Knoxville Hotel Near Attractions and Entertainment
When visiting Knoxville, Tennessee, look no further than Country Inn & Suites for charming Knoxville accommodations, conveniently located near the area's best attractions. The city of Knoxville, TN is filled with adventure and excitement, and the Country Inn North Knoxville hotel puts you close to it all. When visiting Knoxville, Tennessee, make sure to check out the Knoxville Zoo and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, which has the world's largest basketball situated on top of the building. Planning a vacation in Knoxville to see the Tennessee Volunteers take the field? Make reservations at our hotel near University of Tennessee for easy access to the game.
Nearby Knoxville attractions include:
Knoxville Zoo Visit the Knoxville Zoo and meet the newest arrival, Baby George the Chimpanzee. 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914 7.2 miles
Knoxville Museum of Art This museum offers numerous ongoing exhibitions throughout the year. 1050 World's Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee 37916 (865) 525-6101 7.3 miles
World's Fair Park and Festival Home to the 1982 World's Fair, the natural beauty of this park is worth the short drive from our north Knoxville hotel. 525 Henley St, Knoxville, Tennessee 37916 (865)215-1158 7.4 miles
University of Tennessee Stay at the Country Inn North Knoxville hotel when you come to see the Tennessee Volunteers take to the field. Knoxville, Tennessee 37916 (865) 974-1000 7.6 miles
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame See thousands of women's basketball artifacts and participate in athletic activities at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, only a short drive from our hotel in North Knoxville, TN. 700 Hall of Fame Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917 (865) 633-9000 7.7 miles
Three Rivers Rambler Train Ride Reserve one of these historic trains for tailgating, birthday parties or just to take a day tour of Knoxville. Neyland Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 (865) 524-9411 7.8 miles
Museum of Appalachia In order to understand the true history of Knoxville, Tennessee, one must visit the Museum of Appalachia. Full of artifacts from the pioneer and frontier mountain life of the Appalachians, this museum truly depicts early American life. 2819 Andersonville Hwy, Clinton, Tennessee 37716 (865) 494-7680 9.6 miles
A day trip can easily be made from our hotel in North Knoxville, TN to the famous Dollywood Theme Park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also located only 33 miles from the Country Inn North Knoxville hotel.
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?
Each year the city hosts the Dogwood Arts Festival. More than 150 events and activities are held throughout the community and include arts, crafts, and shows. The event also hosts a display of more than eighty public and private gardens. A must see is the more than sixty miles of marked dogwood trails that can be seen by car or bus tour.