East Tennessee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

East Tennessee
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Gatlinburg featuring autumn leaves and landscape views

Where to stay in East Tennessee

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Big Creek

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

Big Creek
Gatlinburg featuring autumn leaves and landscape views

Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

Downtown Gatlinburg
Chattanooga showing a river or creek, a city and water sports

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(4 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 Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Downtown Chattanooga
Knoxville which includes markets

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
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Chalet Village

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

Chalet Village
WonderWorks which includes interior views as well as an individual male

Downtown Pigeon Forge

While visiting Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might make a stop by sights like Island at Pigeon Forge and Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall.

Downtown Pigeon Forge
The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel

4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,076 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel. You can tell there’s history there as soon as you walk in. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The only problem I had was with housekeeping. While we were out for the day housekeeping came in and cleaned which was fine. Except for some reason they turned the lock to keep ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

The Read House Hotel
Grand Smokies Resort Lodge

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge

2.5 out of 5
2385 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is NZ$165 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$165
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Titanic Museum and Island at Pigeon Forge are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (833 reviews)
"The king room we had was good sized and clean. We liked the balcony except for the a/c unit exhaust blew hot air onto the balcony. We didn't like the inconvenience of having to wait until 8 am to eat breakfast at the Buffet Restaurant next door. But the price was very affordable for the hotel. We ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
705 Cherokee Orchard Road, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is NZ$189 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$189
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,765 reviews)
"We loved our stay and the view of the mountains was amazing!"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton 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.
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
315 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and ...
6.2/10 (85 reviews)
"Very nice stay for the price. Newly renovated, simple and clean."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
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 WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"Beautiful view ,very clean,you had everything you need for your family"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Gatlinburg
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,095 reviews)
"The property was great. It felt like a decently modern cabin in the woods. The people working there are absolutely amazing. Super friendly and curteous. The location is quite easy to find, it is quite steep up the hill. Every hotel we stay I try to give a review based on 3 things. 1. Hospitality, ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
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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