Outside recreation is BIG in Knoxville with more visitors enjoying the outdoors in every season than ever before. Bicycling in all its forms is a major attraction in and of itself: Knoxville has hosted the USA Cycling National Championships for several years with a final run in 2023; mountain biking…
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Here are our top picks for hiking during the summer, with shaded trails and water activities nearby to help you cool off afterwards! Concord Park Concord Park is teeming with great summer activities to enjoy with the whole family, including a swimming beach, dog park, playground, and kayak or bike…
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From late March to the middle of May is the best time of year to go hunting for native wildflowers. It may surprise you all the fun and colorful species that pop up to welcome spring. Here are our top picks for hunting down native wildflowers in Knoxville. Ijams Nature Center The trails at Ijams…
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🚗 Three Trails, One City: "Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways" by starting in Knoxville Knoxville is a destination in its own right, but it's also a trailhead to three of Tennessee’s most fascinating driving experiences. The Rocky Top Trail, White Lightning Trail, and Top Secret Trail all pass…
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Knoxville is photographer‑friendly terrain : a city where historic architecture, riverfront beauty, and rolling hills combine into postcard‑worthy vantage points. Whether you’re chasing sunrise panoramas, golden‑hour silhouettes, or dynamic urban shots, there’s no shortage of spots that make your…
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The "dinner and a movie" routine is a classic for a reason, but sometimes your love life needs a bit more flavor. From the historic, moody corners of the Old City to the peak of House Mountain, here is your ultimate guide to the most romantic things to do in Knoxville. What are the best date…
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While we’re famous for our mountains, the Knoxville area lakes are our true liquid gold, offering over 500,000 acres of interconnected waterways. Whether you want to "sailgate" with thousands of fans or find a silent cove where the only sound is your paddle hitting the water, making Knoxville your…
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When you're trying to figure out what to do with a teenager in Knoxville, the struggle is real. You need somewhere that’s high-energy enough to burn off steam, but "cool" enough to actually make it onto their Instagram story. Luckily, Knoxville isn't just a college town—it’s an outdoor playground…
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Let’s be honest: there is nothing quite like the "main character" feeling of standing at the base of a roaring cascade, misty air on your face, finally escaping the Tennessee humidity. Knoxville is perfectly positioned as a "basecamp for adventure." Whether you’re looking for a rugged trek through…
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Knoxville isn’t just a great fishing town, it’s a bass fishing town. With world-class fisheries, a deep rooted culture for the outdoors, and a downtown built to host all kinds of major sporting events, Knoxville checks every box for what the Bassmaster Classic represents. Often called the Super Bowl…
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