Knoxville · Knox County, TN
Hidden gems in Knoxville
Scout analyzed 118 Knoxville places and surfaced the ones that actually fit hidden gems.
Places analyzed
118
Matches
10
Typical spend
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Typical visit
2.1 hr
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Downtown
Knoxville Museum of Art
Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility.
Old City
Emporium Center
Historic, sprawling space featuring galleries of local & regional artists, plus studios & offices.
Downtown
Tennessee Theatre
Early-19th-century hall restored to its former colorful grandeur to host musical & theater acts.
Arts & Culture
Country Tonite
Large venue for family-friendly variety shows featuring live music, comedy & dancing.
East Knoxville
Muse Knoxville
Children's science museum offering hands-on exhibits & activities, plus play spaces & a planetarium.
Downtown
Bijou Theatre
Classic live entertainment venue showcases music, dance troupes & films, plus rotating local art.
Downtown
Sunsphere
Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views.
Arts & Culture
Historic Cherokee Caverns
Downtown
East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum
Regional history is preserved in permanent & visiting exhibits of artifacts, art & Civil War items.
University of Tennessee
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture
Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history.
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