Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
From sharks and stingrays, to penguins and octopus, get close to a colorful collection of tropical sea creatures at this walk-through aquarium.
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Gatlinburg Convention Center during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.
SkyPark
Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.
Gatlinburg Space Needle
Ride in a glass elevator to an observation tower for panoramic mountain views or enjoy comedy, magician and fireworks shows.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
Get ready to be astounded by unique artifacts from all corners of the globe at this museum dedicated to astonishing people and events.
Activities
Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Gatlinburg: Ghosts of the Smokies Haunted Walking Tour
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains
Pigeon Forge: Sights of the Smokies Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025
River Edge Inn
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gatlinburg
Chalet Village North
Though Chalet Village North may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park.
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.