Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Shenandoah National Park featuring autumn leaves, a sunset and forests
Shenandoah National Park featuring autumn leaves, a sunset and forests
Shenandoah National Park showing a cascade, forests and a river or creek
Shenandoah National Park which includes mountains and hiking or walking as well as a small group of people
Natural Bridge Virginia showing a garden and a river or creek

Where to stay in Blue Ridge Mountains

A panoramic view of downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

Downtown Gatlinburg
panorama of downtown Asheville, North Carolina

Downtown Asheville

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.

Downtown Asheville
Panorama Of Narrow Bridge Crosing Thunderhead Prong In Great Smoky Mountains.

Wears Valley

Unique features of Wears Valley include the mountain views and parks. Make a stop by Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Walker Sisters Place while you're exploring the area.

Wears Valley
Photo taken from Ober Gatlinburg, such a beautiful place.

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
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Cherry Lake

Cherry Lake might not have many top sights, but Cherry Log Creek and Blue Ridge Scenic Railway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Cherry Lake
Smoky Mountain Fantasy Golf in Pigeon Forge, TN. A fairly standard mini-golf scenario with the fiberglass mountain and waterfall with the additional whimsy of a Pegasus and other mythological creatures dotting the course. Certain holes did have a wheel of chance to spin that would land various handicaps on your opponent for the hole.

Downtown Pigeon Forge

While visiting Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might make a stop by sights like Island at Pigeon Forge and Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall.

Downtown Pigeon Forge
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
705 Cherokee Orchard Road Gatlinburg TN
The price is NZ$154 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
NZ$154
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,031 reviews)
Spotless, plenty of towels, cookie was great

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville

3 out of 5
125 Music Mountain Drive Pigeon Forge TN
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Dollywood and Titanic Museum are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,007 reviews)
The entire facility was very clean, and the staff was very friendly!

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville
Best Western Plaza Inn

Best Western Plaza Inn

2.5 out of 5
3755 Parkway Pigeon Forge TN
The price is NZ$112 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$112
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,157 reviews)
Not quite as nice as the photos, but rooms were super clean and restocked daily. The indoor pool area was a little disappointing because it was dirty and dated. The breakfast ends before 10am and they will not refill it even if asked. While we couldn't hear neighboring rooms, the traffic outside ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Best Western Plaza Inn
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.
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,143 reviews)
Staff was great

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

2.5 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this condo in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
Clean, organized easy to find everything had all the essentials you needed for a week stay. Location was great and the views are breathe taking

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
315 East Pkwy Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this aparthotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Dollywood ...
5.8/10 (119 reviews)
The room was spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from 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.

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