Vacationing in Knoxville, Tennessee, affords tourists plentiful sightseeing opportunities near the Smoky Mountains. Visitors seeking cozy, cabin-style lodgings will find several options in Knoxville that provide close access to historical downtown sites and a short drive to attractions at Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Maplehurst Inn was built in downtown Knoxville in 1917. The mansion was converted to an 11-room bed-and-breakfast in 1982. In historic Maplehurst Park, the inn features views of the Tennessee River and is decorated to reflect tastes of the 18th century.
Maplehurst Inn
800 West Hill Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-523-7773
maplehurstinn.com
Downtown Knoxville's Brimer House Inn is a three-room bed-and-breakfast. It was converted and restored in 1998 from a home originally built in 1909, and it is in the Historic Old North Knoxville Neighborhood.
Brimer House Inn
203 W. Glenwood Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37917
865-521-7748
brimerhouseinn.com
The River Overlook Bed & Breakfast in the historical Riverdale area features two suites, views of the French Broad River, fishing, canoeing and walking trails. The cabin features wood ceilings and a veranda with rocking chairs.
The River Overlook Bed & Breakfast
7855 Kodak Road
Knoxville, TN 37914
865-680-9492
theriveroverlook.com
The theater and financial district is home to Cook Loft, a luxury two-bedroom lodging suitable for personal vacations or events requiring an extended stay in Knoxville. Built in 1924, the space was once used for retail but now accommodates wedding guests, corporate meetings and private parties.
Cook Loft
722 S. Gay St.
Knoxville, TN 37902
865-310-2216
cookloft.com
