Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide
Gatlinburg
Visit Downtown Gatlinburg
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 mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly 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
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
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Nice stay at Downtown!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Very enjoyable hotel. Clean, great pool area and location.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Clean hotel and staff were tremendous.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Greystone Lodge on the River
My wife is gluten-free Celiac disease and only had scrambled eggs available to her. We had to leave early , but the property is lovely as well as Gatlinburg.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center
The room I chose online was NOT the one I got. I was sufficient for my needs but not what I booked. Not worth the nightly rate I was charged.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
River Edge Inn
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
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 Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.
