Visitors can stay about 45 minutes from Neyland Stadium while enjoying fall attractions, mountain scenery and local experiences.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Adventure Center) — Fans heading to Knoxville for a Tennessee football game can turn their trip into a full Smoky Mountain getaway by staying in Sevierville.
Sevierville is about 45 minutes from Neyland Stadium and downtown Knoxville, making it an option for visitors who want to attend a game while also experiencing the attractions, restaurants and mountain scenery of the Smokies.
Local attractions include the Blowing Cave Grist Mill, a historic mill dating to the late 1800s that has recently reopened. The property features traditional candy and other experiences for visitors.
Fall also brings additional attractions to the area, with the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival beginning Sept. 18. Cooler evenings and seasonal scenery make the fall months a popular time to visit the Smokies.
For visitors planning a UT football weekend, local tourism officials say Sevierville can serve as a base camp, allowing fans to arrive early, attend the game in Knoxville and stay for several days to explore the surrounding area.
The combination of college football and a Smoky Mountain vacation gives visitors an opportunity to make more of their trip than just game day.
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