Fort Sanders Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Fort Sanders
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
West Town Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at West Town Mall during your trip to Knoxville. 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 Fort Sanders Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Knoxville
"Beautiful hotel. Great location and staff very friendly. I can't wait to stay there again!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Knoxville
"Staff very nice but property is run down and needs repair and updating."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
"Yes the breakfast was good. Staff were all excellent. The $700 cost was steep but we got to see our grand daughter graduate. O yeah, the bartender was good even at 11 o’clock Friday night."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
"Staff was very nice and friendly. The hotel was super clean! Thank you 😊👍"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
"The rooms are beautiful and generous in size, especially the shower. The location is both close to campus and to Gay street. The Drawing room staff were exceptionally friendly when we stopped for a cocktail."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
"parking in the public parking is great if you leave on the weekend. The gates are open and its free."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fort Sanders
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.
Southside Waterfront
While Southside Waterfront isn't home to many top sights, Thompson–Boling Arena and Neyland Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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 Covenant Health Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
