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All three national parks provide numerous outdoor activities from which to choose.
The shimmering "Great Lakes of the South" provide accessible sports and recreational opportunities. Due to Knoxville's convenient location, visitors can easily spend a day in the mountains or raft a whitewater river and still enjoy an evening out on the town.
Knoxville's area golf courses offer challenging and beginning golf, beautiful tree-lined fairways and gorgeous views of the mountains and surrounding countryside.
The city also offers excellent art and cultural museums, the performing arts, a world-renowned zoo, historical sites, shopping and festivals to experience.
Those interested in history will find Knoxville rich with opportunities, from the seven homes of the Civil War and the First Frontier to historical museums. Plus, the historic Old City and Market Square districts offer many choices for dining, shopping and nightlife.
A wealth of entertainment and educational opportunities are waiting to be discovered at Volunteer Landing, a one-mile paved riverwalk along the Tennessee River in downtown Knoxville.
Visitors can discover the past, present and future of women's basketball at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, the nation's only museum dedicated solely to the accomplishments of women.
In addition, visitors can tour fascinating historic sites including Blount Mansion and James White's Fort, enjoy water sports at Volunteer Landing & Marina, see the countryside aboard the Three Rivers Rambler train and take a relaxing cruise aboard the Star of Knoxville Riverboat.
Knoxville is located in the geographical center of the eastern United States and is within a day's drive of half of the nation's population. Knox County is situated at the crossroads of three major interstates (I-75, I-40 and I-81) in the center of the eastern region of Tennessee.
Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport, the premier air facility in the region, offers more than 120 flights daily.
The climate in Knoxville is as friendly and accommodating as its people, with four distinct, gentle seasons.
There are a variety of places to stay, from 7,500+ hotel rooms to historic bed and breakfast lodging.
Knoxville offers more than 600 restaurants providing a diverse dining experience from Southern specialties to international flavors.
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