BEYOND KNOXVILLE

Explore East Tennessee

Just 45 -90 minutes beyond Knoxville, you’ll find fantastic excursions perfect for a full day of fun. You can be on a trail in the woods, floating down a scenic river, exploring a fascinating historic site, or escaping the heat in one of our many cave systems.

Places Just Beyond Knoxville

Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Townsend, TN – “The Peaceful Side of the Smokies”
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Frozen Head State Park
Cherohala Skyway
Cave Tours Near Knoxville
Hiwassee River

Girl kayaking on the Hiwassee River in East Tennessee

Silhouette of person framed by clouds and mountains near Roan Mountain, TN

Explore Weekend Getaways

Looking for a 2-3 day weekend adventure within 3 hours of Knoxville? We have lots of our favorites listed here. Perhaps a quaint mountain town in North Carolina, a camping getaway, or urban exploration in a city like Chattanooga?

Lake Jocassee, SC
Brevard, NC
Johnson City, TN
Chattanooga, TN
Bryson City, NC
Greenville, SC
Blowing Rock, NC
Abingdon, VA
Asheville, NC
and more!

FInd A Weekend Getaway

Townsend, TN – “The Peaceful Side Of The Smokies”

Flowers blooming along a section of the Townsend Historical Trail

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A scenic mountain landscape with a hiker taking a photo on a rocky trail. The view includes lush green forests and distant mountain ranges under a clear blue sky. A tall tree frames the right side.

Frozen Head State Park

The imposing castle like exterior of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros, TN.

Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area

A thin natural stone arch in a forest, surrounded by leaf-covered ground and trees with autumn foliage. The arch is made of weathered rock, and the area is peaceful and undisturbed, typical of Big South Fork.

Cherohala Skyway

Girl flying kite in a grassy field bald on top of mountain with rolling mountains stretching in the distance

The Complete Guide To The Cherohala Skyway

Hiwassee River

Rafting The Hiwassee River In East Tennessee

Multiple campsites in a wooded campground

Where To Stay Near The Hiwassee River – Campgrounds And Cabins

Cave Tours Near Knoxville

Visitor Center and entrance to the cave boat tour at the Lost Sea

Review Of The Lost Sea Adventure – An Amazing Cave Boat Tour

Pickett State Park

Hazard Cave, a large rock overhang in a forest with a wooden boardwalk and fence protecting rare plants and glowworms.

Don’t Forget!

Check Out Our Weekend Getaways

Great campgrounds, epic hiking trails, fun mountain towns, long bike trails, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and more! You can find it all within 3 hours of Knoxville, perfect for a family mini-vacay.

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