Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
From sharks and stingrays, to penguins and octopus, get close to a colorful collection of tropical sea creatures at this walk-through aquarium.
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Gatlinburg Convention Center during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic area.
Gatlinburg SkyPark
Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.
Gatlinburg Space Needle
Ride in a glass elevator to an observation tower for panoramic mountain views or enjoy comedy, magician and fireworks shows.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
Get ready to be astounded by unique artifacts from all corners of the globe at this museum dedicated to astonishing people and events.
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
You can take time to visit Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery during your travels to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show
Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Large room very clean
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Housekeeping
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
River Edge Inn
Cozy place. It was clean and the staff was great. You can tell the place is old but has been remodeled. The biggest aggravation was no desk or table and chairs to sit a laptop at.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
Great location
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
It is going well
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Clean room, smiling and congenial staff, housekeeping coming in everyday to make the bed and give us fresh towels.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gatlinburg
Chalet Village North
Though Chalet Village North may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
