Where to stay in East Tennessee
Downtown Chattanooga
A noteworthy feature of Downtown Chattanooga is its must-see aquarium. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tennessee Aquarium and Tivoli Theatre.
Downtown Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville boasts a central business district, World's Fair Park, and historical buildings like the Bijou Theatre. Explore the University of Tennessee campus and enjoy the lively Market Square.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.
East Ridge
Catch a soccer match at CHI Memorial Stadium, explore Camp Jordan park, or play at Pioneer Frontover Playground with a splash pad. Don't miss the East Ridge City Library and History Center.
Lookout Valley Neighborhood Association
If you're spending some time in Lookout Valley Neighborhood Association, Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Tennessee River are top sights worth seeing.
Cedar Bluff
Located along Cedar Bluff Road, this Knoxville neighborhood boasts a major commercial corridor and numerous office and technology parks. Easily accessible via Park West Boulevard and Middlebrook Pike.
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Popular places to visit
Dollywood
This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
Grandfather Mountain
Walk the Mile High Swinging Bridge, hike along one of the many trails and visit the nature museum at this remarkable mountain near Linville, North Carolina.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
From sharks and stingrays, to penguins and octopus, get close to a colorful collection of tropical sea creatures at this walk-through aquarium.
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top college in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
- Dollywood
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Titanic Museum
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
- Wilderness at the Smokies
- Ruby Falls
- Bristol Motor Speedway
- Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park
- Dollywood's Splash Country
- Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
- Anakeesta
- SkyPark
- Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
- Turkey Creek Shopping Center
- Sevierville Convention Center
- Chattanooga Convention Center
- Chattanooga Choo Choo