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 mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly 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
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show
Soul of Motown at Grand Majestic Theater
Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
"The breakfast was fresh and offered good variety. It was nice to have coffee and hot water for tea available into the evening."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
"Every time we go to the restaurant seems to be struggling with staffing issues"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
"Check-in was breeze , and they had valet parking very handy! The rooms are super cute and clean the bathroom was very clean and the shower was really nice!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
"The rooma were dirty, there were bugs, and the bedding was not washed"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
"The location of the property makes it ideal for walking around Gatlinburg. The staff was helpful and friendly!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Reagan Resorts Inn
"Room has strange smell; Parking space is too tight"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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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.
