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 Sky Lift showing a gondola and forest scenes

Gatlinburg SkyPark

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

Gatlinburg SkyPark
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 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

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

NZ$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg: Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

NZ$30
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

NZ$30
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Two legends. One stage. One unforgettable night—Elvis & Johnny Cash live in spirit at Cash & The King

Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash

NZ$68
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!

Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!

NZ$107
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!
Impossibilities in Gatlinburg, TN

Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

NZ$54
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
See all activities in Gatlinburg

Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
539 Parkway Gatlinburg TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$284 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$284
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,988 reviews)
Continental breakfast was not an option. Staff was wonderful.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
402 River Rd Gatlinburg TN
The price is NZ$264 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$264
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,498 reviews)
The room was clean, everyone was very courteous and helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
The Greystone Lodge on the River

The Greystone Lodge on the River

2.5 out of 5
559 Parkway Gatlinburg TN
The price is NZ$301 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
NZ$301
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
Did not eat breakfast

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

The Greystone Lodge on the River
River Edge Inn

River Edge Inn

2 out of 5
665 River Rd Gatlinburg TN
The price is NZ$192 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$192
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
👍

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

River Edge Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
635 River Road Gatlinburg TN
The price is NZ$254 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$254
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Everything was great other than the whirlpool tub in the room was not clean. Disappointed that we couldn’t use it.

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
240 River Road Gatlinburg TN
The price is NZ$195 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$195
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this resort in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Courteous staff.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center
See all 20,158 properties in 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gatlinburg

Default Image

Chalet Village North

Though Chalet Village North may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook.

Chalet Village North
Default Image

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

Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide

Choose two or more items and save on your trip: