Best Museums in Walland

"When was the last time you walked the red carpet with an A-List star or stepped into the spotlight with Hollywood royalty?. Visit the Hollywood Wax Museum for your chance to pose with your favorites using fun props and costumes for the best pics from your vacation!. Swooning is totally in order as you catch a Hollywood hunk or leading lady looking right at you."

"Visiting the Hollywood Wax Museum is like attending the Oscars or the Golden Globes!. Guests at this museum will have the chance to snap selfies with all of their favorite celebrities…well, wax replicas of them at least. Some of the stars you can expect to see at the museum include Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Bradley Cooper, and Will Ferrell."

"Have you ever wanted to meet some of Hollywood’s most famous stars?. The Hollywood Wax Museum gives you that opportunity. While the stars you encounter are made of wax, you will feel like they are coming to life as you have the opportunity to get your picture made singing on stage with Hollywood’s most famous singers!"

"The Knoxville Museum of Art, designed by American architect Edward Larrabee Barnes, offers tours, workshops, outreach programs, artist residencies and more. In addition to its permanent exhibits, it hosts a range of temporary exhibitions from a wide variety of artists. In 2014, the museum unveiled a monumental glass installation – the largest figural glass installation in the world – by Knoxville artist Richard Jolley."

"For 25 years, the Knoxville Museum of Art has done its best to promote local art from the state, focusing on Southern Appalachian culture and artists from the region. With no admission cost, it’s among the free things to do in Knoxville that is a great way to occupy yourself this weekend. The Museum of Art is housed in a beautiful building made from state-mined marble, racking up a $6 million renovation bill."

"The locally-quarried Tennessee pink marble building houses works from regional artists. Children can release their inner artist at the Creative Corner. Don't miss Knoxville-native Richard Jolley's "Cycle of Life: Within the Power of Dreams and the Wonder of Infinity," the largest assembled figurative glass-and-steel in the world."

"The Guinness World Records Adventure is another one of the best museums in Gatlinburg TN. This popular attraction is all about the incredible feats and stunts that have made their way into the famous Guinness Book of World Records. Highlights of the newly remodeled museum include the world’s largest Pac-Man game, seats from Wrigley Field, Joe Louis’s championship belt, and a wall dedicated to Peyton Manning. In addition to all of these amazing artifacts, the Guinness World Records Adventure also features around 50 interactive exhibits and challenges that allow families to compete against one another."

"Another one of the unique museums in Gatlinburg is the Guinness World Records Adventure, where you can see the pages of the famous book come to life!. You are sure to be entertained and mesmerized by the authentic memorabilia, unbelievable exhibits, and themed galleries!. There are also 20 interactive games and challenges for you to play including Block Breaker, Quick Draw, Lumberjack Tree Hack, and Frisbee Toss."

"Explore the timeless faces of Southern Appalachian mountain folk and the rural farmers in the pencil and paint artwork at the Paul Murray Gallery!. This art gallery is located on Gatlinburg’s historic 8-mile loop road and is one of the highlights of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Artist Paul Murray records the timeless faces of the pioneer lifestyle, and he has several art collections available, including the Appalachia Series, Mirrored Souls Collection, the Ouellette Series and The Last of the Legend Series."

"The Paul Murray Studio & Gallery displays the work of one of Gatlinburg’s most accomplished artists. After dropping out of school at age 13, Paul Murray became a professional painter and sketch artist. Murray’s work focuses on the rural residents of the Appalachian mountains."

"Just a block away from Market Square and diagonal to the East Tennessee History Center, it’s a great place to start the day with some caffeine and pleasant conversation with your barista. And if you like the neighborhood already, that’s greater than great since you’ll be looping back around to it later in the day."

"Mike and Cheryl Fowler as well as their daughter Ava run this clay studio, where you can buy handmade pottery and also take a seat behind the potter’s wheel for some hands-on instruction."

"It’s nearing the end of your second day in Gatlinburg, but before you go to dinner, head up to the observation deck of the Gatlinburg Space Needle. In the evening, the Space Needle’s 360-degree view of the Parkway and the surrounding area is unbelievable. No trip to Gatlinburg is complete without going to the top of the Space Needle and seeing the Parkway lit up. For even more fun, hop on one of the glass elevators and check out Arcadia, a 25,000 square-foot recreation center with an arcade, laser tag and a hurricane simulator."

"The Iris Theater at the Gatlinburg Space Needle is another wonderful destination for live entertainment in Gatlinburg. The Iris is currently hosting Impossibilities: An Evening of Magic, Mindreading, and Mayhem."

"Head back in time to see the story of Knoxville firsthand at the beautiful Blount Mansion. The home belonged to William Blount, most well known for signing the U.S Constitution and for being the Governor of the Southwest Territory. The house dates from 1792 and William Blount’s presence here is actually the reason why Knoxville is the capitol of Tennessee."

"From the outside, the Blount Mansion doesn’t strike visitors as anything too remarkable. It looks very modern for a house built in the 1790s. It was the home of the Southwest territory’s only governor, William Blount, and served as its capitol building; Tennessee’s constitution was drafted there too."

"If you’re looking for a luxury hotel in Knoxville, look no further than The Tennessean. This downtown boutique hotel has an authentic Old World vibe, which is appropriate given that it was originally built for the 1982 World’s Fair. Luxurious amenities include a robe and slippers, daily turn-down service, 24-hour front desk staff, a dedicated concierge, and personal butler service available upon request."

"We stayed at the new and stylish Tennessean Hotel which has a prime central location downtown across the street from the Sunsphere and an easy 5-10 minute walk to Market Square. For other hotels in Knoxville our partner Booking.com has over 70 properties to choose from"