Our Family’s Guidebook Around East Tennessee
Food scene
Voted best mexican in town. Go see why! Authentic mexican and gorgeous new property.
El Cantarito Mexican Restaurant
1011 North Roane StreetVoted best mexican in town. Go see why! Authentic mexican and gorgeous new property.
Wanna watch your pizza prepared right in front of you!? Enjoy this local favorite since the 1970s! Delicious. Grab a T-shirt on your way out, too.
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Big Ed's Pizza
101 Broadway AveWanna watch your pizza prepared right in front of you!? Enjoy this local favorite since the 1970s! Delicious. Grab a T-shirt on your way out, too.
Great place for a light lunch! Try their apple spice tea and muffins. Space is decorated with novelties and an enjoyable intimate setting.
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Applecake Tea Room
11312 Station W DrGreat place for a light lunch! Try their apple spice tea and muffins. Space is decorated with novelties and an enjoyable intimate setting.
Take a dive in their famous cheesecake and full dinner menu! Why we recommend this restaurant; isn’t all bout the food, y'all! Shopping at the West Town mall before or after your grub is another reason. We can’t help ourselves!
The Cheesecake Factory
201 Morrell RdTake a dive in their famous cheesecake and full dinner menu! Why we recommend this restaurant; isn’t all bout the food, y'all! Shopping at the West Town mall before or after your grub is another reason. We can’t help ourselves!
In the mood for some BBQ? Don’t wait. Finger lickin’ good… and those views of downtown Knoxville can’t be beat!
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Calhoun's On The River
400 Neyland DrIn the mood for some BBQ? Don’t wait. Finger lickin’ good… and those views of downtown Knoxville can’t be beat!
This is your hub for slow-smoked meats & comfort sides in a rustic space with exposed beams. We had to recommend two BBQ joints, this one is a great stop for lunch!
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Sweet P's Barbecue and Downtown Dive
410 W Jackson AveThis is your hub for slow-smoked meats & comfort sides in a rustic space with exposed beams. We had to recommend two BBQ joints, this one is a great stop for lunch!
Maple Creek Bistro
Gather Coffee Lounge
Homestead Harvest Restaurant
24 Office DrThe Pour House Restaurant
42 North StreetHandee Burger
407 N Kentucky StSightseeing
The absolute BEST way to drive towards the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. With less traffic, this route offers spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains on one side and the Tennessee Valley on the other. On clear days, one can see all the way to the Cumberland Mountains 50 miles to the west. Follow the Smoky Mountain ridgeline from US129 to Walland, TN; y’all are gonna love it!
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Foothills Parkway
Foothills ParkwayThe absolute BEST way to drive towards the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. With less traffic, this route offers spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains on one side and the Tennessee Valley on the other. On clear days, one can see all the way to the Cumberland Mountains 50 miles to the west. Follow the Smoky Mountain ridgeline from US129 to Walland, TN; y’all are gonna love it!
Inside the observation deck, 26 stories in the air, see Knoxville at a 360 degree viewing. Each pane of glass is made with 24-karat gold, giving the sphere its reflective gold color.
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Sunsphere
810 Clinch AveInside the observation deck, 26 stories in the air, see Knoxville at a 360 degree viewing. Each pane of glass is made with 24-karat gold, giving the sphere its reflective gold color.
Other then being the fourth place on TripAdvisor's list of global up-and-coming destinations… Why? You ask? We have to mention the abundant wildflowers and wildlife, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest protected areas in the eastern United States where black bears can live in wild, natural surroundings. Bears inhabit all elevations of the park. Though populations are variable, there are roughly 1,500 bears living here. With that being said, we think this is a pretty cool place to check out! Oh, and, p.s. the views are incredible.
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Parc national des Great Smoky Mountains
Other then being the fourth place on TripAdvisor's list of global up-and-coming destinations… Why? You ask? We have to mention the abundant wildflowers and wildlife, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest protected areas in the eastern United States where black bears can live in wild, natural surroundings. Bears inhabit all elevations of the park. Though populations are variable, there are roughly 1,500 bears living here. With that being said, we think this is a pretty cool place to check out! Oh, and, p.s. the views are incredible.
Outdoors
110-foot waterfall, and its immediate gorge along creek, from the top of the water is an easy level short hike distance from parking. An advanced short hike to witness the bottom of falls, which is well worth it as you can see!
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Ozone Falls
110-foot waterfall, and its immediate gorge along creek, from the top of the water is an easy level short hike distance from parking. An advanced short hike to witness the bottom of falls, which is well worth it as you can see!
Named for its 3,324-foot peak in the Cumberland Mountains. This hiking trail and park offers several waterfalls and several medium advanced trails. Frozenhead also offers a seven-mile trail leading to the observation deck. The observation deck rises just above the treeline and allows for a 360-degree view of the surrounding terrain. The Great Smoky Mountains and the Tennessee Valley span the eastern horizon.
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Parc d'État de Frozen Head
964 Flat Fork RdNamed for its 3,324-foot peak in the Cumberland Mountains. This hiking trail and park offers several waterfalls and several medium advanced trails. Frozenhead also offers a seven-mile trail leading to the observation deck. The observation deck rises just above the treeline and allows for a 360-degree view of the surrounding terrain. The Great Smoky Mountains and the Tennessee Valley span the eastern horizon.
70 acres of sunflowers at the Forks of the River managed by TWRA (Tennessee Wildlife Resources Management), outside hunting season, which stretches from September to May, the area is used by hikers, bikers, bird watchers, wildflower enthusiasts, and those in search of new trails to blaze in South Knoxville’s urban wilderness. Experience this awesome display of color which occurs every odd numbered year during the month of July. TWRA often plants a smaller field of flowers on even years so you can enjoy the sunflowers then, too!
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Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area
3140 McClure Ln70 acres of sunflowers at the Forks of the River managed by TWRA (Tennessee Wildlife Resources Management), outside hunting season, which stretches from September to May, the area is used by hikers, bikers, bird watchers, wildflower enthusiasts, and those in search of new trails to blaze in South Knoxville’s urban wilderness. Experience this awesome display of color which occurs every odd numbered year during the month of July. TWRA often plants a smaller field of flowers on even years so you can enjoy the sunflowers then, too!
This 80-foot high falls is named from mountain laurel, an evergreen shrub which blooms along the trail and near the falls in May. Laurel Falls is one of the most popular destinations in the Smoky Mountain National Park!
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Laurel Falls Trailhead
Old State Highway 73 ScenicThis 80-foot high falls is named from mountain laurel, an evergreen shrub which blooms along the trail and near the falls in May. Laurel Falls is one of the most popular destinations in the Smoky Mountain National Park!
Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the Great Smoky National Park and one of the most spectacular. Water drops 100 feet over rock outcroppings and collects in a small pool where numerous well-camouflaged salamanders can be found. The trail to the waterfall gains over 2,000' in elevation over its 4 mile course. The 8-mile roundtrip hike is considered strenuous in difficulty. The falls follows rushing rivers and streams for much of its length. The last 2 miles pass through old-growth cove hardwood forest with large tuliptrees, basswoods, silverbells, and yellow birches. Y’all have gotta see this!
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Ramsey Cascades Trail
Ramsey Cascades TrailRamsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the Great Smoky National Park and one of the most spectacular. Water drops 100 feet over rock outcroppings and collects in a small pool where numerous well-camouflaged salamanders can be found. The trail to the waterfall gains over 2,000' in elevation over its 4 mile course. The 8-mile roundtrip hike is considered strenuous in difficulty. The falls follows rushing rivers and streams for much of its length. The last 2 miles pass through old-growth cove hardwood forest with large tuliptrees, basswoods, silverbells, and yellow birches. Y’all have gotta see this!
Northern Boundary Trailhead
Obed Wild And Scenic River
Parc d'État de Cumberland Mountain
24 Office DrFort Southwest Point
1225 S Kentucky StPrison d'État historique de Brushy Mountain
9182 TN-116Sweetwater Valley Farm
17988 W Lee HwyShopping
Stores include but are not limited to: Aerie by American Eagle Outfitters, Aeropostale, Altar’d State, Apple Store, Bath & Body Works, Belk, Buckle, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Champs Sports, Chico’s, Coach, Dillard’s, Finish line, Gap, H&M, Hollister Co, JcPenney, PacSun, Rue-21, and Victoria’s Secret.
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West Town Mall
7600 Kingston PikeStores include but are not limited to: Aerie by American Eagle Outfitters, Aeropostale, Altar’d State, Apple Store, Bath & Body Works, Belk, Buckle, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Champs Sports, Chico’s, Coach, Dillard’s, Finish line, Gap, H&M, Hollister Co, JcPenney, PacSun, Rue-21, and Victoria’s Secret.
Over 215 stores to choose from... you can see why this is a local favorite! From restaurants, an organic grocery store, a movie theater, and of course don’t forget Target! Only downside to this area, is the stores are not inside a mall, driving around from store to store can be timely. Be prepared for moderate traffic.
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Turkey Creek
11197 Parkside DrOver 215 stores to choose from... you can see why this is a local favorite! From restaurants, an organic grocery store, a movie theater, and of course don’t forget Target! Only downside to this area, is the stores are not inside a mall, driving around from store to store can be timely. Be prepared for moderate traffic.
Everly Blu
The Happydashery
Knoxvegas
Admission is absolutely FREE! New exhibits frequently, showcasing recent art from Tennessee and beyond! Also, a century from Tennessee’s visual exhibit! Whether you enjoy classical pieces to a new modern style— this is a great stop!
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Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrAdmission is absolutely FREE! New exhibits frequently, showcasing recent art from Tennessee and beyond! Also, a century from Tennessee’s visual exhibit! Whether you enjoy classical pieces to a new modern style— this is a great stop!
One of many golf locations in East Tennessee, this course in particular, is one of the most scenic, well kept grounds, and comes highly recommended by local golfers! Course overlooks Tellico Lake with the shadows of the Smoky Mountains on the horizon.
WindRiver Golf Club
1800 Oakum CtOne of many golf locations in East Tennessee, this course in particular, is one of the most scenic, well kept grounds, and comes highly recommended by local golfers! Course overlooks Tellico Lake with the shadows of the Smoky Mountains on the horizon.
The zoo is home to 800 animals and welcomes over 400,000 visitors each year. 50 acres of exhibits, be sure to wear your walking shoes. We recommend bringing a swimming suit for the kids; a splash pad is inside the park!
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Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrThe zoo is home to 800 animals and welcomes over 400,000 visitors each year. 50 acres of exhibits, be sure to wear your walking shoes. We recommend bringing a swimming suit for the kids; a splash pad is inside the park!