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.
Things to do
Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
The rooms are very clean and the free breakfast is amazing so good the staff was very friendly and welcoming when we checked in
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Manager Monty was extremely unprofessional Milly desk work completely unprofessional she hugged me without my permission they both mad comments no one should share with a paying guest after I complained they became very aggressively rude toward me and my family !never acknowledged us gave free drinks ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
The staff was very good. When I asked for my room to be changed to the 2nd floor for a better view,it was taken care of right away.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
Absolutely convenient, pretty clean room, the floor was a little ‘slimy’ like the mop they used wasn’t necessarily clean water. Besides that, no complaints! Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
Great amenities and clean and spacious room in a great location.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Reagan Resorts Inn
Beds were very, very comfortable and it was a great location right on the strip
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
