Outdoor Adventure

Knoxville

Knoxville Sunsphere

Take to the skies and get a 360-degree view of Knoxville from the observation deck of this World’s Fair monument. Then swoop back down to Earth and cool off at one of the park’s splash pads.

THE KIDS HAVE SPOKEN. AND GIGGLED. 


See what the littlest travelers have to say about this destination.

A voxel-style 3D illustration of a city landmark diorama featuring a tall blue tower topped with a large golden sphere (resembling Knoxville's Sunsphere), white sculptural pavilion structures, a small blue river, green trees, a peach-colored building, and surrounding greenery, set against a light blue background with wavy lines and location pin icons.
A voxel-style 3D illustration of a city landmark diorama featuring a tall blue tower topped with a large golden sphere (resembling Knoxville's Sunsphere), white sculptural pavilion structures, a small blue river, green trees, a peach-colored building, and surrounding greenery, set against a light blue background with wavy lines and location pin icons.

Play with Tennessee, literally

We’re serious about turning your vacation into a PLAYcation. That’s why we’ve created toys specific to Tennessee destinations. While you plan, your kiddos can pretend they’re already there.

The ultimate kid's guide for the ultimate family vacation

Start planning your family’s next big adventure with the Tennessee Playcation Kid’s Guide. The best part? It’s totally free.

Tennessee Playcation Kid's Guide booklet displayed with open pages showing activities like Deep Space Design and Honeycomb Maze on teal background.
Tennessee Playcation Kid's Guide booklet displayed with open pages showing activities like Deep Space Design and Honeycomb Maze on teal background.