave Knoxville, TN 37915 13.1 miles from hotel
Knoxville Museum of Art Catch one of the museum's exhibitions or view its impressive collection of (mostly postmodern) works that stays at the museum year-round. The museum also offers lectures, concerts and family fun. (865) 525-6101 1050 World's Fair Park Knoxville, TN 37916-1653 12.7 miles from hotel
Knoxville Zoo One of the most exciting attractions in Knoxville, TN, the zoo is home to 230 species (800 animals in all). Children will love "Kids Cove," an area created just for them. (865) 637-5331 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr Knoxville, TN 37914 17.5 miles from hotel
Maryville College Visit MC and discover the value of getting a liberal arts education in a great Tennessee location. (800) 597-2687 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Maryville, TN 37804 4.9 miles from hotel
Ramsey House Plantation Visit this beautiful stone home, where members of Knoxville society often flocked over a century ago. (865) 546-0745 2614 Thorngrove Pike Knoxville, TN 37914 18 miles from hotel
Star of Knoxville Climb aboard this paddlewheel boat and enjoy a black-tie dinner or family fun with the kids. (865) 525-STAR 300 Neyland Dr Knoxville, TN 37902 12.6 miles from home
University of Tennessee UT culture is an aspect of Knoxville that you won't want to miss, especially during football season at Neyland Stadium. You can also catch concerts and basketball at Thompson-Boling Arena. (865) 974-1000 University Ave Knoxville, TN 37996 11.9 miles from hotel
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Basketball fans won't want to miss seeing the hall of fame, not to mention the largest basketball in the world -- minutes from our Knoxville, Tennessee hotel's location. (865) 633-9000 700 Hall of Fame Dr Knoxville, TN 37915 13.1 miles from hotel
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?
When it comes to traveling, Knoxville couldn't be situated in a better location! Three of the America's busiest interstate highways intersect in Knoxville. One-third of the country's population is within 500 miles of Knoxville via this interstate system.
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