Free & Cheap Things to Do in Knoxville, TN

  • The list below includes 107 free or cheap things to do in or near Knoxville, Tennessee, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Natural History Museums, Hiking Trails and Neighborhoods.
  • From University of Tennessee to World's Fair Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Knoxville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend and Maryville.
  • The list below includes 107 free or cheap things to do in or near Knoxville, Tennessee, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Natural History Museums, Hiking Trails and Neighborhoods.
  • From University of Tennessee to World's Fair Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Knoxville and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend and Maryville.
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Beginning at a designated starting point, groups of two, four, or six use smartphones to explore the city, searching for hidden objects
22.3 Miles
50% 219 votes
Tubing 8303 Highway 73, Townsend, TN MoreLess Info
Choose from one of three river routes, or ride all three, at River Rage, Townsend's most affordable tubing destination. Shuttles take riders to their entry points and meet them at the end, guests can also enjoy a meal at Little River BBQ.
22.4 Miles
97% 1206 votes
Caverns & Caves 825 Cavern Rd., Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Tuckaleechee Caverns opened in 1953 as a destination for people to explore the beauty that lies beneath the Smoky Mountains. The one mile guided tour includes stunning rock formations, underground waterfalls, and crystal clear streams.
22.4 Miles
59% 629 votes
Family Fun Center 2782 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 MoreLess Info
Combining a roller coaster-style go kart track, large laser tag arena, and 18-hole indoor blacklight mini golf course, Lazerport Funcenter also includes an extensive video arcade and an old-fashioned ice cream parlor for refreshments.
22.5 Miles
73% 11 votes
Farmers Markets 2881 Wears Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN MoreLess Info
Featuring local farmers and other vendors, Wears Valley Farmers Market provides a variety of goods, from fresh produce to baked goods. The market also has a barbecue section with pulled pork and other grilled meats.
22.6 Miles
90% 174 votes
History Museums 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Preserving the history and culture of the earliest inhabitants of the region, the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center has something for everyone. Visitors, young and old, can enjoy guided tours, museum, and historic village featuring 11 complete period buildings.
22.6 Miles
99% 128 votes
Bus Tours 2828 Parkway suite 16, Pigeon Forge, TN 37876 MoreLess Info
Organizing excursions to the Smoky Mountains, Photo Fast Tours provides visitors with the opportunity to capture scenic landmarks with their cameras. Each tour includes photography instruction and tips from an experienced photographer.
22.6 Miles
94% 878 votes
Arcades 2839 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 MoreLess Info
Designed like a giant jukebox, Rockin' Raceway Arcade is a classic-style video arcade where visitors can win tickets to trade for a wide variety of prizes at the redemption centre. Outdoors, a go-kart track awaits.
22.7 Miles
86% 142 votes
Aviation Museums 135 Air Museum Way, Sevierville, TN 37862 MoreLess Info
The Tennessee Museum of Aviation is a museum that displays a number of artifacts relating to aircraft and aviation. Exhibits at the museum include many historical artifacts and a 35,000 square foot hangar filled with numerous aircraft.
22.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Gardens 411 Bethel Church Rd, Townsend, TN MoreLess Info
Hedgewood Gardens is an extensive and varied wildflower garden. The garden features more than 500 species of wild flowers, and offers wild flowers for visitors to purchase as well as walking paths.
22.8 Miles
77% 122 votes
Go Karts 2879 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 MoreLess Info
Fast Tracks offers different attractions for kids and adults, from amusement park rides, carnival games and a fun slide, to the site's main attraction – go karts. Fast Tracks offers a pro track, a twisting 3-storey elevated track, and double passenger karts for parents and kids.
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