East Knoxville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Knoxville
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Market Square
During your trip to Knoxville, you can enjoy retail therapy at Market Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Tennessee Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Tennessee Theatre during your stay in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
World's Fair Park
Enjoy a stop at World's Fair Park, an entertaining place to visit in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Activities
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Pigeon Forge: Helicopter Tour of Gatllinburg
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Helicopter Ride in Smoky Mountain Sevierville Douglas Lake Tour
Helicopter Ride in Smoky Mountain Sevierville Great Smoky Tour
Our pick of the best East Knoxville Hotel Deals
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
Very professional and accommodating staff.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hilton Knoxville
This is an older hotel, but well-maintained. Our 2-Queen room was very small, esp for 3 people, but fine for one night. Bathroom was small too. All staff we encountered were very pleasant and helpful. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Pigeon River Inn
This is not a glamorous hotel, and the amenities are limited, however, the breakfast is serviceable and free, which is always good, the staff was very pleasant, and the room was perfectly adequate and clean with daily housekeeping, another plus. My only minor complaint was the electrical outlet in ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
The kids had a blast at the waterpark
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Best Western Plus Apple Valley Lodge Pigeon Forge
Very friendly staff. Everyone from those serving breakfast to the guys performing maintenance
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Resort at Governor's Crossing
Rooms are clean and the grounds were decorated beautiful
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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 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.
Old Sevier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Bijou Theater and Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum.
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.
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.
