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Knoxville Area / East Tennessee Cheap-o Outings & Things I want to do!

A 4 day trip, travelling to Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Athens, Sevierville …
for the locals and family to enjoy
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Day 3 - Knoxville

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Knoxville Zoological Gardens

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Children and adults of all ages will discover a world of wonder at this large zoo that is home to over 800 exotic …
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3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr
Knoxville, TN 37914-4416
United States
865-637-5331
Day 3 8:00am - Day 3 5:00pm
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http://www.knoxville-zoo.org/

Local radio station, Love89, is giving away free child admission tickets for THIS (8/1/09) weekend!

Adult admission is $17 or less
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Unscheduled - Knoxville

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Crescent Bend, the Armstrong-Lockett House

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Once the centerpiece of a working 600-acre farm, this exquisite historic home is filled with 18th century antique fu …
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2728 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919-4618
United States
865-637-3163
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for someday. not this weekend.
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World's Fair Park

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Once the site of the 1982 World's Fair, this magnificent 52-acre park includes a large variety of attractions …
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525 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902-2810
United States
865-523-4228,800-727-8045
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Sunsphere is free! You can now go up onto the observation deck inside and get AWESOME views!
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Candy Factory and Victorian Houses

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One of the finest chocolate factories in the South, this historic candy factory building offers visitors a chance to …
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1060 Worlds Fair Park Dr
Knoxville, TN 37916-1653
United States
865-552-2049
Notes
Do this at the same time as the World's Fair Park and Sunsphere!
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Ramsey House Plantation

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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Georgian style house built of local limestone and marble wa …
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2614 Thorngrove Pike
Knoxville, TN 37914-9704
United States
865-546-0745
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For someday, not this weekend

$7 or less admission
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House Mountain

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Beautiful views of the scenic Smoky Mountains are available at this 500-acre park that climbs 1,000 feet in elevation …
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9601 Hogskin Road
Knoxville, TN 37901
United States
865-215-2346
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sounds interesting. not this weekend, though
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Ijams Nature Center

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Located alongside the Tennessee River, this 150-acre environmental park features many wildlife viewing areas, …
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2915 Island Home Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920-2738
United States
86-577-4717
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Museum of Appalachia

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Nestled on 65 beautifully landscaped acres, this museum complex is \"the most authentic and complete replica of …
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Knoxville, TN 37940
United States
865-494-7680
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It's in Norris, TN, which is about 40 minutes north of downtown Knoxville.
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James White's Fort

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The original home of General James White, founder of Knoxville, this historic fort provides a glimpse into the daily …
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205 E Hill Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915-2514
United States
865-525-6514
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close to downtown/river. open 8-4, i think.
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Blount Mansion

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The only registered National Historical Landmark in Knoxville, this magnificent mansion was home of Governor William …
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200 W Hill Ave
Knoxville, TN 37902-1812
United States
865-525-2375
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close to downtown/river and james white's fort
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Alex Haley Statue

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Magnificent 13-foot bronze statue that honors Pulitzer Prize winner Alex Haley, the author of \"Roots\", who made …
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1600 Dandridge Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915-1952
United States
,800-727-8045
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in a park. free, of course
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

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This 32,000 square foot Interactive hall of fame museum \"honors the past, celebrates the present, and promotes …
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700 Hall of Fame Drive
Knoxville, TN 37915
United States
865-633-9000
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Frank H. McClung Museum

Natural history and art museum. FREE admission!
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1327 Circle Park Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
USA
865-974-2144
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Free Admission!
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McKay's Used Books

This place literally is the MEGA store for used books, cds, videos, and video games. You can spend hours here …More  
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230 Papermill Place Way
Knoxville, Tennessee 37919
USA
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Unscheduled - Oak Ridge

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American Museum of Science and Energy

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Many exhibits on science, energy, and the world around us are on display at this museum where you can learn such thi …
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300 S Tulane Ave
Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6726
United States
(865) 576-3200
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$5 or less admission
http://www.amse.org/
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Unscheduled - Athens

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Mayfield Dairy Farms Visitor Center

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This milk and ice cream processing dairy offers tours and ice cream tasting.
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4 Mayfield Lane
Athens, TN 37303
United States
423-745-2151,800-362-9546
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Unscheduled - Sevierville

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Forbidden Caverns

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Learn about ancient mysteries and Indian legends at this cavern that is one of the greatest natural attractions in t …
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455 Blowing Cave Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876-1270
United States
865-453-5972
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About 60 minutes east of Knoxville
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Unscheduled - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Cades Cove

Hiking and touring of historical buildings
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA
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9 miles from Townsend, TN, about an hour away from Knoxville. and, of course, FREE
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Sunsphere

on the site of the World's Fair Park. Free admission to the observation deck from 9am-10pm!
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adjacent to World's Fair Park
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Unscheduled - Sweetwater

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Lost Sea

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Have you ever been on a road trip and stopped in a small town to see "the world's largest ball of twine" or some oth …
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140 Lost Sea Rd
Sweetwater, TN 37874-6724
United States
+1 423 337 6616
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http://www.thelostsea.com/prices.html

A little more pricey. $16 or less
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Unscheduled - Clinton

Green McAdoo Cultural Center

FREE admission to this museum that touts being the first desegregated school in the South!
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101 School Street
Clinton, Tennessee 37717
USA
865-463-6500
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Free Admission!
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Unscheduled - Rugby

Historic Rugby, Tennessee

Victorian England in the Tennessee Cumberlands. Lots of activities and guided tours available throughout the year …More  
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5517 Rugby Hwy
Rugby, Tennessee 37733
USA
1-888-214-3400
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General Admission is $8 or less.

About 45 minutes west of Knoxville
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Unscheduled - Jonesborough

International Storytelling Center

The International Storytelling Center and Festival site. Weekly shows by travelling storytellers all summer long …More  
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116 W. Main Street
Jonesborough, Tennessee 37659
USA
800-952-8392
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Admission is $12 or less
Located about 90 minutes from Knoxville.


July 28 - August 1
Award-winning author and storyteller, Tim Tingle is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Tingle brings the lore of his native Choctaw Nation to life in lively Rabbit trickster tales and compelling historical stories. He plays the native flute, and often accompanies himself with an assortment of rattles and drums, adding a haunting musical dimension to a concert. Tingle has appeared at major storytelling and folklore festivals throughout America, and has completed eleven storytelling tours of Germany for the U.S. Department of Defense. An avid collector of tribal stories, Tingle founded the Choctaw Storytelling Festival in 2004. "You have your finger on the pulse of what it is to be Choctaw." ~Board member, Choctaw Code-Talkers Association
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