Southside Waterfront Travel Guide
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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.
Knoxville Zoo
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Knoxville Zoo home during your holiday in Knoxville? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
West Town Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at West Town Mall 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.
Things to do
Knoxville River Cruise Aboard the Volunteer Princess
Pigeon Forge: Ridge Runner Helicopter Tour
Top hotels in Southside Waterfront
Hilton Knoxville
Great location. Great staff. Always helpful
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Wilderness at the Smokies - Stone Hill Lodge
We had a great time staying y the wilderness at the Smokies. We stayed during the week so there weren’t any lines. Hotel was very clean. Family friendly. Check in was fast. Staff was friendly-more so in the stone hill lodge where we stayed than the river lodge. Shuttle bus was available every 15min ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University by IHG
Al was amazing! All the staff very friendly, helpful and professional. The arome in the hotel was magnificent...so clean, fresh with relaxing scent... amazing... Food was great, the servicing team very pleasant... thank you for this awesome experience!!!👍🤩🙏❤️
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
THE TENNESSEAN Hotel
I’d stay there again. Overall great
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville Airport
Their elevator has been broken 2 mos according to staff. carrying luggage up stairs is no fun. Breakfast was scant.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hyatt Place Knoxville Downtown
Breakfast was typical of self serve limited buffets. Area was clean and food was replinished. Staff was very courteous.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Southside Waterfront
Old Sevier
While Old Sevier isn't home to many top sights, Knoxville Riverboat Company and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame are some notable places to visit nearby.
Old Sevier
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Sevier and surrounding area, you can visit Knoxville Riverboat Company and Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Fort Sanders
Unique features of Fort Sanders include the shopping and bars. Make a stop by Neyland Stadium or Thompson–Boling Arena while you're exploring the 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.
Old City
Old City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Historic Southern Railway Station and The Emporium Center while you're in town.
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.
