Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide
Gatlinburg





Visit Downtown Gatlinburg
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.

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
You can take time to visit Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery during your travels to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show

Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash

Gatlinburg: Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies & Combo Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
the location is great!! paper thin walls, low water pressure, same breakfast menu EVERY day - (that got old), parking garage and fee - ridiculous but the location was perfect
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Just to the upscale place I planned t stay in. It wasn’t.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Everything was flawless, we will stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham
Clean room and convenience to strip
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

The Greystone Lodge on the River
Parking was nice
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
Clean rooms, friendly staff, outdoor pool was wonderful, rooftop view was amazing. Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
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 Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park.

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


