Knoxville Will Knock Your Socks Off
Things to eat and places to go
Historic parks, great food, and beautiful views; you’ll love your visit to Knoxville.
World’s Fair Park
World's Fair Park is the perfect place to enjoy Knoxville. The park hosted the 1982 World’s Fair and still has the structures from the celebration, you never know what festival or performance will take place on the park grounds. There’s always a place to cool off and play at The Court of Flag’s Interactive Fountain. The fountain and playground are both open year-round, and there’s also an events calendar you can check to see if you’ll catch a performance on the lawn while you’re visiting.
You can see the best view of Knoxville from the observation deck free of charge! The Sunsphere is the symbol of Knoxville; the entire structure is 266-ft high. Ride the elevator up to the 4th level Observation deck and enjoy the 360-degree view of downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River, and the Smoky Mountains.
Address: 963 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37916
Delicious Eats
Downtown Grill and Brewery is the perfect place to try out, especially if you’re visiting on a weekend. The Sunday Jazz Brunch is the perfect way to spice up your regular Sunday routine. There are local acts that come and play smooth sounds from 12:30-3:30 pm while you enjoy the top-notch brunch menu. Their Mexican-style brunch features frittatas, omelets, breakfast fajitas, and more. If you’re visiting through the week, there are daily specials from poker Mondays, Whiskey Wednesdays, and $5 green specials.
Address: 424 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
Chesapeake's bring seafood straight from the sea to your table. Their seafood is flown in fresh daily from the Eastern shore, their food and ambiance provide the perfect place to create unforgettable memories. In addition to their phenomenal menu, their full bar offers happy hour and a Bloody Mary bar during brunch hours.
Address: 600 Union Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902
Stock & Barrel promises a good time filled with the best burgers, bourbon, and beer that you can find. The locally sourced, gourmet, craft burgers paired with the upbeat atmosphere is exactly what you need while visiting Knoxville. How can you visit Tennessee and not want to try the whiskey that the world raves about? There’s a wide range of options to try however you like it…neat, on the rocks, or in the form of a delicious cocktail made with fresh ingredients. For the beer drinker, there are plenty of draft and craft beers to choose from so there are no worries, just pick one and take a sip.
Address: 35 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902