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Downtown Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Tennessee Theatre or Bijou Theater.

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Cedar Bluff

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Visitors highly recommend Cedar Bluff for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Dead Horse Lake Golf Course while you're in town.

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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.

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Old City

Old City is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out The Emporium Center, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

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Mechanicsville

Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Sunsphere Tower are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Parkridge

Parkridge might not have many top sights, but Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum and Knoxville Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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