things to do in Knoxville, TN

Bring a chef-led culinary experience to your vacation cabin

Enjoy a smooth lake ride with easy-to-use controls

Fly 24 miles over Tennessee Valley to Bluff Mountain and Sugarloaf Mountain

Cast for trout with all fishing gear and light refreshments provided

Tour Ancient Lore Village with a fairy host and a seated catered lunch

Follow Knoxville’s Black creative legacy through the streets that inspired it

Roll down three water-filled tracks, from shared rides to a solo zigzag course

Tour two museum galleries and a 17-building Appalachian village

Laser tag battles for ages 7+ in Pigeon Forge

See downtown Knoxville from the Tennessee River

Step into a holiday illusion show led by master magician Jason Hudy

Take the wheel in a UTV with seating options for your group

See Douglas Lake, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smokies from the air

Pair watersports power with touring-style comfort

See Smoky Mountain valleys, peaks and park landmarks on a 45–50-mile helicopter flight

Solve a Wild West whodunit while dinner is served

See Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg highlights on a 2-hour scenic loop

Explore Knoxville's crime-filled past through stories of gunfire, robbery, and mayhem

A 12-roll zorbing package with videos, apparel, and towels

Visit the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center with a group rate

Strap in for a motion-synced VR coaster ride for ages 7+

Cruise city streets and bike paths on a comfortable Kona Dew

Meet capybaras and kangaroos, then explore the farm’s animal exhibits and activities

Choose a UTV with seating for up to six