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

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 Gatlinburg SkyPark.

Downtown Gatlinburg
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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
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
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 Historic District.

Downtown Chattanooga
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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
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 Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall and The Comedy Barn Theater.

Downtown Pigeon Forge
Hilton Garden Inn Pigeon Forge

Hilton Garden Inn Pigeon Forge

3 out of 5
2481 Teaster Lane Pigeon Forge TN
The price is NZ$109 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$109
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
The hotel was extremely clean! The ambiance was so nice. The front desk staff were very friendly. I enjoyed everything about our stay! Will definitely recommend and stay again!

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Pigeon Forge
The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel

4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd Chattanooga TN
The price is NZ$240 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
NZ$240
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026
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! (2,323 reviews)
The room was very spacious and comfortable.

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

The Read House Hotel
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$146 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
NZ$146
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,971 reviews)
Staff were very friendly

Reviewed on 27 Dec 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.
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
The location of the cabin was great. The only concern is the cabin suggested hot tuns are within cabin but it was in a central common location

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,125 reviews)
Best Location, new units, Indoor water park

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
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 aparthotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Dollywood ...
5.8/10 (115 reviews)
We were there for the Christmas Lights Parade and the hotel was right on the route and we were able to borrow chairs for front row seats The room was spacious with up to date appliances

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown 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.

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