Eastern Tennessee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

driving by overlooks along blue ridge parkway
Eastern Tennessee
Eastern Tennessee
Eastern Tennessee
Eastern Tennessee

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Fall at Honey Creek Loop Trail at Big South Fork National Recreation Area in central Tennessee

Big Creek

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

Big Creek
A panoramic view of downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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
Downtown Knoxville Tennessee Drone Skyline Aerial

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 skyline with blue hour and sunset

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
Panorama Of Narrow Bridge Crosing Thunderhead Prong In Great Smoky Mountains.

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
Chalet Village

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
The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel

4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd Chattanooga TN
The price is NZ$295 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$295
28 May - 29 May
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! (2,467 reviews)
We recently stayed at The Read House hotel in Chattanooga and were very disappointed by how a serious cleanliness issue was handled. Ou our first evening, we found a live cockroach in our room. We killed it and immediately called the front desk. Someone to pick up the tissue with the bug, without ...

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

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$266 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$266
26 May - 27 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,265 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean rooms, awesome recommendations, tucked away form city life if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave Knoxville TN
The price is NZ$259 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$259
24 May - 25 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,017 reviews)
Visit was during NCAA SOFTBALL REGIONALS. It was the same weekend as University of Tennessee graduation ceremonies. Hilton is located a few blocks from Market Square which is a cool walking park area with lots of history and statues. Plus many shops and restaurants. The city is very nice! The Hilton ...

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Hilton Knoxville
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.
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,223 reviews)
Very friendly

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this apartment in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (250 reviews)
Had great views check in progress was very easy, there could use some updates, but other than that, I would come again!

Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
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 Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great ...
6/10 (124 reviews)
I walk into the room is was clean smell good but the only thing they didn’t check was the dresser into of it was left close from someone who was staying there before and there was milk left in the refrigerator but when I talk to the person who was taking care of us she was super sweet understanding ...

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

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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