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
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Soul of Motown at Grand Majestic Theater
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Outdoor Gravity Park Zorbing Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Clean, great staff, great spot
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Great breakfast, staff and location
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The Greystone Lodge on the River
Great stay overall. Breakfast lacked variety, there was no meat or proteins beside scrambled eggs. All carbs mainly. They definitely need to update ADA compliance. My dad has to use a mobile chair and the majority of the exterior doors did not have the ADA compliant doors (patio door and gate, doors ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center
Bed comfortable great customer services right in the heart of everything will definitely visit again
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
The lady that was working the front desk today 12/22/25 was very warm and friendly. She made everyone in my family feel welcome. Gave my mom and my 5 year old with Down syndrome extra attention and made their day. She made the visit extra special on what was already a great stay.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
River Edge Inn
Great room for the price in downtown Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 21 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.
