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A living room with a TV, a dining table, and a sofa.

A bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.6 mi from Traffic Light #1

Michael

£123

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

A clear blue swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola structure.

2. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.5 mi from Traffic Light #1

Adam

£140

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

A modern bar area with bar stools, a long counter, and a television screen. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

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.

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

1.4 mi from Traffic Light #1

Luther

£142

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a round table.

A wooden double door with glass panels and a keypad lock, flanked by two wall-mounted lanterns.

4. The Timber at Holly Branch

1.5 mi from Traffic Light #1

Dayren

£137

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a black fence, with lounge chairs and picnic tables on the deck.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden panel wall, a television, and a wardrobe.

Outdoor picnic tables arranged in rows with a building in the background.

A reception desk with a map, framed artwork, and a security camera.

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

0.8 mi from Traffic Light #1

Corey

£58

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A lodge with a stone facade, a prominent sign, and a view of a parking area.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

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

6. The Gillette

1.2 mi from Traffic Light #1

Cindy

£104

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

A swimming pool with a fence, a motel sign, and a small stream.

A sign for 'Marshalls Creek Rest Motel' with a small stream and flowers in the foreground.

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

7. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

1 mi from Traffic Light #1

Tammy

£67

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of trees.

A rustic-themed store with wooden shelves displaying snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.

A lodge with a ski lift, a parking area, and a prominent sign for The Abundance Lodge.

8. The Appy Lodge

< 0.1 mi from Traffic Light #1

Gina

£87

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

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

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

9. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.4 mi from Traffic Light #1

Willie

£122

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

A rustic lodge interior with wooden floors, stone walls, and a central fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged around the room, and there are framed pictures on the walls.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a river and a bridge.

A narrow stream flowing through a wooded area with a wooden structure on one side and a stone wall on the other.

10. Old Creek Lodge

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.2 mi from Traffic Light #1

Joe

£131

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

A spacious lobby with a large leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

A large house with a stone facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

11. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 mi from Traffic Light #1

Anthony

£98

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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 modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

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

12. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

1.1 mi from Traffic Light #1

Dennis

£70

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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 reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area with blue and yellow upholstered chairs, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.5 mi from Traffic Light #1

Todd

£82

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

A hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, a flag, and a landscaped garden.

An indoor swimming pool with a slide, lounge chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a Holiday Inn Express sign.

14. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

1.3 mi from Traffic Light #1

Kiranveer

£114

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

A lodge with a stone facade, multiple roof styles, and a covered entrance.

15. The Greystone Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.7 mi from Traffic Light #1

Holly

£136

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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

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

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

16. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

1.5 mi from Traffic Light #1

Laura

£87

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and built-in wardrobes.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

17. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

0.7 mi from Traffic Light #1

Kassidy

£47

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

18. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

1.3 mi from Traffic Light #1

Stephen

£98

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

A stone fireplace with a flat-screen TV above it, flanked by two wall sconces.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a covered area with a sign reading "Cliffhouse 1st".

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, surrounded by wooden-framed windows and potted plants.

19. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.1 mi from Traffic Light #1

James

£114

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.2 mi from Traffic Light #1

Cal

£86

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Traffic Light #1

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,042 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 631 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,026 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 256 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 412 reviews	View

Top Traffic Light #1 Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about the hotel was amazing. Staff was very pleasant The atmosphere was calm and inviting Convenient to downtown. The room was spacious and comfortable Would highly recommend"

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

8/10 Good

"Carpets at the floors need to be cleaned it gives a bad impression."

Brookside Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very friendly and gave us tips to keep our car safe from bears"

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"The property was clean and well maintained. The staff was so nice and helpful. I enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay there again."

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

10/10 Excellent

"View from balcony was awesome. Our maid was fantastic. The breakfast was plentiful and hot with many options. Location was convenient. Will definitely come back."

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

8/10 Good

"Lovely room, very clean, modern, friendly staff. My only comment would be the parking. Overall, I would definitely go back there and stay again."

Bear Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"there no table ."

Quality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North

10/10 Excellent

"Probably one of the best hotels I’ve been to and my family enjoyed it. We have a nice view and walking distance to downtown."

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"La habitación que se me reservó la verdad estaba muy deteriorada las camas y la vista que tenía en el balcón no era buena"

Other attractions near Traffic Light #1

Hillbilly Golf

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

Ride a cable railway to a mountaintop and tackle the unusual and exciting obstacles of two 18-hole miniature golf courses.

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Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

You can enjoy a show at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre during your trip to Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf during your travels to Gatlinburg. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

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Ripley's Super Fun Zone

10.0/10 (1 review)

Take the family on an outing to Ripley's Super Fun Zone during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic area.

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Herbert Holt Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Herbert Holt Park, a lovely green space in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

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Traffic Light #2

Find out about the history of Gatlinburg when you spend time at Traffic Light #2. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Moonshine Mountain Coaster

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Moonshine Mountain Coaster during your visit to Gatlinburg. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.

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Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Bring the family to Ripley's Mountain Coaster and enjoy this exciting theme park in Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Traffic Light #1?

Traffic Light #1 is located in Gatlinburg. This scenic area is known for its must-see aquarium and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 267 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Traffic Light #1?

Adjacent to Traffic Light #1, Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good options close by include Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg and Brookside Lodge.

How many hotels will I find close to Traffic Light #1?

Expedia has 267 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Traffic Light #1.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Traffic Light #1, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Traffic Light #1.

What can I see and do near Traffic Light #1?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Hollywood Star Cars Museum or Cooter's Place. Sights like Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Noah Ogle Place highlight some of the local culture. You can catch a show at Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre and Iris Theater.

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Our top choices for Traffic Light #1 hotels

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. The Timber at Holly Branch

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

6. The Gillette

7. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

8. The Appy Lodge

9. Bearskin Lodge on the River

10. Old Creek Lodge

11. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

12. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

13. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

14. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

15. The Greystone Lodge on the River

16. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

17. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

18. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

19. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

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Top Traffic Light #1 Hotel Reviews

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

Brookside Lodge

Best Western Johnson's Inn Downtown Gatlinburg

Baymont by Wyndham Gatlinburg On The River

Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

Bear Creek Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North

Gatlinburg River Inn

Other attractions near Traffic Light #1

Hillbilly Golf

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre

Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf

Ripley's Super Fun Zone

Herbert Holt Park

Traffic Light #2

Moonshine Mountain Coaster

Ripley's Mountain Coaster

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