Place to visit
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.
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, 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.
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It is one of the Architecture places in United States. In Kokai 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.
- 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. 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.
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. 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 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 ArtMuseum in Tennessee, United States193 m
- Old Customs HouseCourthouse in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States541 m
- Women's Basketball Hall of FameSport hall of fame in Knoxville, Tennessee1.1 km
- Crafty Bastard BreweryBrewery1.4 km
- Xul Beer CompanyBrewery1.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Architecture
- Golden Gate Bridge: suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- Brooklyn Bridge: bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- Washington Monument: obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C
- Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge: bridge in New York City
- George Washington Bridge: bridge in New York City
- Manhattan Bridge: bridge in New York City
Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
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 opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
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, Old Customs House, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Knoxville, Tennessee11 places to see in and around Knoxville, Tennessee, United States: Sunsphere, Thunderhead Mountain, Loyston, Tennessee. Best time: March to October.
- Architecture1582 places for architecture in United States, from Golden Gate Bridge to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to October. Each with its own season by altitude a
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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