The annual Dogwood Arts Festival celebrates the blooming of the dogwood trees in the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. The festival includes a parade, various displays of arts and crafts, a home-and-garden show and live music at locations throughout Knoxville, most notably in the city's downtown area. Visitors attending the festival can choose from a variety of hotels.
The official hotel of the Dogwood Arts Festival, the Crowne Plaza Hotel Knoxville is near the campus of the University of Tennessee and the Sunsphere Tower from the 1982 World's Fair. The hotel is within walking distance of attractions such as Market Square, Old City and the Tennessee Theatre. Mahogany's, the hotel's on-site restaurant, is decorated with classic woodworkings and elegant furniture. It features hearty American dishes and a seafood and prime rib buffet on Friday evenings.
Located in the heart of the city's business district, the Hilton Knoxville is convenient to Dogwood Arts Festival activities as well as attractions such as the Blount Mansion, the East Tennessee Historical Society, the Frank McClung Museum, the James White Fort and the John J. Duncan Federal Building. On-site dining options include the Orange Martini lounge, featuring cocktails, burgers and salads, and Marty's Bistro, featuring freshly prepared dinner entrees and a season wine list. The hotel also contains the Market Cafe, open for breakfast and lunch, and a Starbucks coffee shop.
Located in the Fort Sanders Historic District, steps away from the Knoxville Convention Center, the Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House Hotel has been honored by the Starwood corporation as the company's Hotel of the Year and with the company's Tiffany Award for overall guest satisfaction. A totally smoke-free facility, the hotel offers a full-service fitness room and a business center open 24 hours a day. McEwan's Kitchen, the hotel's restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Located on the banks of the Tennessee River, the Knoxville Marriott is convenient to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Neyland Stadium, Thompson Boling Arena and the Knoxville Zoo. Market Square, a hub for dining, entertainment and shopping, is a half-mile from the hotel. The hotel's Hill Street Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Marriott Lounge offers full cocktail service, snacks and dinner entrees. Nearby restaurants include Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Chesapeake's Seafood House and Nama Sushi Bar.
