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October 2024 by I A
Loved taking my kids here when they were little. Lovely view and a beautiful symbol of Knoxville. I’d like it to still be free.
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October 2024 by Chris Conner
Come see the Wigsphere! Introduce the next generation to both The Simpsons and Knoxville history!
Just as an aside, I was very hopeful to be able to see into Neyland Stadium, we visited during the Alabama game, but sorry to say that you cannot see into the stadium to see the crowd. ?
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November 2023 by Megan Shaw
We visited the Sunsphere on our way to the mountains. It was a lot of unexpected fun to see the site of the former Worlds Fair. It has definitely aged over the years. However, the Sunsphere was getting painted its original blue color while we were there (proof that they care and continue maintenance). The museum and views from above are interesting and make use of the small space in a fun and effective way. It was only $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and under (ours were 12). We also found a beer stein outside Helen, GA (our eventual destination) that perfectly summed up our trip to The World's Fair and Helen's Bavarian village. These will be memories that we cherish.
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October 2023 by Margaret Honan
8.30.23 I'm from CT and was visiting for the 1st time. There was some street parking and small lots not too far, a short walking distance from tblhe World's Fair Park, where the Sunsphere is located. Tickets to go up the Sunsphere are $5 and you just scan the bar code and buy them on your phone. You can only go up at the designated times to the observation floor. And note, they close for an hour and half during lunch (so check times online). The park itself is nice, and free, so can stroll around. The sphere itself is cool. And once on the observation floor, there's lots of memorabilia and photos from the original days. And the views are beautiful. You can see the University of TN, etc. Definitely worth the $5pp
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August 2023 by daniel deutsch
The Sun sphere is a remnant of the Worlds Fair held in Knoxville in the 80's. It's actually gold plated. Looks cool from the outside and you buy tickets to look around the observation deck; kind of anticlimactic to be honest. The convention grounds though are nice. There's an outdoor theater, a very nice park, and local cultural attractions nearby. Overall recommended
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August 2023 by Strawberry Boudoir Photography
What a cool piece of history that we got to experience! The information in the sun sphere was wonderful and full of history and it was really cool to be able to see some of the things around the Knoxville area from such a high point of view!
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August 2023 by Zachary Stafford
Well worth a ride up the elevator, and the five dollars it cost to come and take a look at the surrounding areas from a Birdseye view.I wouldn’t recommend it if you are at all afraid of heights, because given the curve of the sphere, your toe tips are basically right on the edge looking down it’s almost as if you are hanging over completely weightless in the air.
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August 2023 by Kelly Mancuso
$5 per personFriendly staffDefinitely Do thisWe parked a block or two away in the parking structure$1.60 is what we owed after our tour of the sphere
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August 2023 by Marina R.
There was no handicap parking and the available lot is half a mile away. You have to either take a hill or cross road and railroad tracks. Either way is no breeze in the park if you have limitations. Once you arrive everything is accessible. This needs to be fixed. There are a handful of spaces that can serve citizens near the sunsphere. The view was spectacular and the guides were very kind.
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July 2023 by Barrie P.
His was a fun introduction to Knoxville. You order tickets online. Kids are free and adults are 5 dollars. The views are beautiful. There is also a lot more f info about the city.
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June 2023 by Steve Malone
Built in 1982 as the highlight of the The World's fair, the Sunsphere has a fantastic, 360 view of Knoxsville and the Smoky Mountains.Be sure to check out the Great splash pad, the East Tennesse Vetran's Memorial, or catch a performance at the Tennesse Amphitheatre while at The World's Fair Park.
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June 2023 by Matt Hall
Great little tourist attraction in Downtown Knoxville. You can see 360 degrees of the city. There lots to do nearby and the large fountain was great.Also don't believe the Simpsons Episode with all the wigs in storage in the sunshere lol.
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June 2023 by Liz W
A must-do in Knoxville. I am a local, but just went for the first time, and I'm glad I finally did. This isn't the tallest building in the city, and the observation deck isn't even on the top floor, so your view isn't breathtaking. But it's a huge part of local history, and a piece of world history. It's also just a cool building. Once you're on the observation deck, it's a self-guided tour, although a tour guide is close by to answer any questions you may have. Once you're done checking out the views, definitely check out the huge Rubik's Cube in one of the adjacent buildings.
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May 2023 by Sharon S.
Really neat piece of history! It's only a few dollars to see some really cool views. We enjoyed our visit and would go back.
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March 2023 by K L.
I loved this gorgeous view of Knoxville while enjoying some neat history! If you're like me, your little retro heart will be over the moon with the bonus of music from 1982 playing while you take the view in. I almost didn't want to leave!
