East Knoxville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Knoxville
Popular places to visit
Knoxville Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Knoxville Zoo home during your holiday in Knoxville? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
Explore the great outdoors at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, a lovely green space 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.
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.
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
"Great love this place friend lee people"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
The Albatross-Houseboat DT Knox
"Great area, especially if you are into outdoors activities and visiting. Right next to the outdoor center where you can rent bikes and scooters. A little farther of a walk to downtown than I wanted. But all in all still doable and a great location."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hilton Knoxville
"Acceptable place other than Starbucks being closed one of the days"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites
"My family and I have stayed there many times over the years and everyone is always great, clean rooms grounds are always clean and neat will continue to stay here"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Resort at Governor's Crossing
"Beautiful clean wonderful place"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Very nice all around!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Knoxville
Fourth and Gill
Though Fourth and Gill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station.
Old North Knoxville
While there might not be top attractions in Old North Knoxville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Covenant Health Park and Historic Southern Railway Station.
South Haven
Though South Haven may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ijams Nature Center and Knoxville Riverboat Company.
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 Knoxville Riverboat Company and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Old Sevier
While Old Sevier isn't home to many top sights, Knoxville Riverboat Company and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame are some notable places to visit nearby.
