Peek into what life was like Appalachian style when you visit the Museum of Appalachia. More than just a museum, this Appalachian mountain village brings history to life over its impressive 70 acres. Highlights include a chapel, barns, cabins, and even a schoolhouse. You'll also see artifacts and other items like handcrafted instruments that were used to accomplish everyday tasks that we take for granted. Located less than a half hour from Knoxville, this historical excursion is worth the drive.
A growing number of Knoxville music lovers are going all classic, or make that classical, when they enjoy one of the many fine performances of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. This group of highly talented musicians works hard year round to make sure that each performance is a display of consummate musicianship and entertainment. Such presentations as All Beethoven, a special family concert, and sharing the stage with Michael Feinstein are just a few of the recent endeavors that the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra has worked on, with more unforgettable shows to come. Don't miss a note!
Wild attractions await you and your family when you visit the Knoxville Zoo. Enjoy seeing the many animals in their natural habitats as you walk through this impressive venue. The designers of the animal living areas have taken great care to make sure that the creatures are quite visible from several vantage points. The zoo also features a great petting zoo where the kids can feed the llamas. And, don't miss the mesmerizing bird shows as well as kid favorites like lions, bears, penguins and monkeys.