You won't find a better place than the Knoxville area for fall foliage viewing, and now is the perfect time to start planning all of your leaf-peeping adventures for this year. From public parks to wildlife preserves and long, scenic stretches of roadway, there are so many different places where you can go to revel in the foliage near Knoxville homes for sale this fall. Our Knoxville real estate agents have all of the exciting details on the best places to peep the leaves this fall in the Knoxville area.

• Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park – 329 Sharp's Ridge Memorial Drive, Knoxville, TN 37917
  Known for offering some of the best views of Knoxville at any time of year, Sharp's Ridge Veterans Memorial Park is an especially good place to visit when the leaves start turning during the fall. Get a bird's-eye view of the city cloaked in color, with the stunning scenery of the Smoky Mountains all around you. You'll find nearly five miles of trails here that you can explore to peep the leaves up close, and this park is a popular place for bird watching. Look for parking on the park's north side, along with a playground for the kids and a trailhead for access to hiking.

• Ijams Nature Center – 2915 Island Home Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920
  Another great year-round destination for nature lovers, Ijams Nature Center offers a variety of different ways to peep the leaves this fall. Start with about 10 miles of trails, which wind through scenic wetlands and forests featuring many kinds of trees. In addition to hiking, you can rent a mountain bike to explore the trails on two wheels or even rent a canoe to see the foliage from a new perspective on the water. You'll also find special events and programs throughout the fall here.

• Fort Dickerson Park – 550 Augusta Ave., Knoxville, TN 37920
  Whether you bring your canoe/kayak to see the scenery from the water or grab your hiking boots to navigate the trails, Fort Dickerson Park is sure to offer some of the best views in Knoxville. That's thanks in part to Augusta Quarry, which is located within the park and provides amazing waterfront views while reflecting the colors of the foliage all around the water. There are four miles of multi-use trails here to explore, along with two shelters perfect for a fall picnic.

• Foothills Parkway – Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, TN 37882
  Located within the vast Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Foothills Parkway is a fantastic choice if you'd like to see the fall foliage from the comfort of your car. This 22.5-mile stretch of road is split into three segments, each offering truly amazing views of the mountains and all of the fall colors. It's about 45 minutes from Knoxville, but well worth the drive.

• Downtown Knoxville – Downtown Knoxville, TN
  While they may not feature quite the same volume of trees as national parks, the tree-lined streets of Downtown Knoxville are well worth mentioning in terms of fall foliage. Whether running errands or enjoying a fall day on the town with friends, take a moment to stop, take in the scenery, and be reminded of Knoxville's natural beauty. 

Shopping for a Knoxville home where you can peep the leaves from your own backyard? Our local team is here to help with all of your real estate needs. Call today for help buying and selling homes throughout the Knoxville, TN, area.