Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide

Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg featuring autumn colours and landscape views
Gatlinburg featuring night scenes, forest scenes and a small town or village
Photo provided by Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Photo provided by Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Cooter\'s Place which includes signage and interior views

Popular places to visit

Ripley\'s Aquarium of the Smokies featuring interior views and marine life as well as a large group of people

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.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Anakeesta

Anakeesta

Bring your family to Anakeesta and enjoy this exciting theme park in Gatlinburg.

Anakeesta
Gatlinburg Convention Center

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 Convention Center
Gatlinburg Sky Lift featuring forests and a gondola

SkyPark

5/5(1 review)

Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.

SkyPark
Gatlinburg Space Needle

Gatlinburg Space Needle

Ride in a glass elevator to an observation tower for panoramic mountain views or enjoy comedy, magician and fireworks shows.

Gatlinburg Space Needle
Ripley\'s Believe It Or Not Museum which includes interior views

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.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Things to do

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

฿574
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg: Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

฿542
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Pigeon Forge Elvis & Johnny Cash show tickets

Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash

฿1,243
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

฿542
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show

Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show

฿1,243
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show
Bar and seating area inside the Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge Tennessee

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge

฿1,255
per traveller
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge
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Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
402 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,690 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿4,690
฿5,288 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,356 reviews)
"C"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
539 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is ฿5,267 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿5,267
฿5,938 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,968 reviews)
"It was a great experience! Everyone was so nice and accommodating."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

2.5 out of 5
Gatlinburg, TN
The price is ฿2,232 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,232
฿2,886 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.2/10 (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. But room has MULTIPLE (6-10) stink bugs (or kissing bugs can’t tell…spiders everywhere. Elevator doesn’t work. We just got here A few hours ago. I’ll let you know how everything else is!"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

2.5 out of 5
218 Ski Mountain Road, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is ฿2,195 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,195
฿2,475 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and clean. Able to walk to many places around town."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Bearskin Lodge on the River

Bearskin Lodge on the River

3 out of 5
840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (827 reviews)
"Loved the room, location, and staff!!"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

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Bearskin Lodge on the River
Reagan Resorts Inn

Reagan Resorts Inn

2 out of 5
938 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is ฿2,266 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿2,266
฿2,783 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,649 reviews)
"Good nice staff"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Reagan Resorts Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gatlinburg

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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 North
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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.

Chalet Village

Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide