Knoxville boasts a vibrant downtown with a variety of unique entertainment, shopping and dining options in and around Market Square. Market Square is one of the most popular places in Knoxville to shop, work, play, eat, drink, and live. With a wide variety of shops, bars, and restaurant, Market Square is the perfect location to walk around and enjoy the city.

Convivial haunt featuring Latin–inspired tapas & cocktails in a modern interior with quirky decor. This is one of our favorite places to eat when we are in Knoxville!

Keller's recommendation- Table side Guacamole and Baba Burger

Anthony's recommendation- Tacos and Mexican Street Corn

Maple hall is a boutique 11-lane bowling alley located in the historic J.C. Penney building in the heart of downtown Knoxville,Tennessee. Offers a full-service bar, small plates, cozy lounge areas, a live stage and a 2-lane private VIP room. Maple hall is a spirited bowling experience that can host every kind of party. Maple Hall is an all ages facility until 9:00pm when it becomes 21+ unless it is a child with a parent. Also, please note that a parent or guardian must accompany all guests under the age of 18.

One of the best burgers you will ever eat! Lucy Poore, the Maid of Honor, has worked here two summers in a row! It is located in Market Square.

"We offer a relaxing and upbeat atmosphere for you to experience our version of “locally grown” gourmet, craft burgers."

The Sunsphere was constructed for the 1982 World's Fair and during that time, it served as the symbol to the Fair.

The 4th level of the Sunsphere houses the Observation Deck. It offers a 360-degree view of the original 1982 World's Fair site (now World's Fair Park), downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River, the University of Tennessee, and the Smoky Mountains.

There is no admission charge to visit the Observation Deck and access is limited to the double elevators facing the lake at the base of the Sunsphere and at the Convention Center level.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. hours

The Knoxville Museum of Art celebrates the art and artists of East Tennessee, presents new art and new ideas, educates and serves a diverse community, enhances Knoxville’s quality of life, and operates ethically, responsibly, and transparently as a public trust.

This is a great morning activity for all ages!

TUESDAY - SATURDAY | 10AM - 5PM

SUNDAY | 1PM - 5PM

FREE ADMISSION

There are so many things to do in Knoxville! There are art museums, parks, the University of Tennessee, and the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. We could not put all of them. Go to visitknoxville.com for more fun things to do!

Plan your trip a little longer to enjoy the Great Smokey Mountains and Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Gatlinburg is nestled at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America. There are three entrances to the Smokies from downtown Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg attracts more than 11 million visitors a year and can grow to a population of 40,000-plus on any given night.

It is about an hour drive outside of Knoxville, but worth it!