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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44.6 Miles
99% 479 votes
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USA Raft

Rafting 3630 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Prepare to get soaked at USA Raft in Hartford, Tennessee. This aventure tourism company is staffed by whitewater rafting experts capable of navigating the country's wildest and most dangerous rapids.
44.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Camping Site 471 Cosby Park Road, Hartford, TN 37722 MoreLess Info
Located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cosby Campground has 26 camping spots for tents. There are over 800 miles of trails that can be accessed via this campground, such as the famous Appalachian Trail.
44.7 Miles
92% 86 votes
Fishing 3365 Coopers Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Fishing is made simple and easy at Copper Creek Trout Farm & Pond. Guests to the farm are supplied with all equipment needed to get a catch. Then, the staff will gut and ready the fish for cooking.
44.8 Miles
99% 359 votes
Rafting 3165 Big Creek Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Big Bear Rafting offers white water rafting excursions for the adventurous. Rafters can take in the views of the Great Smoky Mountains while exploring Big Pigeon River with the help of a highly trained guide.
44.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Rafting 3165 Big Creek Road, Hartford, TN 37753 MoreLess Info
Big Bear Expeditions White Water Rafting offers rafting trips and scenic views along the Pigeon River. Seasonal fully guided rafting tours are available along with specialty training and group events.
45.2 Miles
91% 241 votes
Breweries 61 Depot Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
The over 21 crowd will enjoy a visit to Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City. Along with a taproom where their distinct beers can be tasted, special events such as musical concerts are often hosted at this venue.
45.3 Miles
71% 7 votes
Kayaking 105 Depot St., Bryson City, NC MoreLess Info
PaddleFish Kayaking is a tour company that takes guests on a variety of kayaking trips on scenic Fontana Lake for both half and full days. The company also leads multi-day backpacking and kayaking trips.
45.3 Miles
75% 8 votes
Kayaking 59 Depot Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Offering guided kayak tours, PaddleFish Kayaking - Private Day Trips, takes paddlers on an exploration of Lake Fontana and the Great Smoky Mountain in western North Carolina. Tours range from three hours for beginners to three days for serious paddlers.
45.3 Miles
83% 219 votes
Specialty Museums 100 Greenlee St, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
The collection of model trains at the Smokey Mountain Trains Museum dates back to 1918. There are actually two model railroad layouts with 7,000 Lionel engines, cars, and accessories in addition to a children's activity center and toy shop.
45.3 Miles
97% 67 votes
Rafting 226 Everett Street, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot, Bryson City, NC 28713 MoreLess Info
Wildwater Nantahala Raft & Rail - Private Trips offers opportunities for inexperienced and experienced rafters to spend all day on the water in a new, fun, and adrenaline pumping environment.
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