Bamboo Hideaway's Guidebook to Food, Activities and Pet Care
Biking-Hiking
This spot is 1/4 mile from the house so you can walk, drive or bike to it. There are 50 miles of Greenways & Trails: biking trails, walking trails and it is one of the entrances to Baker Creek Nature Preserve which is part of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Ijam's Nature Center is a 5 minute drive.
So-no Taco Restaurant is just 2 minutes away. As well as other restaurants and Kroger grocery. Publix grocery is an 8 minute drive.
Baker Creek Play Forest
1515 Tilson StreetThis spot is 1/4 mile from the house so you can walk, drive or bike to it. There are 50 miles of Greenways & Trails: biking trails, walking trails and it is one of the entrances to Baker Creek Nature Preserve which is part of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Ijam's Nature Center is a 5 minute drive.
So-no Taco Restaurant is just 2 minutes away. As well as other restaurants and Kroger grocery. Publix grocery is an 8 minute drive.
Kayak rentals at the quarry or bring your own flotation devices! Swim and stroll in nature. Free
https://www.visitknoxville.com/listings/meads-quarry/1039/
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Mead's Quarry Lake
Kayak rentals at the quarry or bring your own flotation devices! Swim and stroll in nature. Free
https://www.visitknoxville.com/listings/meads-quarry/1039/
Bike around the Cades Cove loop.
The 11-mile one way road, is a popular bicycling area. It provides bicyclists with excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and touring 19th century homesites. During summer and fall, bicycles may be rented at the campground store (located near Cades Cove Campground). For information call (865) 448-9034.
Other areas suitable for bicyclists include the roads in the Greenbrier and Tremont areas in Tennessee. Download a park map to locate these areas.
https://cadescovetrading.com/bikes/
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Bike around the Cades Cove loop.
The 11-mile one way road, is a popular bicycling area. It provides bicyclists with excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and touring 19th century homesites. During summer and fall, bicycles may be rented at the campground store (located near Cades Cove Campground). For information call (865) 448-9034.
Other areas suitable for bicyclists include the roads in the Greenbrier and Tremont areas in Tennessee. Download a park map to locate these areas.
https://cadescovetrading.com/bikes/
Hike and explore the abandoned city in Elkmont: https://talesofamountainmama.com/elkmont-historic-district-in-the-great-smoky-mountains/
https://tnmuseum.org/Stories/posts/the-curious-case-of-elkmont-tennessee-the-ghost-town-of-the-smoky-mountains
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Elkmont Nature Trailhead
Hike and explore the abandoned city in Elkmont: https://talesofamountainmama.com/elkmont-historic-district-in-the-great-smoky-mountains/
https://tnmuseum.org/Stories/posts/the-curious-case-of-elkmont-tennessee-the-ghost-town-of-the-smoky-mountains
Food scene
This is a fun restaurant 2 minutes up the road with craft beers, margaritas and tacos. They prepare their own salsas and seasonings. Bike racks are provided.
Indoor and outdoor seating as well as to go meals.
It's just a block away from the Baker Creek Preserve, with bike and walking trails and a connection to the Urban Wilderness including Ijam's Nature Center.
https://soknota.co/menu/
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SoKno Taco Cantina
3701 Sevierville PikeThis is a fun restaurant 2 minutes up the road with craft beers, margaritas and tacos. They prepare their own salsas and seasonings. Bike racks are provided.
Indoor and outdoor seating as well as to go meals.
It's just a block away from the Baker Creek Preserve, with bike and walking trails and a connection to the Urban Wilderness including Ijam's Nature Center.
https://soknota.co/menu/
Restaurants in or near Market Square: 12 minutes from the Bamboo Hideaway
https://www.tripadvisor.com/RestaurantsNear-g55138-d284327-Market_Square-Knoxville_Tennessee.html
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Market Square
Restaurants in or near Market Square: 12 minutes from the Bamboo Hideaway
https://www.tripadvisor.com/RestaurantsNear-g55138-d284327-Market_Square-Knoxville_Tennessee.html
Best Pizzeria offers pies with from-scratch dough, plus subs & pasta in a cheery, cafe-style space. Authentic pizza, calzones, spaghetti with meatballs and other Italian delicacies.
On Gay street downtown.
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Dazzos Pizzeria
710 S Gay StBest Pizzeria offers pies with from-scratch dough, plus subs & pasta in a cheery, cafe-style space. Authentic pizza, calzones, spaghetti with meatballs and other Italian delicacies.
On Gay street downtown.
Stock & Barrel
35 Market SquareBest burgers and whiskey bar!
Order online to pick up or eat in. Join the waitlist online so they'll be ready for you. " Big Easy" twist to breakfast and brunch classics. Eye opening cocktails!
M-F: 7:30am-2pm and until 3pm on weekends. We do not accept reservations and encourage you to join the waitlist.
https://www.rubysunshine.com/hours-locations/
Ruby Sunshine
37 Market SquareOrder online to pick up or eat in. Join the waitlist online so they'll be ready for you. " Big Easy" twist to breakfast and brunch classics. Eye opening cocktails!
M-F: 7:30am-2pm and until 3pm on weekends. We do not accept reservations and encourage you to join the waitlist.
https://www.rubysunshine.com/hours-locations/
A warm and inviting atmosphere where you find specialty coffee and gift items. We roast the specific beans to their perfected state, carefully and delicately tending to all of the nuances and flavors of each one to create the best coffee Knoxville residents have ever tried.
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Honeybee Coffee
700 Sevier AveA warm and inviting atmosphere where you find specialty coffee and gift items. We roast the specific beans to their perfected state, carefully and delicately tending to all of the nuances and flavors of each one to create the best coffee Knoxville residents have ever tried.
Central Filling Station: Closed in winter months but a cool place for a variety of fresh cooked foods and beers.
Knox Food Park
900 N Central StCentral Filling Station: Closed in winter months but a cool place for a variety of fresh cooked foods and beers.
Sightseeing
Through Townsend is the beautiful back way into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On the way you can visit Tuckaleechee Caverns of Townsend, TN.
They have the highest rating Cave or Cavern of the Eastern United States. Carved inside the earth’s oldest mountain chain and estimated to be between twenty to thirty million years oldl. You will find the “BigRoom” on one end of the tour that could almost fit a football stadium inside it. On the other half of the tour you get to view “SilverFalls”. It falls 210 feet from top to bottom and the tallest subterranean waterfall in the Eastern US . Millions of formations are viewed along the 1.25 mile round trip adventure.
Awarded AAA’s Exclusive Five star Gem attraction List
https://tuckaleecheecaverns.com/
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825 Cavern RdThrough Townsend is the beautiful back way into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On the way you can visit Tuckaleechee Caverns of Townsend, TN.
They have the highest rating Cave or Cavern of the Eastern United States. Carved inside the earth’s oldest mountain chain and estimated to be between twenty to thirty million years oldl. You will find the “BigRoom” on one end of the tour that could almost fit a football stadium inside it. On the other half of the tour you get to view “SilverFalls”. It falls 210 feet from top to bottom and the tallest subterranean waterfall in the Eastern US . Millions of formations are viewed along the 1.25 mile round trip adventure.
Awarded AAA’s Exclusive Five star Gem attraction List
https://tuckaleecheecaverns.com/
Townsend is the beautiful back door to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You will find it a stunning scenic route to see the Park as well as local shops, tubing, horseback riding and restaurants.
https://www.dailytourist.com/things-to-do-in-townsend-tennessee/
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Townsend
Townsend is the beautiful back door to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You will find it a stunning scenic route to see the Park as well as local shops, tubing, horseback riding and restaurants.
https://www.dailytourist.com/things-to-do-in-townsend-tennessee/
The diverse natural landscape of aquatic and grassland habitats makes Seven Islands State Birding Park a premier birding destination with more than 190 species of birds sighted. The park encompasses 416 acres along the French Broad River in Knox County, approximately 19 miles east of Knoxville. This peninsula of land features more than eight miles of natural trails, rolling hills, and views of the Smoky Mountains.
Dogs ARE permitted in the park. They must be on a leash at all times, and we do ask that you clean up after them.
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/seven-islands
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2809 Kelly LnThe diverse natural landscape of aquatic and grassland habitats makes Seven Islands State Birding Park a premier birding destination with more than 190 species of birds sighted. The park encompasses 416 acres along the French Broad River in Knox County, approximately 19 miles east of Knoxville. This peninsula of land features more than eight miles of natural trails, rolling hills, and views of the Smoky Mountains.
Dogs ARE permitted in the park. They must be on a leash at all times, and we do ask that you clean up after them.
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/seven-islands
City/town information
For good food and shopping: Market Square
https://www.visitknoxville.com/things-to-do/popular-spots/market-square/
Explore Knoxville
https://www.downtownknoxville.org/explore/
For hiking, biking, walking and viewing Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness is a spectacular 1000 acre outdoor adventure area where you can hike, bike, climb, paddle or just wander in the woods – all within the heart of the city. Over 50 miles of trails and greenways connect you to a beautiful nature center, pristine lakes, historic sites, dramatic quarries, adventure playgrounds, five city parks and a 500-acre wildlife area. You’ll find adventures for everyone – from the hair-raising, double-black diamond Devil’s Racetrack Mountain Bike Trail to the family-friendly Baker Creek Play Forest – within minutes of Knoxville’s restaurants and shops. Have the best of both adventures – urban and wilderness – in this breath-taking destination.
https://www.visitknoxville.com/urban-wilderness/
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Knoxville
For good food and shopping: Market Square
https://www.visitknoxville.com/things-to-do/popular-spots/market-square/
Explore Knoxville
https://www.downtownknoxville.org/explore/
For hiking, biking, walking and viewing Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness is a spectacular 1000 acre outdoor adventure area where you can hike, bike, climb, paddle or just wander in the woods – all within the heart of the city. Over 50 miles of trails and greenways connect you to a beautiful nature center, pristine lakes, historic sites, dramatic quarries, adventure playgrounds, five city parks and a 500-acre wildlife area. You’ll find adventures for everyone – from the hair-raising, double-black diamond Devil’s Racetrack Mountain Bike Trail to the family-friendly Baker Creek Play Forest – within minutes of Knoxville’s restaurants and shops. Have the best of both adventures – urban and wilderness – in this breath-taking destination.
https://www.visitknoxville.com/urban-wilderness/
8 minutesfrom Neyland stadium not accounting for game day traffic.
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1300 Phillip Fulmer Way8 minutesfrom Neyland stadium not accounting for game day traffic.
Entertainment
For food, fun and things to do: a 12 minutes drive will take you to downtown Knoxville where you can stroll around shops and restaurants.
https://www.downtownknoxville.org/explore/?t%5B%5D=225&view=grid&q=&_=1639870045378&ajaxcall=1639870312
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Downtown
For food, fun and things to do: a 12 minutes drive will take you to downtown Knoxville where you can stroll around shops and restaurants.
https://www.downtownknoxville.org/explore/?t%5B%5D=225&view=grid&q=&_=1639870045378&ajaxcall=1639870312
Restaurants, shopping and night life in or near Market Square: 12 minutes from the Bamboo Hideaway
https://www.tripadvisor.com/RestaurantsNear-g55138-d284327-Market_Square-Knoxville_Tennessee.html
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Market Square
Restaurants, shopping and night life in or near Market Square: 12 minutes from the Bamboo Hideaway
https://www.tripadvisor.com/RestaurantsNear-g55138-d284327-Market_Square-Knoxville_Tennessee.html
The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame opened in June 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women’s basketball. With the 2019 Induction, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame will celebrate its 21st Anniversary and add seven new members to our prestigious Hall, honoring 171 inductees.
https://www.wbhof.com/plan-your-experience/admission-hours/
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
700 S Hall of Fame DrThe Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame opened in June 1999 in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is the only facility of its kind dedicated to all levels of women’s basketball. With the 2019 Induction, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame will celebrate its 21st Anniversary and add seven new members to our prestigious Hall, honoring 171 inductees.
https://www.wbhof.com/plan-your-experience/admission-hours/
Things To Do
A fun art activity where you can unwind and make something beautiful out of clay. Always on Groupon!
https://mightymud.com/
Mighty Mud
127 Jennings AvenueA fun art activity where you can unwind and make something beautiful out of clay. Always on Groupon!
https://mightymud.com/
The magnificent Tennessee Theatre first opened its doors on October 1, 1928 and was hailed as “the South’s most beautiful theatre.” When the first patrons stepped inside downtown’s “movie palace” to see their favorite stars on the silver screen, they paid only 40 cents for matinees and 60 cents for evening shows (children paid only 10 and 15 cents).
Movies, musicals, music concerts and symphonies.
https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/
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Тенеси Театар
604 S Gay StThe magnificent Tennessee Theatre first opened its doors on October 1, 1928 and was hailed as “the South’s most beautiful theatre.” When the first patrons stepped inside downtown’s “movie palace” to see their favorite stars on the silver screen, they paid only 40 cents for matinees and 60 cents for evening shows (children paid only 10 and 15 cents).
Movies, musicals, music concerts and symphonies.
https://www.tennesseetheatre.com/events/
The Bijou Theatre, a pillar in Knoxville’s rich history, began as The Lamar House more than two centuries ago. Sitting on a parcel that is believed to be the oldest commercially active property in Knoxville ─ possibly in Tennessee.
Music, film festivals, holiday events.
https://knoxbijou.org/events/
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Bijou Theater
803 S Gay StThe Bijou Theatre, a pillar in Knoxville’s rich history, began as The Lamar House more than two centuries ago. Sitting on a parcel that is believed to be the oldest commercially active property in Knoxville ─ possibly in Tennessee.
Music, film festivals, holiday events.
https://knoxbijou.org/events/
Relax and see a current movie with a yummy cocktail.
https://www.regmovies.com/theatres/regal-riviera/0690#/buy-tickets-by-cinema?in-cinema=0690&at=2021-12-19&view-mode=list
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Regal Riviera
510 S Gay StRelax and see a current movie with a yummy cocktail.
https://www.regmovies.com/theatres/regal-riviera/0690#/buy-tickets-by-cinema?in-cinema=0690&at=2021-12-19&view-mode=list
The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA) is a 47-acre public garden steeped in over 200 years of horticultural history, located just five minutes from downtown Knoxville. Thanks to our members and supporters, we are able to offer these beautiful grounds to the public for free, open 365 days a year, dawn to dusk.
The Garden is a magical place featuring walking trails, display gardens, unique and historic horticulture and over two miles of distinctive stone walls and timeless buildings. FREE admission.
http://knoxgarden.org/visit/garden-maps/
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Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
2743 Wimpole AveThe Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum (KBGA) is a 47-acre public garden steeped in over 200 years of horticultural history, located just five minutes from downtown Knoxville. Thanks to our members and supporters, we are able to offer these beautiful grounds to the public for free, open 365 days a year, dawn to dusk.
The Garden is a magical place featuring walking trails, display gardens, unique and historic horticulture and over two miles of distinctive stone walls and timeless buildings. FREE admission.
http://knoxgarden.org/visit/garden-maps/
Picnic in the beautiful UT Gardens. Recognized in 2013 as the official botanical gardens of the state of Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Gardens located in Knoxville, Jackson and Crossville are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. Some 4,000 annuals, perennials, herbs, tropical plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables and ornamental grasses are evaluated each year. Both the Knoxville and Jackson gardens are TN Certified Arboreta. The gardens are open during all seasons and are free to the public.
https://ag.tennessee.edu/utg/Pages/default.aspx
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Ботаничка градина на УТ
2518 Jacob DrPicnic in the beautiful UT Gardens. Recognized in 2013 as the official botanical gardens of the state of Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Gardens located in Knoxville, Jackson and Crossville are part of the UT Institute of Agriculture. Some 4,000 annuals, perennials, herbs, tropical plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables and ornamental grasses are evaluated each year. Both the Knoxville and Jackson gardens are TN Certified Arboreta. The gardens are open during all seasons and are free to the public.
https://ag.tennessee.edu/utg/Pages/default.aspx
If you love restored salvaged treasures this is a place you want to visit on the way to the Smokies through Maryville, TN. Furniture,
Architectural Salvage, Baskets, Boxes and Buckets.
Breathing new life into old pieces of furniture and household items is the mission behind Resurrected Relics, which opened in December on Washington Street in downtown Maryville.
“I like taking what I’ve got and reusing it and making it new again, turning trash into treasure and making old things new,” said owner Alexis Hemrick.
"We take orders for custom built furnishings made from salvaged building materials and custom painted furnishings using our line of zero VOC acrylic mineral paint, FUSION. We also welcome the hard core DIYer's that want to create their one of a kind furnishings. While we sell many artisan made treasures, we also allow our customers to pick through our hoard of salvaged building materials and found objects that we have collected through the years."
Resurrected Relics
114 S Washington StIf you love restored salvaged treasures this is a place you want to visit on the way to the Smokies through Maryville, TN. Furniture,
Architectural Salvage, Baskets, Boxes and Buckets.
Breathing new life into old pieces of furniture and household items is the mission behind Resurrected Relics, which opened in December on Washington Street in downtown Maryville.
“I like taking what I’ve got and reusing it and making it new again, turning trash into treasure and making old things new,” said owner Alexis Hemrick.
"We take orders for custom built furnishings made from salvaged building materials and custom painted furnishings using our line of zero VOC acrylic mineral paint, FUSION. We also welcome the hard core DIYer's that want to create their one of a kind furnishings. While we sell many artisan made treasures, we also allow our customers to pick through our hoard of salvaged building materials and found objects that we have collected through the years."
Local Vets
This is the vet I use and they are great! Just in case something comes up while you're visiting. Daytime hours only.
Central Veterinary Hospital
1212 W. Clinch Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
Phone: (865) 525-1167
https://www.centralvethospital.com/contact/downtown-knoxville/
Central Veterinary Hospital
1212 Clinch AveThis is the vet I use and they are great! Just in case something comes up while you're visiting. Daytime hours only.
Central Veterinary Hospital
1212 W. Clinch Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
Phone: (865) 525-1167
https://www.centralvethospital.com/contact/downtown-knoxville/
Closest For Pet emergencies during the day: (865) 974-8387
University of Tennessee
College of Veterinary Medicine
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Emergency Services will only be open between the hours of
8 AM – 10 PM
UT Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River DriveClosest For Pet emergencies during the day: (865) 974-8387
University of Tennessee
College of Veterinary Medicine
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Emergency Services will only be open between the hours of
8 AM – 10 PM
Best rating for overnight emergencies. I have not used them but they have a 4.3 rating.
* 21 min (18.1 miles) via I-40 W
865-693-4440
10213 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
TN 37922
https://animalerspecialty.com/emergency-care/
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville
10213 Kingston PikeBest rating for overnight emergencies. I have not used them but they have a 4.3 rating.
* 21 min (18.1 miles) via I-40 W
865-693-4440
10213 Kingston Pike, Knoxville
TN 37922
https://animalerspecialty.com/emergency-care/