Sunsphere
A 266-foot steel tower topped by a 75-foot gold glass sphere, built as the symbol of the 1982 World's Fair. Its observation deck reopened in 2022 under Visit Knoxville, and the lower truss was repainted its original blue in 2023.
Where is Sunsphere?
Sunsphere is in Knoxville, Tennessee. GPS: 35.96170, -83.92320.
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Where is Sunsphere?
Sunsphere is in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its GPS position is 35.96170, -83.92320. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.
How big is Sunsphere?
266 ft.
When was Sunsphere built?
Sunsphere dates from 1982.
What other giant roadside attractions are near Sunsphere?
The closest on our map are World's Largest Amish Chair in Blairsville (about 75 miles away as the crow flies), Big Red Apple in Cornelia (about 102 miles away as the crow flies), Gainesville Giant Rabbit in Gainesville (about 115 miles away as the crow flies).
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