What to do in Eastern Tennessee, TN

Activities, attractions and tours

Eastern Tennessee
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Gatlinburg featuring autumn colours and landscape views

Eastern Tennessee Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Eastern Tennessee has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Eastern Tennessee, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Eastern Tennessee with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Eastern Tennessee

Eastern Tennessee is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Eastern Tennessee, and make it a breeze to explore Eastern Tennessee and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Eastern Tennessee to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Eastern Tennessee, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Eastern Tennessee.

Eastern Tennessee attractions

Eastern Tennessee has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Eastern Tennessee to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Eastern Tennessee.

Looking for things to do in Eastern Tennessee can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Eastern Tennessee or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Eastern Tennessee attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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Big Creek

While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.

Big Creek
Gatlinburg featuring autumn colours and landscape views

Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

Downtown Gatlinburg
Chattanooga showing a bridge, a city and water sports

Downtown Chattanooga

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Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Downtown Chattanooga
Knoxville showing markets

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.

Downtown Knoxville
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Chalet Village

If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.

Chalet Village
WonderWorks featuring interior views as well as an individual male

Downtown Pigeon Forge

While visiting Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might make a stop by sights like Island at Pigeon Forge and Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall.

Downtown Pigeon Forge

 

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