Location: Knoxville
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During the Civil War, Knoxville's Mabry-Hazen House served as headquarters for both the Confederate and Union armies. Today you can visit the house and other historic homes in this eastern Tennessee city. Among Knoxville's other attractions are museums, a zoo and World's Fair Park, site of the 1982 World's Fair. University of Tennessee sports draw lots of fans, as does the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. To see Knoxville from the water, take a leisurely riverboat ride down the Tennessee River.
Restaurants in Knoxville
1. River Sports Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
River Sports Outfitters is an independent outdoor specialty retailer in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ed McAlister officially opened the shop over 30 years ago and has been providing local and online customers with the best in road / trail biking, road / trail running, camping / backpacking, rock climbing, and paddle sports gear since then. By focusing on core brands such as Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Arc'Teryx, Marmot, Kuhl, Osprey, Chaco, Keen and Asolo, River Sports has carved a niche as the destination of choice for outdoor enthusiasts.
2. Billy Lush Boards and Brew
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
The Billy Lush Board Shop located at 900 Volunteer Landing, Knoxville TN We offer paddle board, kayak, hydro-bike, canoe and bike rentals. We offer several group paddle sessions, and classes for beginners to advance. Fun for the whole family and rotating beers on tap at our new bar inside the shop
3. Xtreme Jetpack Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
X-Treme JetPack Adventures is the leading water sports adventure company in East Tennessee! You've seen them in the news, you've watched the videos on your Facebook feed, but now is the time to partake in the fun that is taking 2015 by storm!
4. Tennessee Boat Line
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the ambiance of the waterfront aboard the Queen Priscilla while Captain Kevin & Chief Mate Andrew provide a delightful cruise that will ensure you have a Good Time on the Tennessee River.
5. Navitat Knoxville
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5.0 based on 460 reviews
A totally unique — and totally fun! — tree-based zip line adventure park conveniently located at Ijams Nature Center near downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The Treetop Zipline Adventure Park is more than just a series of zip lines. It includes 6 adventure trails (from easy to extreme), each with 8-12 adventure elements including wobbly bridges, rope swings, and zip lines. A variety of trails are available to delight first-time trekkers (as young as 7 years old) and to challenge even the most ardent adventure seeker. The experience is offered during the day, and, for a totally unique experience, in the evening through Navitat at Night. Navitat Knoxville at Ijams Nature Center is a wonderful place for school field trips, youth groups, corporate events, couples, athletic teams and families to experience adventure and create lasting memories.
6. 865 Axe Throwing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
865 Axe Throwing is the first premier outdoor axe throwing venue in Knoxville! After 100 years of being rooted in the Knoxville community, Babelay Farms is growing once again. Our goal is to bring people back to the simple beauty of farm living and to enjoy some of the rustic country offerings from our local farm. What a better way to enjoy to begin than with the exciting sport of axe throwing!
7. Knoxville Outdoor Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Alex rides his bike every day and knows the South Knoxville trails intimately and as your primary guide, Alex will focus on a fun but safe ride for everyone involved. Rest assured any guest mountain bike guides will be equally experienced riders who can shred. Beginner or Pro - Knoxville Outdoor Tours can keep up.
8. Star of Knoxville Riverboat
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 166 reviews
The Star of Knoxville Riverboat is an authentic 325-passenger sternwheel riverboat offering sightseeing, lunch, dinner, entertainment and moonlight cruises along the Tennessee River.
9. Zoo Knoxville
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,339 reviews
Fun on the outside and serious about animals on the inside, Zoo Knoxville is committed to giving our guests an unforgettable experience.
Reviewed By fieryandfitz - Williston, United States
We visited Zoo Knoxville on the way out of town, and it was amazing!! The exhibits were well-designed with both the animals and the visitors in mind. We were able to see exhibits from many different angles and sides, and the animals seemed very content. It took us around 3 hours to tour the exhibits, but we could have spent the entire day. The walkways were wide and fairly flat (I’ve seen some reviews that said they were hilly); it made for a leisurely walk. If the walking does get too much though, there are benches at almost every exhibit and along the paths so that you can easily take a break. The food was reasonably priced and available at many different areas throughout the zoo. However, I think you can bring your own food, just remember no straws or lids though, so keep that in mind when ordering for kids. There are many different areas for children including a splash pad with cabanas for changing and drying stations that will quickly dry off wet kids, a nature park with different areas to explore, and a petting zoo area. It’s a 5+ stars in my book, and to think we almost missed out on it because it was an “on the way out of town” adventure. I’m so glad we came, and when we are ever in Knoxville we will definitely come back!
10. Willow Creek Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Mjr51750 - Greenbrier, United States
A bunch of my golf friends and I go on a fall golf outing every fall. The past 2 years we have played this course and it is awesome. The course is fairly open but yet challenging with some creeks, undulating and elevated greens. The group loves playing this course. A must course to play when in the Farragut area.
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