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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a checkered curtain.

A small house with a red door, a front porch with two chairs, and a stone staircase leading to the door.

An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and a stone fire pit.

A sign for Townsend Gateway Inn with a view of a grassy area and trees.

1. Townsend Gateway Inn

0.4 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jeff

£92

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A room with a large window, a round table, two chairs, and a view of a green landscape with trees and hills.

A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows.

A modern two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a bicycle parked outside.

2. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

0.2 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

John

£122

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a blue sofa, a white armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, and a reception desk with a sign for 'Townsend River Breeze Inn'.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a mirror.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

3. Townsend River Breeze Inn

0.5 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Tammy

£99

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with stone walls and a wooden pavilion in the background.

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, a sofa, and a dining area.

4. Tremont Lodge & Resort

1.8 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Eric

£100

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above a cabinet, and a dining table with chairs.

A spacious room with large windows, a patterned rug, and a modern ceiling design.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a view of the hallway.

5. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

1.4 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

David

£133

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a blue water slide, and a sign reading "THE WALDEN".

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a wall-mounted lamp, and a large wall decoration.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "THE WILDEN" at the entrance.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a blue slide.

6. The Walden, Trademark Collection By Wyndham

11.9 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Bonnie

£75

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A campsite with multiple teepee-style tents, a gravel path, and a grassy area with picnic tables.

A tented room with a round table, chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

A tented area with a table displaying fruits and a candle.

7. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

9.7 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Erik

£167

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a wooden reception desk, and a blue patterned carpet.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, a wooden table with a yellow vase, and a fireplace.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a pool, and a sign for 'The Island' restaurant.

8. Margaritaville Island Inn

12 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Lindy

£104

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a bar area in the background.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

9. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

11.7 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Kyle

£144

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and two paintings on the wall.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

10. Bearskin Lodge on the River

11.3 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

lawrence

£162

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a television, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

11. The Gillette

11.7 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Kerne

£116

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A motel with a stone facade, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating a 10' clearance.

Three wooden rocking chairs with cushioned seats and backs, placed on a concrete ledge outside a building with a stone wall.

A kitchen counter with a Bunn coffee maker, a box of Krispy Kreme, and fruit skewers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

12. Mountain Breeze Motel

12 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Barry

£76

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with a view of trees.

A covered outdoor seating area with white rocking chairs and a stone fire pit.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and flower beds.

A swimming pool with people using inflatable rings.

13. Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites

12 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jill Keene

£84

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a blue ceiling.

14. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

11.8 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

esaul

£84

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pathway, and a parked SUV.

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

11.7 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Mary

£102

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a metal ladder, a staircase, and a seating area with chairs and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a bathroom with a mirror, and a sink.

A hotel room with a bed, a blue armchair, a desk, a painting, a white door, and large windows.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden floor, a black table, a patterned chair, a spiral staircase, and a door with a painting on the wall.

16. Best Western Toni Inn

12 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Robert

£67

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a sign indicating the address 322.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating the address 322.

17. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

11.6 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Wayne

£129

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with stone walls, a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of a swimming pool.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and multiple windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, and a bar area.

A modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, two pendant lights, and two framed photographs on the wall.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pigeon Forge-Dollywood

11.9 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Alice

£84

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

A pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

19. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

11.6 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jennifer

£100

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Convention Center sign.

A modern interior with a dark wall, a wooden floor, a vase with flowers, a 'Welcome to Breakfast' sign, and a view through large windows.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a modern ceiling design, and a large window providing natural light.

20. LeConte Hotel & Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

11.6 mi from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Emma

£88

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Townsend Gateway Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains	9.2 Wonderful 214 reviews	View
Townsend River Breeze Inn	8.8 Excellent 780 reviews	View
Tremont Lodge & Resort	8.6 Excellent 662 reviews	View
Best Western Cades Cove Inn	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Hotel Reviews

Tremont Lodge & Resort

10/10 Excellent

"I loved how roomy the rooms were. The bathrooms were a little small but it’s ok. We loved the property and how walkable it was. Also loved being close to Cades Cove."

Secluded Mountain Views | Game Room | Home Theatre

10/10 Excellent

"This property was amazing to celebrate my eldest child’s birthday. Anything I asked for the host was well prepared to answer when it came down to change of plans for my son‘s birthday and places to eat at they helped right away. The view was amazing everything that was listed on this property was exactly what they said you will get the hot tub was great. The mini golf was great. My kids had a blast in the entertainment room will be visiting this spot again."

Log Cabin w/ Amenities. New Hot Tub. Quiet/Close to the Park/Pigeon Forge

10/10 Excellent

"It was the perfect cabin for our stay. Plenty of room, beds were comfortable. It had a nice hot tub. We will stay there again."

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

8/10 Good

"Great location, great staff."

Wears Valley Cottage w/ Hot Tub, Game House & Mountain Views | $940 Free Tickets

10/10 Excellent

"Great experience"

Townsend Gateway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a suite with 2 bedrooms and a living room. It was easy to check in and conveniently located close to Cades Cove. Riverside Restaurant was close by as well and had an excellent breakfast. We will definitely come back! Thank you!"

Mountain Vacation Time! 2 miles to GSMNP@ Line Springs~Hot Tub~Games~2 Decks

10/10 Excellent

"Can I rate higher than excellent!?!! This beautiful home was home to us for several days. Are activities were spread all over the area-so this cabin was perfectly centrally located. I wish we had shad more time!"

NEW! Snuggle Bear Cabin in the Heart of the Smokies!

8/10 Good

"Cabin was good but not excellent. Just little minor things here and there that just seem to aggravate you like ceiling fan in living room not working. Shower in bedroom didn’t work well just a small stream comes out. You have to climb stairs from bedroom to upstairs bathroom to take a shower. Minor issues you can live with just aggravating. Cleaning crew could pay better attention to stuff. Dishes left in washer dead bugs in drawers of cabinet towels left in dryer. But once again minor issue. But overall cabin was very pleasant. Getting in was a little hassle as you have to share a driveway with another cabin and not a lot of room to turn around once you get there. Whoever was cleaning the other cabin had parked their car in the driveway and you couldn’t get by. Took thirty minutes to get them to move. Extremely aggravating! Never did find that lake and pool that the ad shows in the pics. I don’t believe it exists. Everything was stocked well including the kitchen and hot tub was clean. Bed was also nice. Bears are all over and more than likely you’ll see some. We were on the deck and they come off the hill behind the cabin and walked on down the hill the cabin overlooks. We were probably 20 yards from them and this was in the evening around four thirty So pay attention. Overall had a good stay and might rent it again in the future. Wears Valley is a little more peaceful than Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and I think that’s what we enjoyed the most."

2 Mi to Nat'l Park: Riverside Smoky Mtn Cabin!

8/10 Good

"The property was clean and easy to locate. Host was very gracious. It does sleep four but was smaller than expected. The outside area for grilling was very comfortable."

Other attractions near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Meigs Falls

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Meigs Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Townsend. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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River Rage Go-Kart Track

8.2/10 (17 reviews)

Bring the family to River Rage Go-Kart Track and enjoy this exciting theme park in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

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Hedgewood Gardens

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Hedgewood Gardens and enjoy the hiking trails in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Lee Roberson Art Gallery

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lee Roberson Art Gallery during your travels in Townsend. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Townsend Visitor Center

9.2/10 (207 reviews)

Townsend Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Townsend, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Dark Island Swinging Bridge

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Townsend when you stop by Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is located in a culturally rich area of Townsend known for its magnificent mountain views and must-see aquarium. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 39 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good choice is Townsend Gateway Inn, located just 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.

What can I see and do near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Learn about local history at Tuckaleechee Caverns and Walker Sisters Place. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Hedgewood Gardens and Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area. Attractions like The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Lee Roberson Art Gallery highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center hotels

1. Townsend Gateway Inn

2. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

3. Townsend River Breeze Inn

4. Tremont Lodge & Resort

5. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

6. The Walden, Trademark Collection By Wyndham

7. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

8. Margaritaville Island Inn

9. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

10. Bearskin Lodge on the River

11. The Gillette

12. Mountain Breeze Motel

13. Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites

14. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

16. Best Western Toni Inn

17. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pigeon Forge-Dollywood

19. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

20. LeConte Hotel & Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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Top Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Hotel Reviews

Tremont Lodge & Resort

Secluded Mountain Views | Game Room | Home Theatre

Log Cabin w/ Amenities. New Hot Tub. Quiet/Close to the Park/Pigeon Forge

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

Wears Valley Cottage w/ Hot Tub, Game House & Mountain Views | $940 Free Tickets

Townsend Gateway Inn

Mountain Vacation Time! 2 miles to GSMNP@ Line Springs~Hot Tub~Games~2 Decks

NEW! Snuggle Bear Cabin in the Heart of the Smokies!

2 Mi to Nat'l Park: Riverside Smoky Mtn Cabin!

Other attractions near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Meigs Falls

River Rage Go-Kart Track

Hedgewood Gardens

Lee Roberson Art Gallery

Townsend Visitor Center

Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

Dark Island Swinging Bridge

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

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