Old City Travel Guide
Knoxville
Popular places to visit
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Neyland Stadium
Catch an event at Neyland Stadium during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Thompson–Boling Arena
Catch an event at Thompson–Boling Arena during your trip to Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Market Square
During your trip to Knoxville, you can enjoy retail therapy at Market Square. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Tennessee Theatre
You can make plans for a show at Tennessee Theatre during your stay in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
World's Fair Park
Enjoy a stop at World's Fair Park, an entertaining place to visit in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Things to do
Downtown Knoxville Hidden Tour w/ Ice Cream, Coffee & Tennessee River Gems
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Knoxville Ghosts: Haunts, Spirits, and Poltergeists Walking Tour
The Ultimate Jet Boat Adventure in Smoky Mountains
Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour
Pigeon Forge: Helicopter Tour of Gatllinburg
Top hotels in Old City
Hilton Knoxville
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sevierville Kodak, TN
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville East
Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Knoxville East
Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Sep 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Emory Place
When in Emory Place, you can plan a visit to Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.
Happy Holler Historic District
Happy Holler Historic District might not have many top sights, but Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Fourth and Gill
Though Fourth and Gill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Historic Southern Railway Station and Covenant Health Park.
Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville might not have many top sights, but World's Fair Park and Historic Southern Railway Station are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old North Knoxville
While there might not be top attractions in Old North Knoxville, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Historic Southern Railway Station and Market Square.
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