When your Tennessee River cruise calls for a taste of city life, Knoxville, Tenn., glows. Dock at Volunteer Landing Marina in the heart of downtown, then set out on foot or pick up a bicycle   next door at the Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center.

The city is threaded with jogging and biking trails and greenways that can take you deep into the scenic countryside and for miles along the riverfront. Or head for the sightseeing, nightlife and restaurants of Downtown Market Square, Gay Street and The Old City.

The city also has a good transit system and a free trolley. Here’s just a sampling of what visiting houseboaters can see and do. 

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