59 days in Knoxville Itinerary

A gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville embraces music culture.

Attractions like East Tennesse Historical Society and The Island in Pigeon Forge make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Mount LeConte, Charlies Bunion, &more), Gatlinburg (Christ in the Smokies Museum & Gardens, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, &more) and Pigeon Forge (Alcatraz East Crime Museum, Hollywood Wax Museum, &more). Spend the 20th (Sat) exploring nature at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Market Square, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, take in the dramatic scenery at Bald River Falls, and get curious at Muse Knoxville.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are McGhee Tyson Airport, Asheville Regional Airport and Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in February, and nighttime lows around 1°C.