Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Gatlinburg
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 beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic area.
Gatlinburg SkyPark
Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
You can take time to visit Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery during your travels to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.
Gatlinburg Space Needle
Ride in a glass elevator to an observation tower for panoramic mountain views or enjoy comedy, magician and fireworks shows.
Activities
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Pigion Forge: Elvis and Johnny Cash Tribute Show Ticket
Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Breakfast was good, plenty to choose from.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Great
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
Nice clean room. In nice location easy walk to most everything. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Friendly staff. Clean property. Excellent location
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham
Room was dirty and smelt like mildew.We.stayed her last year and loved it, quite a difference in a year
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
Our suite was lovely! Only two issues really 1) There was no full length mirror- and only the one mirror in the bathroom. 2) I wish the coffee cups were larger :) Otherwise a wonderful stay! Great location!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
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 Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
