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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Let your imagination run wild with countless LEGO bricks, meet professional builders, listen to seminars, and shop LEGO collections
26.0 Miles
81% 16 votes
Train Tours Hwy 58, Oak Ridge, TN MoreLess Info
Affiliated with and run by the Southern Appalachia Railway Museum, the Secret City Scenic Excursion Train offers 14-mile, hour-long round trips on a restored 1940s-era train. The train offers group rates, and some rides feature dinner.
26.1 Miles
97% 72 votes
Hiking Trails Tremont Road, Townsend, TN MoreLess Info
Upper Tremont Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a two-mile road in the center of the park that offers a unique area serenity. Many hiking and horseback riding trails begin here, and visitors also enjoy fishing.
26.5 Miles
92% 499 votes
Visitor Centers 1 Cades Cove Loop Road, Townsend, TN 37882 MoreLess Info
Your first stop when traveling to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, should be a visit to Cades Cove Visitor Center. From here, you can plan your trip into the most popular area of the park, see a Ranger-led program, see the historic Grist mill, and more.
27.5 Miles
99% 630 votes
Ziplines 2820 Legacy Vista Drive, Sevierville, TN 37876 MoreLess Info
As the first eco-friendly zipline adventure available in the Great Smoky Mountains area, Adventure Ziplines of Pigeon Forge offers a thrilling adventure to those who visit. The company offers seven ziplines up to 2,500 feet long.
27.9 Miles
96% 771 votes
Lookouts Gatlinburg By-Pass, Gatlinburg, TN MoreLess Info
Located along the Gatlinburg Bypass, Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook provides excellent views and opportunities for taking photos of the surrounding mountains.
28.2 Miles
85% 498 votes
Mini Golf 188 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf offers two 18 hole miniature golf courses each with its own unique theme and decorations. One of the courses features a Davy Crockett theme, the other a barnyard theme.
28.3 Miles
88% 449 votes
Specialty Museums 510 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Christ in the Smokies Museum & Gardens is a museum featuring 3D dioramas of scenes detailing the life of Christ. These dioramas utilize life size figures, music, and special effects. Visitors will also find a garden and a gift shop.
28.4 Miles
87% 1674 votes
Mini Golf 340 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains as you play a whimsical round of mini-golf at Hillbilly Golf in Gatlinburg. Hillbilly Golf features two courses that are appropriate for all ages, but challenging enough to keep players coming back for more.
28.4 Miles
91% 4709 votes
Distilleries 903 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Experience true Tennessee moonshine at the Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery in Gatlinburg. Sold in Mason jars, Ole Smoky Moonshine is available in plain, lemon, cherry, apple pie and blackberry flavors.
28.4 Miles
57% 1389 votes
Specialty Museums 800 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 MoreLess Info
Come to the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for a look at some of the craziest exhibits around. Guests always leave feeling utterly amaze and looking forward to their next visit.
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