East Tennessee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

East Tennessee
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Gatlinburg featuring autumn leaves and landscape views

Where to stay in East Tennessee

Gatlinburg featuring autumn leaves and landscape views

Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg SkyPark.

Downtown Gatlinburg
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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
Knoxville which includes markets

Downtown Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.

Downtown Knoxville
Chattanooga showing a river or creek, a city and water sports

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District.

Downtown Chattanooga
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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
WonderWorks which includes interior views as well as an individual male

Downtown Pigeon Forge

While visiting Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might make a stop by sights like Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall and The Comedy Barn Theater.

Downtown Pigeon Forge
Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave Knoxville TN
The price is AU$191 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$191
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,742 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff very nice and helpful.

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Hilton Knoxville
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 AU$189 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$189
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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! (1,935 reviews)
The hotel was more than we expected in terms of the building, our accommodations and the staff was outstanding. While it was a short visit to the city and hotel, it could not have been any better! We pkan to return there soon!

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Sidney James Mountain Lodge

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

2.5 out of 5
610 Airport Road Gatlinburg TN
The price is AU$70 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$70
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,293 reviews)
Overall good experience, would stay at again

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Sidney James Mountain Lodge
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.
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! (140 reviews)
The room was very clean and the staff was great 👍 thank for the lovely out door experience.

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

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 ...
6/10 (112 reviews)
Most comfortable bed the outside look ok but the room was nice 10 out of 10

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
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! (1,122 reviews)
Best Location, new units, Indoor water park

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
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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