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World's Fair Park & Sunsphere

A sight in World's Fair Park, Knoxville, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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World's Fair Park & Sunsphere in World's Fair Park, Knoxville
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Why go

1982 World's Fair grounds with the gold Sunsphere tower.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Knoxville, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Knoxville Museum of Art and J.C. Holdway. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
World's Fair Park
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Knoxville, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Knoxville Museum of Art

    Free museum focused on East Tennessee art, with Richard Jolley's glass installation.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    J.C. Holdway

    Chef Joseph Lenn's wood-fired Southern cooking downtown.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Yassin's Falafel House

    Beloved downtown falafel shop run by a Syrian refugee family.

    Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Market Square

    Pedestrian square with restaurants, patios and a Saturday farmers market.

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Tennessee Theatre

    Restored 1928 movie palace with a Mighty Wurlitzer organ.

    Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Pretentious Beer Co.

    Old City brewery and glassblowing studio pouring beer in its own glassware.

    Drinks · 0.6 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

World's Fair Park & Sunsphere is a stop on our Smokies Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Knoxville

World's Fair Park & Sunsphere is our only sight pick in Knoxville; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Knoxville guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Knoxville run from 47°F in January to 89°F in August; July is usually the wettest month. For World's Fair Park & Sunsphere itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Knoxville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Knoxville weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for World's Fair Park & Sunsphere, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
810 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
Coordinates
35.96171, -83.92335
Destination
Knoxville, Tennessee

World's Fair Park & Sunsphere: quick answers

How much time do you need at World's Fair Park & Sunsphere?

Plan on about 45 minutes at World's Fair Park & Sunsphere. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit World's Fair Park & Sunsphere?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Free observation deck on the 4th floor.

Is World's Fair Park & Sunsphere free?

Yes, we list World's Fair Park & Sunsphere as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is World's Fair Park & Sunsphere?

World's Fair Park & Sunsphere is at 810 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA, in World's Fair Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include World's Fair Park & Sunsphere?

World's Fair Park & Sunsphere appears on Smokies Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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