Family Fun
On the water, or on the town and all around...get ready for good times in Knoxville!
Shoot a few hoops or enjoy interactive exhibits at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Get fired up! World-class sporting events rule at the University of Tennessee. Spend a relaxing day on the water at Volunteer Landing & Marina. Play in the fountains, rent a paddleboat, or enjoy a breakfast or dinner cruise on the Star of Knoxville Riverboat or the Volunteer Princess, a multi-million dollar luxury yacht. Talk to the animals as the world-class Knoxville Zoo, where red pandas and river otters play. Visit the area around the World's Fair Park for a variety of family activities. Take in exhibits and Friday night entertainment at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Whether you're eight or 80, a shopper or a skier, Knoxville has something for you.
Three Rivers Rambler
Read Full StoryThis vintage steam engine train takes guests on a 90-minute excursion to the Forks of the River and back, through some of Knoxville's most historic and beautiful countryside including Knoxville's…
University of Tennessee Gardens
Read Full StoryThe Gardens at the University of Tennessee features more than 1,400 varieties of herbaceous and woody landscape plants. The Gardens are planted to demonstrate each plant's ideal use in the…
University of Tennessee Men's Athletics
Read Full StoryA fall Saturday in Knoxville, rooting for the Big Orange - the Volunteers of the University of Tennessee - has been rated the number one college football experience in the country. Also, enjoy the…
University of Tennessee Women's Athletics
Read Full StoryThe Lady Vol athletic programs at the University of Tennessee are among the most successful in the nation. Sports include basketball, cross country, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and…
Volunteer Landing & Marina
Read Full StoryA one-mile promenade along the Tennessee River with refreshing waterfalls and fountains, historical markers and three locally owned restaurants. Also, the location of the Star of Knoxville riverboat…
Volunteer Princess Cruises
Read Full StoryThe Volunteer Princess is a 100 foot luxury yacht with a capacity of 149 passengers. Both decks are climate controlled for year-round comfort and are meticulously decorated creating a luxurious…
WDVX Blue Plate Special
Read Full StoryRadio station WDVX brings back the Knoxville tradition of downtown mid-day live radio shows with the "Blue Plate Special" at the Knoxville Visitor Center. Enjoy live music (Bluegrass to Americana)…
Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Read Full StoryEnjoy more than 32,000 square feet of fun, with an assortment of hands-on interactive experiences, along with the history and personalities of the growing sport of women's basketball. It also…
World's Fair Park & Sunsphere
Read Full StorySite of the 1982 World's Fair Park and adjacent to the Knoxville Convention Center. Large, kid-friendly fountains. A big hit in the summer months. Mayor Bill Haslam declared the fourth floor…
Zuma Fun Center
Read Full StoryA fantastic place for family entertainment, birthday parties and group events, with attractions including go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, bumper boats, rock climbing and a state-of-the-art…
