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Ijams Nature Center


Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Ave.
Knoxville, TN
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 24 attractions in Knoxville
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Traveler Description: 80 acres of woods, meadows and trails.
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Activities: Hiking, Viewing wildlife, Birdwatching
Address: 2915 Island Home Ave. Knoxville, TN
Tel: 423-577-4717

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“Wonderful Walking/Hiking Trail”
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5 of 5 stars
GoldenRetrieverKatie 14 contributions
Knoxville, Tennessee
Mar 14, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Ijams is one of my favorite places to hike in Knoxville. Hiking is a bit of an exaggeration since the trail is so carefully maintained and there isn't a lot of strenuous hills along the trail. It is however a wonderful place to see wildlife. A section of the trail winds along the Tennessee River just north of the University... more

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Ijams Nature Center Address

2915 Island Home Ave., Knoxville, TN
Tel: 423-577-4717