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 Convention Center

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 Convention Center
Gatlinburg Sky Lift showing a gondola and forest scenes

SkyPark

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

SkyPark
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

Feel the presence of the unseen as we wander through haunted history under the moon's glow.

Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour

AU$40
per adult
Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour
Gatlinburg: Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

AU$26
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Picture 8 for Activity Gatlinburg: Ghosts of the Smokies Haunted Walking Tour

Gatlinburg Ghost Tours: Gilded Age Graves and Ghouls

AU$41
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Ghost Tours: Gilded Age Graves and Ghouls
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

AU$68
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Audio Driving Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains

AU$30
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains
Gatlinburg: Impossibilities Magic and Mind-Reading Show

Pigeon Forge: Impossibilities Magic and Mind-Reading Show

AU$47
per adult
Pigeon Forge: Impossibilities Magic and Mind-Reading Show
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Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
402 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is AU$170 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$170
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,182 reviews)
"Room had ants. It was a room on mountain side. Ants were on desk, ac unit and on a few personal items that I had to throw away. Staff acted promptly once I notified them and they courteously move me to another room."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

2.5 out of 5
Gatlinburg
The price is AU$106 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$106
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
Great location
"Room was clean and close to to main strip. We saw a bear in the parking lot!! The creek side was nice as well. Shower pressure was excellent and the beds were very comfortable. The A/C worked very well. Would definitely recommend. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

4 out of 5
539 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is AU$279 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$279
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,935 reviews)
"Rooms were amazing! Easy walk to nearby attractions."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
River Edge Inn

River Edge Inn

2 out of 5
665 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is AU$151 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$151
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff very nice"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

River Edge Inn
Bearskin Lodge on the River

Bearskin Lodge on the River

3 out of 5
840 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is AU$237 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$237
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (747 reviews)
"Not a chain so had a nice unique , local feel to it . Convenient to downtown."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Bearskin Lodge on the River
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg

2.5 out of 5
218 Ski Mountain Road, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is AU$111 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$111
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Surprisingly spacious room, was pleasantly surprised. Staff was very friendly, breakfast was fresh even though we were some of the last ones in before they stopped closing. The pool was clean and open. Overall very affordable and clean. Would definitely stay there again. Location was great for walking ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gatlinburg

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Chalet Village North

Though Chalet Village North may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park.

Chalet Village North
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Chalet Village

If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.

Chalet Village

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