Downtown Knoxville
Knoxville
Visit Downtown Knoxville
Popular places to visit
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.
Sunsphere Tower
You can find out about the history of Knoxville with a visit to Sunsphere Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Tennessee Vallley of Authority
After visiting Tennessee Vallley of Authority, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Self-Guided Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Top hotels in Downtown Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
Parking was easy. Staff was friendly. The staff working in morning at breakfast were very friendly and easy to chat with. Overall would highly recommend this to a friend. Would def. stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
The Hotel is in a great location! Walkable to Market square and World's fair. The Indoor heated pool is really not warm enough. No jacuzzi as well. Hayden at the reception desk was really nice and accomodating. Ms. Kat was awesome with us and the girls during our breakfast. She is a Star ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Good location and pleasant staff
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
Met all of my need. Courteous staff
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Cumberland House Knoxville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Very convenient to UT, short walk to Gay Street and Market Square. Location is very good. The staff suggested that the hotel was in the midst of a management change. The food and beverage options were subpar, yet the staff was friendly. The paper menu had a very limited variety, and the food quality ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville-Downtown
Late check out couldve have been accommodating
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Knoxville
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.
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.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fort Sanders
Unique features of Fort Sanders include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena while you're exploring the area.
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.
Happy Holler Historic District
Happy Holler Historic District might not have many top sights, but Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
