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Knoxville weather essentials

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May
75°F 23°C
54°F 12°C
5 in 12 cm
Jun
81°F 27°C
62°F 16°C
4 in 11 cm
Jul
84°F 28°C
66°F 18°C
6 in 15 cm
Aug
84°F 28°C
65°F 18°C
3 in 7 cm
Sep
79°F 26°C
57°F 13°C
2 in 6 cm
Oct
68°F 20°C
47°F 8°C
2 in 6 cm
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Market Square
Ollie #1 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 102 reviews

Market Square is newly redone with many fresh shops, restaurants, cafes, a park, fountain and pubs. It is a chill place to hang out, and is a perfect walking distance to the old... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Ijams Nature Center
Ollie #2 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
80 acres of woods, meadows and trails.
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  3.0 miles from city center
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Clarence Brown Theatre
Ollie #3 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  4.8 miles from city center
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East Tennessee History Center
Ollie #4 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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The Fruit and Berry Patch
Ollie #5 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Farms
Distance  9.6 miles from city center
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University of Tennessee
Ollie #6 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 38 reviews
Over 26,000 students attend the University of Tennessee.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Putt-Putt Golf & Games
Ollie #7 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Owner description: East Tennessee's Premier Family Fun Center with Three 18 hole championship Putt-Putt golf courses, Family Game Room Arcade with Prizes, Baseball and...... more » Owner description: East Tennessee's Premier Family Fun Center with Three 18 hole championship Putt-Putt golf courses, Family Game Room Arcade with Prizes, Baseball and Softball Batting Cages, Full Service Concession with Pizza, Pretzels, Blue Bunny Ice Cream Shoppe, Nachos, Funnel Cakes, Gourmet Ice and much, much more! Voted Best Birthday Parties in Knoxville! Daily Specials everyday and Group Rates available. Let the FUN Begin! « less
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  14.0 miles from city center
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Yee-Haw Industries
Ollie #8 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Factory tour of an old style printing press currently in use.
Attraction type  Factory Tours; Art Galleries
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Mabry Hazen House
Ollie #9 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: The Mabry-Hazen House Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on five acres atop Mabry Hill and includes the 4-acre...... more » Owner description: The Mabry-Hazen House Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located on five acres atop Mabry Hill and includes the 4-acre Civil War Bethel Cemetery. This stately, elegant home of the Victorian and Civil War periods showcases one of the largest collections of original artifacts including, china, silver, crystal, and antique furnishings. Built in 1858 and housing three generations of the same family from 1858-1987, the Mabry-Hazen House served as headquarters for both the Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War. If you are visiting Knoxville, make sure to visit this historic treasure. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Ollie #10 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: From the 10-ton, 30-foot-high basketball that sits on top of the building to the life-like animatronic figure of Senda Berenson, "the mother of...... more » Owner description: From the 10-ton, 30-foot-high basketball that sits on top of the building to the life-like animatronic figure of Senda Berenson, "the mother of women's basketball," this will not be your typical hall of fame visit. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Frank H. McClung Museum
Ollie #11 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
A general interest museum on the University of Tennessee campus.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
Bijou Theater
Ollie #12 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
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Knoxville Museum of Art
Ollie #13 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Sunsphere Tower
Ollie #14 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4 of 5 stars 32 reviews
300 foot tower built for the 1982 World's Fair.
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
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James White Fort
Ollie #15 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
The original Pioneer structure of Knoxville's founder.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Knoxville Zoological Gardens
Ollie #16 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
3.5 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Knoxville's largest year-round attraction, Knoxville Zoo is situated on 53 acres and home to over 800 animals from around the world.
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  3.7 miles from city center
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Confederate Memorial Hall
Ollie #17 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Knox County Old Gray Cemetery
Ollie #18 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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World's Fair Park
Ollie #19 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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East Tennessee Discovery Center
Ollie #20 of 28 attractions in Knoxville
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
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