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Waldo Scavenger Hunt

Waldo is Back in 2023!

Put on your striped shirt and black-rimmed specs (optional, of course) and come for a good old-fashioned scavenger hunt in Downtown Knoxville.

Where?

In more than 3 dozen downtown locations.

When?

July 1 – July 31, 2023

How?

Visit any of the participating locations during the month of July to pick up your Waldo Passport. Then, start hunting high and low! Collect a store stamp at each Waldo sighting...and keep up the search.

Diligent seekers collecting twenty or more stamps can enter to win Waldo books at Union Ave Books, the Waldo Host Location. The first 250 spotters can also claim a Found Waldo Knox sticker.

And share your photos for chances to win prizes!

Look for the Found Waldo Knox photo op in Market Square. Share your photos—at photo op or from any part of your scavenger hunt journey—for weekly chances to win gift cards to the participating business of your choice (social accounts must be public to win). Upload photos here or share on social with #FoundWaldoKnox

WHERE'S WALDO? Here's where and when you'll find him! 

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Union Ave Books - Host Location

Independently Owned Downtown Bookstore

Mon-Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 10am - 6pm
Sun: noon – 5pm
517 Union Ave (865) 951-2180 More Details >
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Alice in Appalachia

Shopping in a Fairytale Setting

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 9pm
Fri-Sat: 10am – 11pm
Sun: 10am – 9pm
18 Market Square More Details >
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Awaken Coffee

Handcrafted Coffee, Tea, & Pastries

Mon-Fri: 7:30am – 7pm
Sat: 8am – 7pm
Sun: 1pm – 6pm

* Open on July 4 until 1pm
125 W Jackson Ave (865) 951-0427 More Details >
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Bethie Lou's

Fabulous Gift Store with Eclectic Gifts

Mon-Thurs: 11am – 6pm
Fri-Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm
110 S Central St (865) 312-5003 More Details >
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Bliss & Tori Mason Shoes

Award-Winning Trendy Boutique & Gift Shop

Mon-Tues: 10am – 7pm
Wed-Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 7pm

* Open on July 4
445 S Gay St (865) 329-8868 More Details >
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CitiFid-O

Premium Pet Provisions

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 8pm
Fri-Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm

* Open on July 4
429 Union Ave (865) 219-5127 More Details >
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Cruze Farm Ice Cream

Home of Jersey Cows and Farm Girls

Mon-Fri: noon – 10pm
Sat: 11am - 10pm
Sun: noon - 10pm

* Open on July 4 until 5pm
445 S Gay St (865) 333-1265 More Details >
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Dache Boutique

Trendy Women's Fashion

Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed-Sat: noon – 8pm
Sun: noon – 5pm
129 S Gay St (606) 670-9510 More Details >
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Dazzo's Pizzeria

NY Style Pizza, Pasta, & Sandwiches

Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed: 11am – 10pm
Thurs-Sun: 11am – 11pm
710 S Gay St (865) 525-2105 More Details >
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Earth to Old City

Knoxville's "Scruffy" Little Gift Shop & Boutique

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 9pm
Fri-Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 10am – 9pm

* Open on July 4
22 Market Square (865) 522-8270 More Details >
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Eddie's Health Shoppe

Promoting Strength, Health & Well Being

Mon-Sat: 10am – 8pm
Sun: noon – 6pm

* Open on July 4 until 5pm
455 Union Ave (865) 633-6533 More Details >
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French Market Creperie

Authentic French Creperie

Mon-Thurs: 9am – 4pm
Fri: 9am – 9pm
Sat: 8am – 3pm, 4pm – 9pm
Sun: 9am – 3pm

* Open on July 4 until 3pm
412 Clinch Ave (865) 540-4372 More Details >
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Ham'n Goodys

Home of the World Famous Lemon Cookies

Mon-Thurs: 9am – 5pm
Fri-Sat: 9am – 9pm
Sun: Closed
507 S Gay St (865) 839-2215 More Details >
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Hello Tea House

Bubble Tea House

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 6pm
Fri: 10am - 7pm
Sat: 11am - 8pm
Sun: Closed
722 S Gay St (865) 839-2889 More Details >
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Honeymouth

Handmade Leather Goods

Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed-Sat: 11am - 6pm
Sun: 11am - 5pm
125 S Central St (865) 240-3956 More Details >
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Jacks of Knoxville

Local Goods, House Plants & Coffee Shop

Mon-Thurs: 9am – 5pm
Fri-Sat: 9am – 6pm
Sun: noon – 5pm

* Open on July 4 from 10am – 3pm
133 S Gay St (865) 394-6352 More Details >
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Kilwins

Craft Candy, Apples, Ice Cream & Gifts

Mon-Sun: 11am – 10pm

* Open on July 4
408 S Gay St (865) 219-1233 More Details >
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Knoxville Museum of Art

Celebrating the Art & Artists of East Tennessee

Monday: Closed
Tues-Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 1pm – 5pm
1050 Worlds Fair Park Dr (865) 525-6101 More Details >
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Knoxville Soap Candles & Gifts

Beautifully Decorated Store with One-of-a-Kind Gifts

Mon-Sat: 10am – 6pm
Sun: Closed
714 S Gay St (865) 689-6545 More Details >
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Knoxville Visitors Center

Discover All of the Hot Spots in Knoxville

Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 5pm
Sat: 9am – 5pm
Sun: noon – 4pm

* Open on July 4 until 3pm
301 S Gay St (865) 523-7263 More Details >
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Lawson McGhee Library

Knoxville's Downtown Public Library

Mon-Thurs: 9am – 8pm
Fri: 9am – 5:30pm
Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 1pm – 5pm
500 W Church Ave (865) 215-8750 More Details >
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Market Square Farmers' Market

Open-Air Farmers' Market

Wed: 10am – 1pm
Sat: 9am – 1pm
Market Square More Details >
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Mast General Store

Two Floor Experience of Apparel, Outdoor & Home Goods

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 6pm
Fri-Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm

* Open on July 4
402 S Gay St (865) 546-1336 More Details >
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Museum of East Tennessee History

Programs & Exhibitions Uniquely Tailored to the Region

Mon-Fri: 9am – 4pm
Sat: 10am – 4pm
Sun: 1pm – 5pm
601 S Gay St (865) 215-8830 More Details >
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Nothing Too Fancy

Local Designed & Printed T-Shirt and Gift Boutique

Mon-Fri: 10am – 9pm
Sat: 9am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm

* Open on July 4 until 8pm
435 Union Ave (865) 951-2916 More Details >
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Paris Woodhull Illustrations

Artist Studio, Print Shop & Retail Storefront

Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed-Thurs: 11am - 5pm
Fri-Sat: 11am - 6pm
Sun: noon – 5pm
121 S Gay St More Details >
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Petro's Chili & Chips

1982 World's Fair Original and Knoxville Favorite

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 8pm
Fri-Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm
2 Market Square (865) 444-3970 More Details >
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Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain

Full-Service Pharmacy & Vintage Soda Fountain

Fountain
Mon-Wed: Closed
Thurs: 1pm – 9pm
Fri: 1pm – 10pm
Sat: noon – 10pm
Sun: 1pm – 9pm

Pharmacy
Mon-Fri: 9am – 6pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm
Sunday: Closed
418 S Gay St (865) 692-1603 More Details >
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Pretentious Glass Co

Nationally-Recognized Glassblowing Studio & Gallery

Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed-Thurs: 10am – 5pm
Fri-Sat: noon – 9pm
Sun: noon - 5pm
133 S Central St (865) 249-8677 More Details >
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Proper Popcorn

Craft Popcorn, Candy + Gifts

Mon-Thurs: 11am – 9pm
Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat: 10am – 10pm
Sun: Closed

* Open on July 4
29 Market Square (865) 381-2929 More Details >
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Rala

Unique Gifts, Local Art & Handmade Jewelry

Mon: Closed
Tues-Sat: 11am – 6pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm
112 W Jackson Ave (865) 525-7888 More Details >
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Rocket Fizz

Vintage Soda Pop & Candy Shop

Mon-Thurs: 11am – 9pm
Fri: 11am - 10pm
Sat: 10am - 10pm
Sun: 11am - 7pm
7 Market Square (865) 999-5940 More Details >
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Spice & Tea Exchange

Fine Spices, Herbs, Blends, Salts, Teas

Mon-Wed: 10am – 6pm
Thurs: 10am – 7pm
Fri-Sat: 10am - 8pm
Sun: 11am – 7pm
522 S Gay St More Details >
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Status Dough Doughnuts & Coffee

Fresh Handcrafted Artisanal Doughnuts Created Daily

Mon-Wed: 8am – 4pm
Thurs-Sun: 8am – 8pm
418 S Gay St (865) 888-0997 More Details >
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Sweet P's BBQ

Southern BBQ at It's Finest

Mon: Closed
Tues-Sun: 11am – 9pm
410 W Jackson Ave (865) 281-1738 More Details >
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Tall Man Toys & Comics

Funko Pop! Distributor & Comics

Mon-Fri: 10am – 8pm
Sat-Sun: 10am – 8pm

* Open on July 4
1060 World's Fair Park Dr (865) 219-1064 More Details >
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Tomato Head

Fresh Vegan, Vegetarian, & Carnivore-Friendly Food

Mon: Closed
Tues-Thurs: 11am – 8:30pm
Fri: 11am – 10pm
Sat: 10:30am – 10pm
Sun: 10:30am – 8:30pm
12 Market Square (865) 637-4067 More Details >
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Tree & Vine

Olive Oil & Balsamic Tasting Bar, Gourmet Goods & Kitchen Wares

Mon-Thurs: 10am – 8pm
Fri-Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 6pm

* Open on July 4
439 Union Ave (865) 985-0524 More Details >
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Celebrating the History of Women's Basketball

Mont: Closed
Tues-Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: Closed

* Open on July 4
700 Hall of Fame Drive (865) 633-9000 More Details >