World's Fair Park is a public park in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The park sits on the former fairgrounds of the 1982 World's Fair hosted in Knoxville. …See more
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Aug 26, 2024
We visited in the off season so all we did was walk around Knoxville to see the history & art. Went in the sunsphere. You have to purchase tickets ahead of time online. Times are every half an hour b… Full review by ShannaMoo
Aug 10, 2024
We drove around the world’s fair park, but did not get out. Parking was not convenient. I did not realize you can go up in the sun sphere for $5 until we were on to our future destinations. We ended … Full review by joaniemaria
Jun 25, 2024
What a beautiful and clean city. There are a lot of small restaurants, art and shopping. We walked a lot and there were activities for all edges. we wanted to visit the sun sphere but was sold out. I… Full review by traveleroIndiana
How safe is it to walk to the park from the Gay St area during the day? Would it be ok for someone (a female) by herself? We've been approached by people asking for money the two evenings we've been on Gay St and the Market area.
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During the day, especially during a weekday, you should be OK if you make sure it is daylight when you start & finish. Use a quick pace, walk with intention & purpose, avoid secluded …
During the day, especially during a weekday, you should be OK if you make sure it is daylight when you start & finish. Use a quick pace, walk with intention & purpose, avoid secluded areas & alleyways. Use the pedestrian bridge to cross Henley Street. DO NOT WEAR HEADPHONES OR HAVE YOUR EYES ON YOUR PHONE - be aware of your surroundings. Ignore the panhandlers (their activity is illegal, so don’t feel guilty) and be prepared to run if you ever feel threatened (leave your stilettos at home). Downtown can be a very pleasant place to walk as lots of people work and live downtown. University students are coming and going. My husband worked downtown over 30 years and loved to take a walk during his lunch hour. After dark, a female alone could be more at risk. A risk I wouldn’t take.
Are there picnic facilities or food vendors in world's fair park?
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There is areas for picnicking but no vendors on a normal basis. There is a restaurant in the sphere and eating placing close to the park, but other during special events no vendors
How safe would going up in the Sunsphere be for someone with no sense of danger? My adult son has autism and is very impulsive and doesn't have a good sense of danger. I wanted to know if there are any open high up areas that would be unsafe for him getting to the elevator or once you are up in the Sunsphere. It looks like there is an open observation deck, but is the glass enclosed part open in any area? Thanks!
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It's totally safe, I don't think you will have any issues.
Yes, dogs are welcomed at the park. They may need to be on a leash if they like to run around a lot, but, if they stick with you, it should be okay to go without a leash.
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