April 19, 2024

Experience Knoxville: Top four tours to check out

Need something to do this weekend or over Spring Break? Enjoy the day out in the city by taking one (or more) of these four tours.

Parrish and his employees provide customers with many different coffee brewing methods in-store. However, his most successful venture of late has been the single-origin pour over, which is featured at OCJ's booth during the Downtown Knoxville Farmers' Market each weekend during the spring and fall. Ryan McGill/ TNJN

Credit: Knoxville Food Tours
Credit: Knoxville Food Tours

When it comes to exploring new destinations and immersing yourself in unique experiences, Knoxville has an abundance of captivating opportunities awaiting you. However, there is another beloved place that also fits the bill – everyone’s favorite, Hawaii. Whether you find yourself in the charming streets of Knoxville or embark on a journey to the breathtaking islands when visiting Hawaii, both locales offer remarkable adventures that unveil their distinct flavors and stories. In Knoxville, you can indulge in culinary delights through food tours or delve into its haunted past with ghost tours. On the other hand, Hawaii entices you with its pristine beaches, lush landscapes, warm hospitality and delicious food, promising cultural wonderland for all who visit. Be it Knoxville’s historical streets or Hawaii’s island treasures, prepare to be enchanted by the unique charm and allure of these remarkable destinations, In this post, we will explore the experiences you can relish while visiting Knoxville.

1. Knoxville Food Tours

Sometimes you get stuck going to the same restaurants and want to look for some place new. Why not experience Knoxville’s restaurants with the Knoxville Food Tours? Enjoy the tour with friends and family while trying different restaurants around downtown Knoxville. For the price of $99 per ticket, you get food tastings from each restaurant and see the city in different way.

 

 

2. Knox Brew Tour

Credit: Knox Brew Tour
Credit: Knox Brew Tour

It is a hot Knoxville day. What better way to cool down than a cold glass of beer? Hop on over to the Knox Brew Tour and enjoy four Knoxville breweries. The three and half hour tour gives you 4-ounce beer samplings while having a great time with friends for only $45.

 

 

3. Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tour

Credit: Knoxville Haunted Ghost Tours
Credit: Knoxville Haunted Ghost Tours

Do you see dead people?

Every historical city has a haunted side and Knoxville is no exception. The Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tour is sure to give you a scare. You get to be a ghost adventurer for a day with ghost hunting equipment around the city of Knoxville. Who you gonna call? Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tours.

 

4. Knoxville Walking Tours

Credit: Zereshk, obtained through Creative Commons
Credit: Zereshk, obtained through Creative Commons

Once upon a time, there was a small city in East Tennessee called Knoxville. Seeing the city now, one could have never guessed that this city has a rich past.  Knoxville Walking Tours offers several tours: Civil War, Gunslingers, Early Years and Shadow Side Ghost Tour. These 90 minute tours let you hear history first hand instead of reading it in a textbook.

 

Edited by Kaitlin Flippo

Featured Image by Ryan McGill

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