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A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a checkered curtain.

An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and a stone fire pit.

A sign for Townsend Gateway Inn with a view of a grassy area and trees.

A small house with a red door, a front porch with two chairs, and a stone staircase leading to the door.

1. Townsend Gateway Inn

0.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jeff

NZ$219

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A gazebo with a wooden structure and a roof, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

A rustic house with a gabled roof, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a lawn.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a coffee machine.

2. Highland Manor Inn

2.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Shannon

NZ$313

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A stone house with a garage, a convertible car parked in front, and a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a large window, a round table, two chairs, and a view of a green landscape with trees and hills.

A modern two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a bicycle parked outside.

3. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

0.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

John

NZ$288

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a blue sofa, a white armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, and a reception desk with a sign for 'Townsend River Breeze Inn'.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

4. Townsend River Breeze Inn

0.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Tammy

NZ$227

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with stone walls and a wooden pavilion in the background.

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, a sofa, and a dining area.

5. Tremont Lodge & Resort

2.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Eric

NZ$269

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A spacious room with large windows, a patterned rug, and a modern ceiling design.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above a cabinet, and a dining table with chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a view of the hallway.

6. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

2.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

David

NZ$315

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a blue water slide, and a sign reading "THE WALDEN".

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "THE WILDEN" at the entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a wall-mounted lamp, and a large wall decoration.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of seating areas including sofas and armchairs.

7. The Walden, Trademark Collection By Wyndham

19.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Bonnie

NZ$179

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A campsite with multiple teepee-style tents, a gravel path, and a grassy area with picnic tables.

A tented room with a round table, chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

A tented area with a table displaying fruits and a candle.

8. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

15.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Erik

NZ$377

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a bar area in the background.

9. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Kyle

NZ$460

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a television, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

10. The Gillette

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Kerne

NZ$275

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and two paintings on the wall.

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

11. Bearskin Lodge on the River

18.2 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

lawrence

NZ$383

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pathway, and a parked SUV.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area with blue and yellow upholstered chairs, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Mary

NZ$300

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

A spacious lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, comfortable seating areas, and a large flat-screen TV.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

13. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

19.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Stephanie

NZ$264

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

A view from a porch with a stone bench, American flags, a parking lot with cars, and a mountain in the background.

A spacious lobby with a large leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

14. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Paola

NZ$292

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, balconies with plants, and seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden overhang and a sign that reads "Glenstone Lodge".

15. Glenstone Lodge

18.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Dayna

NZ$152

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

16. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

18.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

esaul

NZ$271

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

A pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

17. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

18.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jennifer

NZ$323

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, stone walls, and a mural of a natural landscape.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a fireplace, a large window, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden table with a bottle and glasses.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit surrounded by wooden chairs, under a wooden pergola with string lights.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered parking area, and a view of the surrounding forest.

18. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

19 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Susan

NZ$239

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a waterfall, and a staircase leading to a balcony.

A multi-story hotel with balconies overlooking a flowing river.

A multi-story building with balconies overlooking a rocky stream.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a wooden cabinet, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.

19. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

18.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Erin

NZ$148

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead lighting.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Ramona

NZ$323

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Townsend Gateway Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Highland Manor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 836 reviews	View
The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains	9.2 Wonderful 213 reviews	View
Townsend River Breeze Inn	8.8 Excellent 779 reviews	View
Tremont Lodge & Resort	8.6 Excellent 661 reviews	View

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Other attractions near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Meigs Falls

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Meigs Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Townsend. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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River Rage Go-Kart Track

8.2/10 (17 reviews)

Bring the family to River Rage Go-Kart Track and enjoy this exciting theme park in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

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Hedgewood Gardens

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Hedgewood Gardens and enjoy the hiking trails in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Lee Roberson Art Gallery

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Lee Roberson Art Gallery during your travels in Townsend. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Townsend Visitor Center

9.2/10 (207 reviews)

Townsend Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Townsend, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and popular activities such as hiking in Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Dark Island Swinging Bridge

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Townsend when you stop by Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is located in a culturally rich area of Townsend known for its magnificent mountain views and must-see aquarium. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 39 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good choice is Townsend Gateway Inn, located just 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.

What can I see and do near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Learn about local history at Tuckaleechee Caverns and Walker Sisters Place. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Hedgewood Gardens and Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area. Attractions like The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Lee Roberson Art Gallery highlight the local culture.

Top Hotels Near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend from NZ$148

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Our top choices for Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center hotels

1. Townsend Gateway Inn

2. Highland Manor Inn

3. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

4. Townsend River Breeze Inn

5. Tremont Lodge & Resort

6. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

7. The Walden, Trademark Collection By Wyndham

8. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

9. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

10. The Gillette

11. Bearskin Lodge on the River

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

13. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

14. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

15. Glenstone Lodge

16. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

17. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

18. Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

19. Sidney James Mountain Lodge

20. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

Compare popular hotels close to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Top Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Hotel Reviews

Other attractions near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Meigs Falls

River Rage Go-Kart Track

Hedgewood Gardens

Lee Roberson Art Gallery

Townsend Visitor Center

Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

Dark Island Swinging Bridge

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

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