Outdoor Recreation
A visit to Knoxville puts you right in the middle of some of the most beautiful and distinct land in the nation.
The city rests on the banks of the Tennessee River and in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The beauty and natural resources surrounding Knoxville mean limitless opportunities for fun and adventure. Not only is our land and water beautiful, but you can also enjoy them year-round as Knoxville is in a temperate climate zone. The summers are green and gentle, and the fall is magnificent as the hills light up in brilliant autumn hues. Winters are brief, and spring arrives early with dogwoods, azaleas and beautiful flowers.
Fort Kid
Read Full StoryThis 12,000-square-foot playground accommodates about 250 children at one time. Fort Kid was constructed totally by nearly 3,000 volunteers from all over the Knoxville area, the biggest…
Fox Inn Campground
Read Full StoryFox Inn Campground is located only 500 feet from Exit 122 on I-75. They have long level pull thrus with 30 and 50 amp electric service available. Their full hookups offer water, electric,…
Ijams Nature Center
Read Full StoryIjams Nature Center is a wildlife sanctuary and environmental education center encompassing more than 160 acres of protected woodlands and meadows and the reclaimed Mead's Quarry site, all open for…
Knoxville Botanical Gardens & Arboretum
Read Full StoryA 44-acre "secret garden" that is preserved and restored for the benefit and enjoyment of the public with historic landscape that has been carefully restored and expanded.
Knoxville Market Square
Read Full StoryThe Market Square District is the site of the city's original city market area founded in 1854. The Square has been revitalized with shops.
Knoxville Skate Park
Read Full StoryDevelopment of the Knoxville Skatepark is a public-private partnership between the City of Knoxville and Knox County Parks & Recreation departments and hundreds of skateboard enthusiasts who have…
Knoxville Zoo
Read Full StoryOne of the top zoological parks in the Southeast with internationally renowned preservation and breeding program. The Zoo features more than 230 species and 800 animals in natural habitats…
NavCal River Rides - Trace 1
Read Full StoryNavCal Marine Services LLC is proud to present a 19 passenger pontoon, excursion, river cruise boat at 300 Neyland Drive in Knoxville TN. Trace the history of the Tennessee River aboard…
Rossini Festival (May 4-6)
Read Full StoryOne of the Southeast's most alluring cultural attractions, Knoxville Opera's Rossini Festival brings a taste of Europe to East Tennessee and celebrates the color, fun and excitement of opera and…
Skydive East Tennessee
Read Full StoryTandem Skydiving is available daily at Skydive East Tennessee and is only minutes from Downtown Knoxville! They also offer anyone interested in the sport of skydiving the most advanced and highest…
