Guidebook for Strawberry Plains
Food Scene
Because of their excellent Fried Green Tomatoes with spicy grits and Shrimp with grits.
Puleo's Grille
Because of their excellent Fried Green Tomatoes with spicy grits and Shrimp with grits.
The Chop House
1649 ParkwayGreat steaks and chops.
Great Pizza, Great Brunch, Great Burritos, Lots of Veggie Options and on Market Square.
77 locals recommend
The Tomato Head
12 Market SquareGreat Pizza, Great Brunch, Great Burritos, Lots of Veggie Options and on Market Square.
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayDinner show like no other....
The French Market Creperie Downtown
412 Clinch AveAll sorts of savory and sweet crepes.
Kaizen
127 S Central StSouthern take on Asian fusion food. Really unique and great
Pizza Plus
210 Andrew Johnson HwyPizza
Flapjack's Pancake Cabin
2734 ParkwayPancakes
Parks & Nature
Beautiful nature hikes with frequent guided tours and activities such a tagging Monarch butterflies.
http://www.outdoorknoxville.com/places/trails/east/seven-islands-sp-trails
39 locals recommend
Seven Islands State Birding Park
2809 Kelly LnBeautiful nature hikes with frequent guided tours and activities such a tagging Monarch butterflies.
http://www.outdoorknoxville.com/places/trails/east/seven-islands-sp-trails
Especially recommend for star-gazing nights.
For 2018, it is November 17.
http://www.smokymtnastro.org/starparties.htm
7 locals recommend
Cade's Cove Scenic Loop
Cades Cove Loop RoadEspecially recommend for star-gazing nights.
For 2018, it is November 17.
http://www.smokymtnastro.org/starparties.htm
Oakes Farm
8240 Corryton RdPumpkin Patch and Corn Maze.
www.oakesfarm.com
Wonderful hiking and views for people and dogs.
About 15-20 minutes from house.
13 locals recommend
House Mountain State Natural Area
9601 Hogskin RdWonderful hiking and views for people and dogs.
About 15-20 minutes from house.
Neighborhood kid's playground and walking trail with picturesque water wheel. It is next to a community pool, Carter Pool.
Paschal Carter Park
9218 Carter Mill DrNeighborhood kid's playground and walking trail with picturesque water wheel. It is next to a community pool, Carter Pool.
Carter Community Pool
9218 Carter Mill DrCommunity Pool $7 to enter.
Carter Community Park
Nearby park
Great for Nature exhibits, hikes, zipline and for the beach at the Quarry. Riverside sports has a paddleboard rental for $20/an hour including life jacket - very fun. You can get some food and beer there too.
273 locals recommend
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveGreat for Nature exhibits, hikes, zipline and for the beach at the Quarry. Riverside sports has a paddleboard rental for $20/an hour including life jacket - very fun. You can get some food and beer there too.
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayOutlet stores for Levi's and many others items.
Mast General Store
402 S Gay StClothes, vintage games, candy, and fun....
Mall is not full but movie theater is good and Walmart, Lowe's and Home Depot close by.
East Town Crossing shopping center
4710 Centerline DrMall is not full but movie theater is good and Walmart, Lowe's and Home Depot close by.
Entertainment & Activities
Rollercoasters, easy rides, shows, children's theatre all in a wonderful tree-lined park. Something for everyone any age.
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdRollercoasters, easy rides, shows, children's theatre all in a wonderful tree-lined park. Something for everyone any age.
Smokies Stadium
3540 Line DrGreat local baseball experience...
Outdoor drive in. Arrive at 7 pm and let kids play. Great cafe but you can bring your own food and drinks.
14 locals recommend
Parkway Drive-In Theatre
2909 E Lamar Alexander PkwyOutdoor drive in. Arrive at 7 pm and let kids play. Great cafe but you can bring your own food and drinks.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdWalk under the fish!
Theatre, music, symphony, comedians, opera, movies, silent movies with organ accompaniment in a historic, restored theatre in the center of Knoxville.
112 locals recommend
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StTheatre, music, symphony, comedians, opera, movies, silent movies with organ accompaniment in a historic, restored theatre in the center of Knoxville.
Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrReally good elephant and giraffe exhibits. Great bird show.
NASCAR SpeedPark
1545 ParkwayBumper cars and kid/adult driving amusements.
Arts & Culture
Parrott-Wood Memorial Library
3133 W Old Andrew Johnson HwyLibraries are free and great.
East Tennessee History Center
601 S Gay StLocal history
Drinks & Nightlife
Old City
Close to Market Square, Many Restaurants, Cafes and Microbreweries...
Sightseeing
From 1982 World's Fair and featured on the Simpson's (Bart knocks it over). Go up and view all of Knoxville.
125 locals recommend
Sunsphere
810 Clinch AveFrom 1982 World's Fair and featured on the Simpson's (Bart knocks it over). Go up and view all of Knoxville.
Local country music station in Knoxville Visitor Center. Free live shows every Mon-Fri Noon to one with gift store and cafe.
7 locals recommend
WDVX
301 S Gay StLocal country music station in Knoxville Visitor Center. Free live shows every Mon-Fri Noon to one with gift store and cafe.