East Knoxville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



Visit East Knoxville
Stay near popular East Knoxville attractions
Activities

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Knoxville's Perfect Blend

An Epic Bar Crawl in Knoxville: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City
Our pick of the best East Knoxville Hotel Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East

Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites
"The watetpark was amazing!!"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Hilton Knoxville

Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
"Great overall stay"
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

The Resort at Governor's Crossing
"Great stay! They had several items you could purchase and we needed laundry detergent and it was the only thing they were out of, other than that we had a very nice stay with kind staff."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"This property was great. The staff was so friendly."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Our guide on where to stay in East Knoxville

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 Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.

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.

Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Dead Horse Lake Golf Course and Bagwell Tennis Center while in the area.

Knoxville West
If you're spending some time in Knoxville West, Turkey Creek Shopping Center and Topgolf Knoxville are top sights worth seeing.

Bearden
While visiting Bearden, you might make a stop by sights like Bearden Antique Mall and West Town Mall.


















