Located on I-75 in southeast Tennessee between Chattanooga and Nashville, Knoxville is situated in between three different mountain ranges; the Great Smoky Mountains are to the east, the Little Smokies to the west and Stone Mountain is southwest. For outdoor lovers there are ample opportunities to explore nature with bike trails waiting for you downtown with surrounding parks just minutes away from where you stay here – including Lake Forest Sports Complex which presents a variety of activities like softball games or catch site fishing. Once you get a taste for the outdoors, you may want to camp out and take advantage of Dollywood’s Campground.
Boasting a population of just under 170,000 Knoxville has long been known for three things– the world’s most acclaimed Halloween display, the region’s largest Christmas Parade, and shopping at Hallmark Retail Outlet-one of America’s five best outlet stores.
Dreamed up in 1986, this National Park brings to life the story of America through five different areas representing: Revolutionary War Era, Confederation era (1783-1800), Pre-Industrial Revolution (1801-1840) and the Civil War Era (1861 to 1865). This attraction has been called a living history museum by those who visit.
Knoxville has the most different Halloween display in the world, and has been so for the past 33 years. Located at the Haunted Forest on the outskirts of Knoxville, you’ll find over 17 acres filled with over 20,000 animated props that come to life.
The largest Christmas parade in America can also be found here. The annual Tennessee Valley Christmas Parade features an expected crowd count of over 600,000 attendees with over 100 different entries including marching bands.
Hallmark is one of America’s best outlet stores for a reason. With an emphasis on quality and savings, they always have something you’ll love no matter what the price tag. They are open all-year-round except when Christmas decorations abound their store.
You can find just about anything you need in this town. There are plenty of quality hotels, restaurants and places to shop. Enjoy your time here because when it comes to sights to see, you won’t have much difficulty finding them here