Shake up the weekend and pack up the car for an inexpensive road trip to Knoxville, Tennessee to see the historic World’s Fair Park. Don’t worry, it’s really affordable to visit. For the low price of free, you and your family can enjoy a fun simple adventure with an interactive history lesson. Whether you live in or are visiting Tennessee, World’s Fair Park is a sight to see.
Appreciate the beauty of World’s Fair Park in Downtown Knoxville.
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The park commemorates the 1982 World’s Fair hosted in Knoxville, Tennessee.
mommypennylane / Tripadvisor The fair, given the theme “Energy Turns the World”, attracted over 11 million visitors from countries around the world from May 1, 1982, until October 31, 1982.
Take a road trip with the family to World’s Fair Park.
hsbvim / Tripadvisor Enter the park on Eleventh Street near Cumberland Ave. As you approach the park, you’ll see the iconic Sunsphere Tower.
The Sunsphere is a 266-foot structure that stood as the main symbol for the exposition.
Christophe92 / Tripadvisor In fact, it’s one of two structures still remaining from the World’s Fair.
Get close to see its sparkling beauty.
Omar S / Tripadvisor The sphere itself is a 24-karat gold glass paneled ball that’s 75 feet in diameter.
Head on inside! Admission is free.
romanpiekosz / Tripadvisor Make your way to the fourth floor observation deck to learn more about Knoxville.
Peer through the glass panels to see all of downtown Knoxville.
romanpiekosz / Tripadvisor It’s a great way to quickly explore the city.
As you head out, check out the second fair structure - the amphitheater.
Joshua Kohler / Google Maps The Tennessee Amphitheater used to host country and classical music concerts.
Cool off outside of the tower in the splash pads surrounded by the world’s flags.
Cecelia Greenberg-English / Google Maps
Before you leave, take a moment to visit the Veterans Memorial.
Paul F / Tripadvisor The entire World’s Fair Park is a unique interactive history lesson for the whole family.
Plan ahead for your trip to the World’s Fair Park.
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mommypennylane / Tripadvisor
The fair, given the theme “Energy Turns the World”, attracted over 11 million visitors from countries around the world from May 1, 1982, until October 31, 1982.
hsbvim / Tripadvisor
Enter the park on Eleventh Street near Cumberland Ave. As you approach the park, you’ll see the iconic Sunsphere Tower.
Christophe92 / Tripadvisor
In fact, it’s one of two structures still remaining from the World’s Fair.
Omar S / Tripadvisor
The sphere itself is a 24-karat gold glass paneled ball that’s 75 feet in diameter.
romanpiekosz / Tripadvisor
Make your way to the fourth floor observation deck to learn more about Knoxville.
It’s a great way to quickly explore the city.
Joshua Kohler / Google Maps
The Tennessee Amphitheater used to host country and classical music concerts.
Cecelia Greenberg-English / Google Maps
Paul F / Tripadvisor
The entire World’s Fair Park is a unique interactive history lesson for the whole family.
You tell us. What is your favorite road trip destination in Tennessee?
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Address: Sunsphere, 810 Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902, USA
