Zoo Knoxville is one of the premiere zoological experiences in the southeast. Committed to sharing wildly fun experiences that educate and inspire, we feature acres of creative habitats for animal lovers of all ages to explore.
Ijams has a variety of things to do like hiking and swimming at the quarry! There is also the opportunity to do the TreeTop Zipline Adventure and much more within Ijams. Use this link to learn more: https://navitatknoxville.com/adventures/adventure-park-info/
If you prefer to hike mountains, House Mountain is a popular area to visit. House Mountain is a 527-acre natural area located in Knox County only 15 miles driving distance from downtown Knoxville. The 2,100-foot crest of House Mountain provides significant vistas where visitors can gaze upon the parallel ranges of the Unakas to the southeast and Cumberlands to the northwest, each some 30 miles away.