Eastern Tennessee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

driving by overlooks along blue ridge parkway
Sunset above the clouds
Great hike!
Point Park has epic views of Chattanooga and the surrounding area. Tons of hiking trails and history.
Ice cold. Beautiful scene.

Where to stay in Eastern Tennessee

Fall at Honey Creek Loop Trail at Big South Fork National Recreation Area in central Tennessee

Big Creek

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

Big Creek
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 Gatlinburg SkyPark.

Downtown Gatlinburg
chattanooga skyline with blue hour and sunset

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 On The Glory Land Road and Tivoli Theatre.

Downtown Chattanooga
Downtown Knoxville Tennessee Drone Skyline Aerial

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
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
The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel

4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd Chattanooga TN
The price is £104 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£104
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,384 reviews)
Very unique property and an indoor pool area. Extravagant piece of history to experience. Breathtaking wood. Walkable to many different eateries.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

The Read House Hotel
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

3.5 out of 5
204 Sharon Dr Pigeon Forge TN
The price is £101 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
£101
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,452 reviews)
2nd year in a row everything was great was a little short staffed the the big managers stepped up and filled in they are great the convince of the location was great to walk to the island and several shops and restaurants close by didn’t need to drive all weekend

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
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 £113 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
£113
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,692 reviews)
Pool was closed. Other than that we had a Great stay.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
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! (1,169 reviews)
Fue una experiencia maravillosa para nosotros el hotel está estupendo un conford y limpieza y un servicio excelente sin duda volveremos el próximo año. Muchas gracias por todo su cariño. Y atención. Gracias

Reviewed on 21 Mar 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (206 reviews)
We lived our stay here and will hopefully be returning next year! Kids loved the heated indoor pool we loved the views of the Smokey Mountains from the balcony.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Luxe Waterfront Mtn Views Bowling Pool Pickleball

Luxe Waterfront Mtn Views Bowling Pool Pickleball

Sevierville TN
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Sevierville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a water park. Popular attractions Ober Mountain and Next To Heaven ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Traveled to TN for spring break, and this house had something for everyone- hot tub/pool, arcade, pool table, gaming room, movie theater, bowling alley, large social space. Wears Valley area is far enough from downtown Pigeon Forge for a true mountain vacation experience feel, but still a 20 minute ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Luxe Waterfront Mtn Views Bowling Pool Pickleball
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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