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I'm planning a trip this fall and I've always wanted to come up to Knoxville early in the week before the game! I really want this trip to be special so please point me in the right direction. What's fun to do in the city? Where do they do Vol calls? What is a must see outside the city(in the country)? Thanks and GBO!!!
 
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One business I frequent the most. Highly recommend.
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If you like the outdoors you could visit Smokey Mountains National Park. It does get really crowded so maybe make a google search for the less crowded areas. If you like to gamble there is Cherokee Casino, it is all video gambling there though. Knoxville has a Space Bar, which is very cool. A friend of mine went there and loved it, you will, however, need to make an appointment as it is not a walk in establishment. As far as restaurants Calhoons is good (of course) but I would also recommend Littons in Fountain City.

If you are interested in Appalachian history I highly recommend the Museum of Appalachia, you can spend the entire day there. Oak Ridge has the Museum of Science and Energy, if you have kids they would enjoy that.
 
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jackaro said:
If you like the outdoors you could visit Smokey Mountains National Park. It does get really crowded so maybe make a google search for the less crowded areas. If you like to gamble there is Cherokee Casino, it is all video gambling there though. Knoxville has a Space Bar, which is very cool. A friend of mine went there and loved it, you will, however, need to make an appointment as it is not a walk in establishment. As far as restaurants Calhoons is good (of course) but I would also recommend Littons in Fountain City.

If you are interested in Appalachian history I highly recommend the Museum of Appalachia, you can spend the entire day there. Oak Ridge has the Museum of Science and Energy, if you have kids they would enjoy that.
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Where is the Museum of Appalachia? I love Appalachian history!
 
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I forgot to mention in my earlier post that Knoxville as a number of breweries. A couple of years ago I took a tour of several of them where they drove us around in a bus, stopped at the breweries/taverns and gave us free samples of the local beer. Would recommend.
 
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Holys#!tVol1979 said:
I'm planning a trip this fall and I've always wanted to come up to Knoxville early in the week before the game! I really want this trip to be special so please point me in the right direction. What's fun to do in the city? Where do they do Vol calls? What is a must see outside the city(in the country)? Thanks and GBO!!!
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Dollywood, and Ober Gatlinburg if you're bringing kids.
 
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jackaro said:
I forgot to mention in my earlier post that Knoxville as a number of breweries. A couple of years ago I took a tour of several of them where they drove us around in a bus, stopped at the breweries/taverns and gave us free samples of the local beer. Would recommend.
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And they drive you around? Nice!
 
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Holys#!tVol1979 said:
I'm planning a trip this fall and I've always wanted to come up to Knoxville early in the week before the game! I really want this trip to be special so please point me in the right direction. What's fun to do in the city? Where do they do Vol calls? What is a must see outside the city(in the country)? Thanks and GBO!!!
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Prime rib at ye olde steak house when you get hungry. You’re welcome.
 
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As others have said Museum of Appalachia, and Norris Dam. Clinch River Brewery is between the two. A nice little place, try the Clear Creek Blonde (I think that's what it's called). Good flavor and not too terribly hoppy.
 
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jackaro said:
If you like the outdoors you could visit Smokey Mountains National Park. It does get really crowded so maybe make a google search for the less crowded areas. If you like to gamble there is Cherokee Casino, it is all video gambling there though. Knoxville has a Space Bar, which is very cool. A friend of mine went there and loved it, you will, however, need to make an appointment as it is not a walk in establishment. As far as restaurants Calhoons is good (of course) but I would also recommend Littons in Fountain City.

If you are interested in Appalachian history I highly recommend the Museum of Appalachia, you can spend the entire day there. Oak Ridge has the Museum of Science and Energy, if you have kids they would enjoy that.
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So cherokee has live poker, craps, blackjack, and roulette now. What is this Space Bar? I live in fountain city and have never heard of it.
 
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Holys#!tVol1979 said:
I'm planning a trip this fall and I've always wanted to come up to Knoxville early in the week before the game! I really want this trip to be special so please point me in the right direction. What's fun to do in the city? Where do they do Vol calls? What is a must see outside the city(in the country)? Thanks and GBO!!!
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If you make it up to Gatlinburg? Eat at the Peddler.
 
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UT_Dutchman said:
So cherokee has live poker, craps, blackjack, and roulette now. What is this Space Bar? I live in fountain city and have never heard of it.
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It has been a long time since I was at Cherokee casino, good to hear that they have live games now. The Space Bar is a science fiction themed bar with the theme that you are on a space ship. They mix the drinks at your table and some drinks put off smoke, others have really unique colors. Here is a link to an article about it: Space Bar by Token Game Tavern owners has 'funky' drinks for Knoxville
 
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Honestly, I would drive a few extra miles and spend your time at Pidgeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Knoxville isn't exactly what I'd call a "tourist" city. The university IS kind of the epicenter of the community so unless you're coming up specifically for a football/basketball/baseball game, there's not exactly a ton to do.
 
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There is plenty to do in town. Ijams nature center and the ropes course is pretty cool. Tons of south Knox biking trails that are top notch. Downtown is full of restaurants and bars for nightlife and a few neat rooftops. Take a river cruise on either of the two boats that run all weekend. The three rivers rambler is a steam train that runs from campus up the Holston and is a nice ride. Pigeon forge is a wasteland. Just skip it all together. Unless you want traffic t shirt shops and putt putt. G burg is about the same but it does have a decent aquarium.
 
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