Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Shenandoah National Park featuring forest scenes, autumn colours and a sunset
Shenandoah National Park featuring forest scenes, autumn colours and a sunset
Shenandoah National Park featuring mountains, forests and a waterfall
Shenandoah National Park which includes mountains and hiking or walking as well as a small group of people
Natural Bridge Virginia showing a river or creek and a garden

Where to stay in Blue Ridge Mountains

A panoramic view of downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

Downtown Gatlinburg
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Cherry Lake

Cherry Lake might not have many top sights, but Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Sugar Creek Raceway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cherry Lake
panorama of downtown Asheville, North Carolina

Downtown Asheville

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.

Downtown Asheville
Panorama Of Narrow Bridge Crosing Thunderhead Prong In Great Smoky Mountains.

Wears Valley

Unique features of Wears Valley include the mountain views and parks. Make a stop by Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Walker Sisters Place while you're exploring the area.

Wears Valley
Photo taken from Ober Gatlinburg, such a beautiful place.

Chalet Village

If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.

Chalet Village
Smoky Mountain Fantasy Golf in Pigeon Forge, TN. A fairly standard mini-golf scenario with the fiberglass mountain and waterfall with the additional whimsy of a Pegasus and other mythological creatures dotting the course. Certain holes did have a wheel of chance to spin that would land various handicaps on your opponent for the hole.

Downtown Pigeon Forge

While visiting Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might make a stop by sights like Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall and The Comedy Barn Theater.

Downtown Pigeon Forge
Best Western Plaza Inn

Best Western Plaza Inn

2.5 out of 5
3755 Parkway Pigeon Forge TN
The price is ฿2,540 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,540
฿2,852 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,242 reviews)
Outdoor pool was closed due to the time of year but indoor pool with hot tub was absolutely wonderful

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Best Western Plaza Inn
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination

4 out of 5
777 Casino Drive Cherokee NC
The price is ฿1,875 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿1,875
฿3,368 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Cherokee. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,169 reviews)
Needs some updating in the rooms

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville

3.5 out of 5
125 Music Mountain Drive Pigeon Forge TN
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Dollywood and Titanic Museum are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,114 reviews)
Close to everything in pigeon Forge. Hotel is super clean and the decor was super nice. Really good complementary breakfast. The whole vibe was great! Will definitely stay again

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,158 reviews)
Very nice place , very clean , there is good secury , shuttle buses inside primeses , this is a top notched hotel!

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

2.5 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this condo in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
Perfect , nice view

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
The Highlands at Sugar

The Highlands at Sugar

3 out of 5
2173 Sugar Mountain Drive Banner Elk NC
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Banner Elk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (804 reviews)
I only checked two boxes for the search filters, kitchen and fireplace. I did not learn until I called the property to let them know I would be checking in after hours, halfway through my 6 hr drive to the property, that the fireplace was not working. I double-checked the original posting, and there ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Highlands at Sugar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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