# Sunsphere, United States: what it is and when to go > Sunsphere is an observation tower in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sunsphere/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Observation tower in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · Architecture - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** ORD Chicago, 753 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 35.96172, -83.92328 ## What it is and where Sunsphere is an observation tower in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Knoxville, Tennessee](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/knoxville/), where this site lists 11 more places to see, 968 m from the centre. Its coordinates are 35.96172, -83.92328; 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 covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=35.961722%2C-83.923279) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.961722%2C-83.923279) It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Sunsphere is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 49 | | February | Possible | 10 h 41 | | March | Best time | 11 h 44 | | April | Best time | 12 h 55 | | May | Best time | 13 h 54 | | June | Best time | 14 h 26 | | July | Best time | 14 h 13 | | August | Best time | 13 h 22 | | September | Best time | 12 h 13 | | October | Best time | 11 h 04 | | November | Possible | 10 h 03 | | December | Possible | 9 h 34 | In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Knoxville Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/knoxville-museum-of-art/): Museum in Tennessee, United States · 193 m - [Old Customs House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/east-tennessee-history-center/): Courthouse in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States · 541 m - [Women's Basketball Hall of Fame](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/women-s-basketball-hall-of-fame/): Sport hall of fame in Knoxville, Tennessee · 1.1 km - [Crafty Bastard Brewery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/crafty-bastard-brewery/): Brewery · 1.4 km - [Xul Beer Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/xul-beer-company/): Brewery · 1.5 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Architecture - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): bridge in New York City, crossing the East River - [Washington Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-monument/): obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C - [Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/verrazzano-narrows-bridge/): bridge in New York City - [George Washington Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-bridge/): bridge in New York City - [Manhattan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manhattan-bridge/): bridge in New York City Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Sunsphere? It is an observation tower in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Sunsphere? March to October. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 34. ### How do you get to Sunsphere? The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 753 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=35.961722%2C-83.923279) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Knoxville Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/knoxville-museum-of-art/), [Old Customs House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/east-tennessee-history-center/), [Women's Basketball Hall of Fame](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/women-s-basketball-hall-of-fame/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/946536969), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1501055), CC0. More about Sunsphere on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunsphere). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).