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
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
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
All was great
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Check in staff inaccurate of knowledge of hotel. Told me pool was closed. Tried to double charge me for parking.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
The room was very clean and the staff was friendly
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
The Greystone Lodge on the River
We had a pleasant last-minute stay at this establishment on Thanksgiving evening. Check-in was easy (not always the case with a third party reservation), staff was friendly, parking free, room spacious. Buildings are on the older side, but they have been renovated at some point. Beds were comfortable ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
River Edge Inn
Great stay from start to finish. Room prepared by Eda upon arrival and was spotless and well stocked.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Grest
Reviewed on 14 Dec 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 Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park 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.
