East Tennessee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

East Tennessee
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Gatlinburg featuring autumn colours and landscape views

Where to stay in East Tennessee

Gatlinburg featuring autumn colours and landscape views

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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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
Chattanooga showing a bridge, a city and water sports

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(14 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Downtown Chattanooga
Knoxville showing markets

Downtown Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.

Downtown Knoxville
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Big Creek

While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.

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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
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

3.5 out of 5
204 Sharon Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is ฿3,112 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,112
฿3,494 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,276 reviews)
"Oh this is by far my favorite place to stay in Tennessee. The hotel has this amazing smell for starters! The rooms are awesome the staff were friendly!! I want to go back and stay again!! I hated leaving! The Waterpark is so awesome kids had a blast it was such a great time to end the day they had ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel

4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,175 reviews)
"Stag was very friendly and helpful. The room is very nice."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

The Read House Hotel
The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center

The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center

3 out of 5
3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,285 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿6,285
฿7,054 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,251 reviews)
"Amazing time"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Ramsey Hotel & Convention Center
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.
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! (92 reviews)
Comfortable but needs some TLC.
"Parking was easy and secure. Kitchen was lacking hot pads and a large skillet. Could have used an extra tea towel and dish rag or at least a dish drying rack. There was only one chair on the balcony in a unit for 4 people. A nail was sticking up on the threshold of the queen bedroom just about tore ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
315 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and ...
6.2/10 (95 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this 4-star 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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,113 reviews)
"Everything is great. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Only had a couple small issues, but we will definitely be staying here anytime we come back in the future."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
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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