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Sunsphere. / 35.9617; -83.9232. The Sunsphere located in World’s Fair Park in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a 266-foot (81 m) high hexagonal steel truss structure, topped with a 75 ft (23 m) gold-colored glass sphere that served as the symbol of the 1982 World's Fair .
Sunsphere. The Sunsphere, built for the 1982 World’s Fair, offers a unique experience. Its 4th Floor Observation Deck provides a stunning 360-degree view of downtown Knoxville, the Great Smoky Mountains, World’s Fair Park, the Tennessee River, and the University of Tennessee Campus.
The 4th level of the Sunsphere houses the Observation Deck. It offers a 360-degree view of the original 1982 World's Fair site (now World's Fair Park), downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River, the University of Tennessee, and the Smoky Mountains. There is a $5 admission charge, children 12 and under are $1 with a paying adult.
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Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, the Sunsphere is a one-of-a-kind structure. The 4 th Floor Observation Deck offers a breathtaking 360-degree view stretching from downtown to the Great Smoky Mountains including World’s Fair Park, the Tennessee River and the University of Tennessee Campus. A 1982 World’s Fair timeline, gallery, memorabilia and gift shop await you! Tickets are $5 for ...
- 810 Clinch Avenue Floor 4, Knoxville, 37902, TN
- (865) 314-0660
Sunsphere Tower. Built for the 1982 World’s Fair, the Sunsphere is a one-of-a-kind structure. The 4th Floor Observation Deck offers a breathtaking 360-degree view stretching from downtown to the Great Smoky Mountains including World’s Fair Park, the Tennessee River and the University of Tennessee Campus. A 1982 World’s Fair timeline ...
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Sep 6, 2023 · Ryan Wilusz. Knoxville News Sentinel. 0:00. 1:42. The Sunsphere is returning to its original color scheme, meant to represent the center of our solar system while blending in with the Earth's...
Aug 4, 2016 · Rising 26 stories above the skyline, the Sunsphere is an iconic remnant of Knoxville ’s 1982 World’s Fair. Inside its 75-foot gold-dusted ball, the Observation Deck sat dormant for much of its...
