It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here are five must-see sites in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The 266-foot-tall Sunsphere defines the Knoxville skyline with its gold, glass sphere top, once the symbol of the 1892 World’s Fair. Located in World’s Fair Park, the Sunsphere today features an observation deck with 360-degree views, as well as an exhibit on the 1982 World’s Fair timeline, a gallery and gift shop. © Paul Brady | Dreamstime.com
First opened in 1928, Tennessee Theatre is a movie palace located within Burwell Building, Knoxville’s first skyscraper. The theater currently offers many performing arts events and classic films. © Paul Brady | Dreamstime.com
Zoo Knoxville is home to about 1,000 animals across 200 species. The zoo was the first to breed two African elephants in the Western Hemisphere in 1978, and has bred more endangered red pandas than any other zoo in the world. Exhibits include Black Bear Falls, an amphibian and reptile conservatorium, red panda conservation program, gorilla and chimp section, and Grasslands Africa. © Jodi Houde | Dreamstime.com
The city’s historic district, Market Square was once a place for 19th-century farmers to convene. Market Square features many stores, farmer’s markets, open-air Shakespeare plays, concerts and festivals, and an ice-skating rink in winter. © Ritu Jethani | Dreamstime.com
Spanning more than 300 acres, Ijam Nature Center features miles of trails, a quarry lake, visitor center and crag climbing area. Locals and visitors flock to the park to hike, bike and paddle. In summer, the lake is popular for swimming. © Deebrowning | Dreamstime.com
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