Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide

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A panoramic view of downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee
A panoramic view of downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Gatlinburg TN Very breathtaking view from the Tennessee/North Carolina border @newfoundgaproad
Anakeesta tree canopy walk next to Smoky Mountain National Park in Gatlinburg Tennessee.
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Popular places to visit

Ripley\'s Aquarium of the Smokies featuring interior views and marine life as well as a large group of people

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.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Tree Bridge

Anakeesta

Bring your family to Anakeesta and enjoy this exciting theme park in Gatlinburg.

Anakeesta
Gatlinburg Sky Lift featuring forests and a gondola

Gatlinburg SkyPark

Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.

Gatlinburg SkyPark
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Gatlinburg Convention Center

Learn about the events happening in Gatlinburg Convention Center during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

Gatlinburg Convention Center
Gatlinburg Space Needle

Gatlinburg Space Needle

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

Gatlinburg Space Needle
Ripley\'s Believe It Or Not Museum which includes interior views

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Get ready to be astounded by unique artifacts from all corners of the globe at this museum dedicated to astonishing people and events.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Things to do

Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains of Beautiful Anakeesta

Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains

£29
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains
Gatlinburg: Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

£12
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

£12
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!

Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!

£49
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!
Soul of Motown at Grand Majestic Theater

Soul of Motown at Grand Majestic Theater

£37
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Soul of Motown at Grand Majestic Theater
Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

£11
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
539 Parkway Gatlinburg TN
The price is £97 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
£97
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,035 reviews)
yes everything was wonderful

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
402 River Rd Gatlinburg TN
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! (2,646 reviews)
Parking is a little hard for bigger vehicles. Elevator is slow

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
River Edge Inn

River Edge Inn

2 out of 5
665 River Rd Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Clean rooms. Pleasant staff. Close to everything!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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River Edge Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
635 River Road Gatlinburg TN
The price is £84 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
£84
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
yes and yes

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
929 PARKWAY Gatlinburg TN
The price is £34 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
£34
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,094 reviews)
Hotel was nice and clean.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

3.5 out of 5
229 East Parkway Gatlinburg TN
The price is £99 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
£99
9 Mar - 10 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Great Smoky Mountains National Park and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
Fantastic front staff and fantastic room! We ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was a great place to spend our 39th anniversary!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gatlinburg

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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 North
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

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