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World's Fair Park - 1060 World's Fair Park Drive, Telephone - 865-215-1158 or 800-727-8045. An amusement park situated on the western edge of downtown and home to the Sunsphere. This is a huge glass ball mounted on a round concrete tower - youv'e got to see it to believe it. Entrance is free and they are open from 9 am to 4.30 pm Mondays to Saturdays. There are plenty of restaurants around so you can always rest up for a bite to eat

Knoxville Zoo - Take Interstate 40 to exit 392. After exiting, follow the signs to Knoxville Zoo - for more detailed directions log onto http://www.knoxville-zoo.org/information.htm During certain times of the year some of the animals are brought inside due to extreme weather conditions. During the summer months the zoo is open from Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. In winter 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. every day. Admission fees are - adults - $10.95 each, children 3-12: $6.95 each and children under 3 are free. Strollers and wheelchairs can be hired, the Safari Grill offers full meals for the entire family and the Zoo Shop is open from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Knoxville Parks & Gardens

Fountain City Lake & Park - 117 Hotel Road, North Knoxville (left off the Broadway exit, about a mile north). A tranquil area made up of 8 acres of open space. There are a few sheltered picnic spots but plenty of walking trails and a lake. For the more energetic, there's an outdoor basketball court and a playground for the kids.

Inskip Pool & Park - 4204 Bruhin Road, Northwest Knoxville, Telephone - (865) 687-9919. To reach the park, travel on the I-75 North to Merchant's Road Exit. Right off exit and first right onto Central Avenue Pike. At the 2nd traffic light, turn left onto Bruin Road and the park and pool are 1/4 mile further on, on the right. There's 12 acres of park with tennis courts and a swimming pool and a playground for the kids. With it's shelters and restrooms you can take the opportunity to wind down and relax.

Knoxville Restaurants and Bars

Knoxville Restaurants

Calhoun's on the River - 400 Neyland Dr. Knoxville. Known for their barbeques with their slow roasting and smoking technique, they have become a sort after spot to grab a good meal. In addition, they offer catfish, smoked prime rib, a good variety steaks as well as chicken and shrimp dishes.

The Bristro at Bijou - 807 S Gay Str., Knoxville, (In the historic Bijou Theater), Telephone - (865) 544 0537. They serve good home style lunches and dinners that suit the event of the moment in the theater. The meals served range from American style cooking to classic regional southern cuisine which are sure to please the palette.

Knoxville children's activities

World's Fair Park - 1060 World's Fair Park Drive, Telephone - 865-215-1158 or 800-727-8045. An amusement park situated on the western edge of downtown and home to the Sunsphere. This is a huge glass ball mounted on a round concrete tower - youv'e got to see it to believe it. Entrance is free and they are open from 9 am to 4.30 pm Mondays to Saturdays. There are plenty of restaurants around so you can always rest up for a bite to eat

Knoxville Zoo - Take Interstate 40 to exit 392. After exiting, follow the signs to Knoxville Zoo - for more detailed directions log onto http://www.knoxville-zoo.org/information.htm During certain times of the year some of the animals are brought inside due to extreme weather conditions. During the summer months the zoo is open from Mondays through Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. In winter 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. every day. Admission fees are - adults - $10.95 each, children 3-12: $6.95 each and children under 3 are free. Strollers and wheelchairs can be hired, the Safari Grill offers full meals for the entire family and the Zoo Shop is open from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.