Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg featuring autumn leaves and landscape views
Gatlinburg which includes night scenes, a small town or village and forest scenes
Photo provided by Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Photo provided by Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Cooter\'s Place featuring interior views and signage

Popular places to visit

Ripley\'s Aquarium of the Smokies showing marine life and interior views as well as a large group of people

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.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Anakeesta

Anakeesta

Bring your family to Anakeesta and enjoy this exciting theme park in Gatlinburg.

Anakeesta
Gatlinburg Convention Center

Gatlinburg Convention Center

5/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Gatlinburg Convention Center during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic area.

Gatlinburg Convention Center
Gatlinburg Sky Lift showing a gondola and forest scenes

SkyPark

Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.

SkyPark
Gatlinburg Space Needle

Gatlinburg Space Needle

Ride in a glass elevator to an observation tower for panoramic mountain views or enjoy comedy, magician and fireworks shows.

Gatlinburg Space Needle
Ripley\'s Believe It Or Not Museum which includes interior views

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.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum

Activities

Feel the presence of the unseen as we wander through haunted history under the moon's glow.

Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour

NZ$44
per adult
Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour
Gatlinburg: Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

NZ$28
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Picture 8 for Activity Gatlinburg: Ghosts of the Smokies Haunted Walking Tour

Gatlinburg Ghost Tours: Gilded Age Graves and Ghouls

NZ$45
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Ghost Tours: Gilded Age Graves and Ghouls
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

NZ$75
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains

NZ$33
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains
Gatlinburg: Impossibilities Magic and Mind-Reading Show

Pigeon Forge: Impossibilities Magic and Mind-Reading Show

NZ$52
per adult
Pigeon Forge: Impossibilities Magic and Mind-Reading Show
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Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
402 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is NZ$210 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$210
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,193 reviews)
Loved it!
"We wanted to stay somewhere different after visiting the area many times. Wow! We were highly impressed by the location, the view, the hotel itself and its front desk associates. The underground parking was convenient. The only drawback was the $16 a day parking fee not included in the room. Bed ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
539 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is NZ$307 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$307
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,941 reviews)
"Had a fantastic time, the place to stay in the Smokies!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

2.5 out of 5
Gatlinburg
The price is NZ$139 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$139
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.2/10 (1,011 reviews)
Great location
"Very convenient location. Walking distance of shopping. Rooms outdated. Bed very comfortable. Elevator not working while staying there. Overall I would stay again"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
River Edge Inn

River Edge Inn

2 out of 5
665 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is NZ$148 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$148
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Only complaint I have is that the jacuzzi suite the glass panel is on the wrong end of the tub, so you have to get into the tub, to turn on the water. And the hot and cold water were backwards. Overall the bed was great, clean room, good location."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

River Edge Inn
Bearskin Lodge on the River

Bearskin Lodge on the River

3 out of 5
840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is NZ$241 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$241
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (758 reviews)
"Perfect getaway. Loved the hospitality and location made it easy to move around. Can’t wait to go back."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

Bearskin Lodge on the River
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

2.5 out of 5
218 Ski Mountain Road, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is NZ$112 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$112
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"For the price. Quite happy"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gatlinburg

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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 North
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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

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