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.
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
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show
Pigion Forge: Elvis and Johnny Cash Tribute Show Ticket
Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
The room was spectacular with bathroom being ye highlight. Beds were very comfy and housekeeping was very punctual and cordial despite it being the Christmas week. All the hotel staff had a very positive and good natured attitudes. Overall, we loved our stay and would like to stay there next ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
Clean room, conveniently located. Breakfast was just ok
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Clean room and nice staff
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
River Edge Inn
Clean, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Nice hotel , convenient, walkable.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Everything was perfect clean room,staff super nice,service goo,in general was a excellent experience and a great choice
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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 Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
