Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Knoxville West, TN

AIRPORT - TYS. Confederate Memorial Hall, also known as the Bleak House, is a 15 room antebellum mansion that was used...

AIRPORT - TYS. Confederate Memorial Hall, also known as the Bleak House, is a 15 room antebellum mansion that was used as General Longstreet's headquarters during the Union Army's siege of the city in 1863, shortly before the war ended.

Hours: Mar - Dec Wed-Fri 1pm-4pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only

AIRPORT - TYS. The Crescent Bend mansion, also known as the Armstrong-Lockett House, is a magnificent home built in 1834...

AIRPORT - TYS. The Crescent Bend mansion, also known as the Armstrong-Lockett House, is a magnificent home built in 1834 and positioned as a centerpiece on 600 acres of rolling Tennessee land between the river and the mountains. Painstakingly restored in 1977, the interior is authentic 18th century furniture and artwork. The silver collection dates back to 1640. The Italianate gardens are a combination of terraced levels, classic fountains, and thousands of colorful blooming plants. Closed most weekend afternoons during the spring and summer for weddings so please call ahead to confirm that it is open.

Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-3pm Hours May Vary Seasonally

Payment Methods: Cash Only

AIRPORT - TYS. Knoxville was the host of the 1982 World's Fair. Decades later, the area where the fair was held is still...

AIRPORT - TYS. Knoxville was the host of the 1982 World's Fair. Decades later, the area where the fair was held is still a top draw for visitors. Attractions include The Candy Factory, a conglomeration of Victorian homes hosting arts and crafts shops, and Fort Kid, which is a playground. The world-class Knoxville Museum of Art is also located here, as is the memorable symbol of the World's Fair, the Sunsphere.

Hours: Daily 6am-Midnight

AIRPORT - TYS. This mansion, which was built in 1792 and completed in 1830, served as governor William Blount's...

AIRPORT - TYS. This mansion, which was built in 1792 and completed in 1830, served as governor William Blount's residence. Blount was the Governor of the Southwest Territory from 1790-1796, a signer of the United States Constitution, and the first United States Senator from the state of Tennessee. A Visitor's Center is located adjacent to the mansion.

Hours: Tue-Sat 9:30am-5pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , Diner's Club

AIRPORT - TYS. James White was the founder of Knoxville, and his original home from 1782, still stands. Visitors can...

AIRPORT - TYS. James White was the founder of Knoxville, and his original home from 1782, still stands. Visitors can relive the historical periods that this proud home still reflects. Period furniture, tools, and memorabilia can be viewed and touched for an authentic, hands-on approach. Closed during UT home games.

Hours: Apr - Nov Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm Dec - Mar Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only

AIRPORT - TYS. As the headquarters for both the Union and Confederate forces, this grand mansion played an important...

AIRPORT - TYS. As the headquarters for both the Union and Confederate forces, this grand mansion played an important role on both sides during the Civil War. Thousands of rare heirlooms and memorabilia that span more than 150 years of Knoxville history are inside the walls of this Italianate fortress.

Hours: Mar - Dec Wed-Fri 11am-5pm; Sat 10am-3pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only

This two-story Georgian-style home, which was built for Colonel Francis Alexander Ramsey, was the center of social,...

This two-story Georgian-style home, which was built for Colonel Francis Alexander Ramsey, was the center of social, political, and religious life in Knoxville at the turn of the 19th century. Completed in 1797, the Ramsey House was the first stone house in the region. It features 18th century architectural design and period furnishings. The site includes gardens and a museum, as well.

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun Noon-4pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Diner's Club