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

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Big Creek

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

Big Creek
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
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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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
WonderWorks featuring interior views as well as an individual male

Downtown Pigeon Forge

While visiting Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might make a stop by sights like Island at Pigeon Forge and Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall.

Downtown Pigeon Forge
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! (2,088 reviews)
"Beautiful and historic!!! Will be back again"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

The Read House Hotel
Grand Smokies Resort Lodge

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge

2.5 out of 5
2385 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is ฿2,915 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿2,915
฿3,272 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Titanic Museum and Island at Pigeon Forge are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (839 reviews)
"Was lovely and friendly feel"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place

Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place

3 out of 5
2210 Bams Dr, Chattanooga, TN
The price is ฿3,177 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,177
฿3,725 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"The staff was really nice and the room was clean, a convenient drive to any stores.they also have a really good pool. Will be staying here again the next chattanooga trip."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
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.
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 (88 reviews)
"Very nice stay for the price. Newly renovated, simple and clean."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
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! (39 reviews)
"Beautiful view ,very clean,you had everything you need for your family"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
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! (1,095 reviews)
"The property was great. It felt like a decently modern cabin in the woods. The people working there are absolutely amazing. Super friendly and curteous. The location is quite easy to find, it is quite steep up the hill. Every hotel we stay I try to give a review based on 3 things. 1. Hospitality, ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 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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