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Thursday, July 18, 2013

101 Things to do in Knoxville, Tn



1. Knoxville Zoo

2. Tennessee Theatre

3. Sunsphere

4. Market Square - with lots of yearly events including Movies on Market Square, Shakespeare on the Square and Jazz on the Square - enjoy free jazz performances at the Market Square from May until August

5. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

6. Ramsey House

7. Thompson Boiling Arena

8. Bijou Theatre

9. Knoxville Convention Center

10. Neyland Stadium

11. Frank H. McClung Museum

12. Go shopping at the Knoxville Center

13. Go golfing at Holston Hills Country Club or Maryville Alcoa Greenway

14. House Mountain State Park

15. Fort Sanders

16. Turkey Creek

17. Pick your own blueberries & blackberries at Beau Blue Limonsin - Beauchene's Berry Farm, or pick your own strawberry, blueberry, grapes, peaches or apples at the Fruit and Berry Patch.

18. View the stars from the Solway Observatory

19. Ijams Nature Center

20. East Tennessee History Center

21. Clarence Brown Theatre

22. Knoxville Museum of Art

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23. Putt Putt Golf & Games

24. World's Fair Park

25. Knoxville Zoological Gardens

26. Third Creek Greenway

27. Confederate Memorial Hall

28. Mabry Hazen House

29. Buy some local produce or handmade goods at the farmers markets open April or May to October or November; Market Square Farmer's Market open Wednesday and Saturday mornings, Knoxville FARM Market open Tuesdays and Friday's from 3 - 6 pm, University of Tennessee Farmer's Market.

30. Blount Mansion

31. East Tennessee Discovery Center

32. Check out the restaurants and shops in Old City

33. Haley Heritage Aquare

34. James White Fort

35. Crescent Bend House & Gardens

36. Knoxville Civic Auditorium

37. Knoxville Botanical Garden

38. Sir Goony's Family Fun Center

39. Pump It Up

40. Zuma Fun Center

41. Take a tour:  Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours or Knoxville Food Tours

42. Listen to a concert by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

43. Attend the Dogwood Arts Festival - held over 17 days in April

44. Volunteer Princess Cruises

45. go shopping at the West Town Mall

46. Boomsday is the largest Labour Day fireworks display in the U.S.

47. go bowling at Strike and Spare

48. Take a scuba diving class with Ski Scuba Center

49. go public ice skating at the Ice Chalet

50. Cool off in one of the splashpads located around Knoxville including; Carl Cowen Park, New Harvest Park, Powell Station Park, McFee Park, Volunteer Landing, World's Fair Park or Knoxville Zoo Clayton Safari Splash Pad, generally open in May from 10am to 8pm

51. Three Rivers Rambler

52. Halloween Events: Get lost in the corn maze at Cruze Farm which also has a pumpkin patch and hayrides, Knoxville Zombie Walk, Boo at the Zoo, Halloween Murder Mystery Cruise, "Halloween Haunts and Haints" at Marble Springs with story telling, a costume parade and trick or treating.

53. Participate in or cheer on those in the Knoxville Marathon

54. Take a tour of the historical Bleak House on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Friday's from 1pm - 4pm or by appointment.

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55. Caswell Park

56. Candoro Marble Works

57. Festival on the Fourth - with music, vendors, entertainment and food and ending with a firework display at World's Fair Park.

58. Volunteer Landing & Marina

59. Visit the Girl Scouts Museum

60. Play some laser tag at Laser Quest

61. Marble Springs State Historical Farmstead

62. UT Football Hall of Fame

63. Armstrong - Lockett House a.k.a. Crescent Bend was built in 1834 and contains a collections of 18th century American and English art and furniture

64. Go indoor rock climbing at The Climbing Center or the University of Tennessee

65. Play paintball at Players Club Paintball

66. Beck Cultural Exchange Center has art, books and photographs celebrating African American achievements

67. Ewing Gallery

68. Christmas Events: The Fantasy of Trees showcases over 300 decorated Christmas trees located at the Knoxville Convention Center, take a ride on the Christmas Express (the Three Rivers Ramblers Passengers train), watch a performance of the Nutcracker, the Regal Celebration of Lights is the lighting of the 4 story Christmas tree in Krutch Park or watch the Christmas parade.

69. Watch a movie at Regal Cinemas or Carmike Ten

70. home of James White

71. Go shopping at Turkey Creek

72. Watch the Vol's Football team play at the Neyland Stadium

73. Watch a film at the Knoxville Horror Fest or Knoxville Film Festival held in September

?74. Candy Factory & Victorian Houses

75. Emporium Centre for Arts & Culture

76. Rent a bike or boat from River Sports Outfitters

77. Old Gray Cemetery

78. Go for a walk in Adair Park, the one mile trail runs along a creek and a pond, play on the playground or view the butterfly garden.

79. Kids will love Fort Kid - a large play structure

80. Play baseball, football, on the playground or use the batting cages at Badgett Fields

81. Go swimming at Inskip Pool & Park open from Memorial Day weekend to Labour Day weekend

82. Go for a walk or run at Lakeshore Park with its spectacular views or play a game of baseball or soccer.

83. go hiking or mountain biking at William Hastie Natural Area

84. play disc golf on the 18 hole course at Victor Ashe Park, play soccer on one of the four fields, play on the playground or go fishing.

85. Get a great view of the Smoky Mountains from Sharp's Ridge Memorial Park:

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86. Play tennis at one of the nearly 70 different public courses located around the city such as Tyson Park Family Tennis Center or John Bynon/West Hills Park.

87. Attend the auto show held in April

88. Attend Alive After Five: a live music series Friday evenings after 5:00

89. Visit the historic Cherokee Caverns which also has Halloween and Christmas events for the kids.

90. Children's Theatre of Knoxville

91. Take a cooking class at Avanti Savvoia

92. Watch the Hard Knox Roller Girls

93. Attend Festival on the Fourth which begins at 4:00 pm and includes entertainment, music, activities and treats at the World Fair Park and is followed by a fireworks display at 10:00.

94. Attend the Knoxville Fall Design and Home Remodeling Show in August, The Real Home Show in March or the Dogwood Arts, House and Garden Show which takes place in February.

95. Take a painting class with Painting with a Twist or make some pottery at Mighty Mud

96.Attend Davy Crockett's Birthday Party in August with activities for the whole family

97. Go skiing or snowboarding - you can rent equipment from Alpine Ski Center, and check out a list of local ski hills in the area from Knoxville Ski and Outing Club

98. Watch a Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey game

99. Check out a book or movie at the Knox County Public Library or check out one of their upcoming events

100. Go shopping at the Mast General Store.

101. Visit the Knoxville Police Museum

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