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The Muse

The Muse Welcome to The Muse, the premier children's science museum of Knoxville! The Muse is a place for kids to 'play, learn, and discover', a science wonderland filled with several interactive activities and hands-on exhibits. There are play spaces for the little tikes, classroom experiences for students of all ages, and daily programs for…
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Museum of Appalachia

Museum of Appalachia Located just 20 minutes north of Knoxville in Norris, Tennessee, your group will find the Museum of Appalachia, the living history museum that depicts the life of pioneers during the early 20th century within this region. The Southern Appalachian region is a vastly unique and interesting place, both geographically and culturally, and…
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Knoxville Walking Tours

Knoxville Walking Tours If you want a good overview of the city, both geographically and history wise, head over to Knoxville Walking Tours. This locally beloved tour company provides guided tours of this 'unique eastern Tennessee town', showing visitor's the stories of the pioneers, outlaws, soldiers, and even fictional characters who have walked these very…
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Knoxville Museum of Art

Knoxville Museum of Art [caption id="attachment_25137" align="alignright" width="425"] Knoxvillearts[/caption] The Knoxville Museum of Art celebrates the art and artists of East Tennessee, presents new art and new ideas, educates and serves a diverse community, enhances Knoxville's quality of life and economic development, and operates ethically, responsibly, and transparently as a public trust. Located within Knoxville's World's Fair…
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McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture [caption id="attachment_25132" align="alignright" width="284"] Chuck Sutherland Agaricocrinites sp. fossil, McClung Museum, Knoxville, Tennessee[/caption] Welcome to the McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, the Smithsonian Affiliate museum located on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Established in 1963, this highly popular museum features several different…
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Market Square Knoxville

Market Square [caption id="attachment_25124" align="alignright" width="425"] BrineStans Market Square[/caption] It will be nearly impossible to not visit Market Square during your Knoxville adventure, seeing as this spot is the 'heart and soul' of the city. Located in the center of downtown, Market Square is an integral part of the city's economic, recreational, cultural, and historical…
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Zoo Knoxville

Zoo Knoxville [caption id="attachment_26098" align="alignright" width="425"] Two brown gibbon monkeys sit on the wooden platform.[/caption] Fun on the outside, serious about animals on the inside. Zoo Knoxville is committed to being part of the solution to save species from extinction, both locally and globally. - Zoo Knoxville Welcome to Zoo Knoxville, the 53-acre zoo and botanical garden…
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Sunsphere

Sunsphere [caption id="attachment_25108" align="alignright" width="425"] Sunsphere Knoxville[/caption] An iconic piece of Knoxville's skyline and integral part of the community, the Sunsphere is an absolute must-visit during your group's travels. This 266 foot high, hexagonal steel truss represents Knoxville's innovation, engineering feats, and cultural background all at once, with an impressive architectural history tracing back to…
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