Knoxville · Knox County, TN

Rainy day activities in Knoxville

Scout analyzed 118 Knoxville places and surfaced the ones that actually fit rainy day.

Places analyzed

118

Matches

21

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.4 hr

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Capybara Coffee

University of Tennessee

Capybara Coffee

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Remedy Coffee

Food & Drink

Remedy Coffee

Coffee shop serving organic brews in rustic digs with high ceilings, brick walls, books & Wi-Fi.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Awaken Coffee

Food & Drink

Awaken Coffee

Homey cafe offering craft coffee, tea, pastries & light fare, plus board games & comfy chairs.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Old City Java

Old City

Old City Java

Relaxed coffee spot serving specialty coffee & tea along with a variety of freshly baked pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Knoxville Museum of Art

Downtown

Knoxville Museum of Art

Exhibits of regional art & traveling shows, plus concerts & classes, in a modern 4-story facility.

Arts
2 hr visit
Navitat Knoxville

Sports & Recreation

Navitat Knoxville

This family-friendly adventure park in the woods offers various trails with zip lines & climbing.

ShoppingSports
1 hr visit
K Brew

Fourth & Gill

K Brew

Coffee, espresso & pastries doled out in cozy quarters with a cool vibe & some unique hammock seats.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Coffee and Chocolate - Downtown

Market Square

Coffee and Chocolate - Downtown

Compact, art-lined coffee shop specializing in locally made chocolate truffles & pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Wild Love Bakehouse

North Knoxville

Wild Love Bakehouse

Modern white-walled bakery-cafe offering pies, pastries & other light eats, plus dips & spreads.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
U Brew Coffee Co.

Marble City

U Brew Coffee Co.

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Emporium Center

Old City

Emporium Center

Historic, sprawling space featuring galleries of local & regional artists, plus studios & offices.

Arts
2 hr visit
Tennessee Theatre

Downtown

Tennessee Theatre

Early-19th-century hall restored to its former colorful grandeur to host musical & theater acts.

Live musicArts
2.3 hr visit
Country Tonite

Arts & Culture

Country Tonite

Large venue for family-friendly variety shows featuring live music, comedy & dancing.

Live musicArts
2.3 hr visit
Muse Knoxville

East Knoxville

Muse Knoxville

Children's science museum offering hands-on exhibits & activities, plus play spaces & a planetarium.

Arts
2 hr visit
Bijou Theatre

Downtown

Bijou Theatre

Classic live entertainment venue showcases music, dance troupes & films, plus rotating local art.

Live musicArtsHistory
2.3 hr visit
Sunsphere

Downtown

Sunsphere

Iconic tower from the 1982 World's Fair featuring a free observation deck with 360-degree views.

History
The Gallery of Knoxville

Shopping

The Gallery of Knoxville

Shopping
1 hr visit
Historic Cherokee Caverns

Arts & Culture

Historic Cherokee Caverns

History
East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum

Downtown

East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum

Regional history is preserved in permanent & visiting exhibits of artifacts, art & Civil War items.

ArtsShopping
2 hr visit
McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

University of Tennessee

McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture

Museum with displays on local geology & fossils, ancient Egypt & other facets of natural history.

Arts
2 hr visit
Sevierville Golf Club

Sports & Recreation

Sevierville Golf Club

ShoppingSports
1 hr visit

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