What to do in Knox County, TN

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess

NZ$61
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Sevierville: Smoky Mountains Zipline Near Pigeon Forge

Sevierville: Smoky Mountains Zipline Near Pigeon Forge

NZ$175
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Sevierville: Smoky Mountains Zipline Near Pigeon Forge
2 Mile Family Zipline Adventure Near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

2 Mile Family Zipline Adventure Near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

NZ$156
per adult
2 Mile Family Zipline Adventure Near Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
Cades Cove Guided Tour from Pigeon Forge

Cades Cove Guided Tour from Pigeon Forge

NZ$292
per adult
Cades Cove Guided Tour from Pigeon Forge
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems

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

NZ$140
per adult
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour

Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour

NZ$220
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour
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University of Tennessee

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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.
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