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Things to see in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States): 11 places and when to go
Knoxville, Tennessee is a city in United States with around 655,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), Food and drink (3), History (2). The best known are Sunsphere, Thunderhead Mountain and Loyston, Tennessee. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 35.97, -83.92
- Population
- About 655,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · Food and drink (3) · History (2) · Wildlife (2) · Hiking (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 753 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Thunderhead Mountain, at 1,685 m.
What to see in Knoxville, Tennessee
The places in and around Knoxville, Tennessee, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- SunsphereObservation tower in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States968 m
- Thunderhead MountainMountain on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina in the United States49 km
- Loyston, TennesseeSunken human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America33 km
- Big Ridge State ParkState park in Tennessee, United States32 km
- Fort LoudounBritish colonial-era fort in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States49 km
- Ancient Lore Village at Boyd HollowWith kids8.9 km
- Company DistillingDistillery37 km
- Huskey Gap TrailHiking50 km
- Monkey Town Brewing & RestaurantBrewery45 km
- Orange Hat Brewing EastBrewery3.0 km
- Scott Mountain TrailHiking40 km
When to go to Knoxville, Tennessee
The best time to visit Knoxville, Tennessee is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:49
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:55
- MayBest time13:54
- JunBest time14:26
- JulBest time14:13
- AugBest time13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:04
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. In April, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Knoxville, Tennessee
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 753 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Oak Ridge, Tennessee26 places32 km
- Pigeon Forge33 places38 km
- Cherokee10 places77 km
- Clyde5 places93 km
- Arlington16 places117 km
- Hiawassee11 places123 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Knoxville, Tennessee?
The best known: Sunsphere, Thunderhead Mountain, Loyston, Tennessee, Big Ridge State Park, Fort Loudoun. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Knoxville, Tennessee?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34.
How do you get to Knoxville, Tennessee?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 753 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Knoxville, Tennessee as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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