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
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Awesome
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Stayed here with my daughter for one of her cheer competitions. This was a great spot and we did not have to walk to far to get the the convention center. The place was clean and the hotel staff were very welcoming and nice. I would stay here again for sure and the views were amazing with the river ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
River Edge Inn
Nice rooms and clean
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
It’s not the prettiest place to stay BUT you are SmackDab in the center location !! Across the street is the chair lift to the top; and there’s restaurants and souvenir shops on both sides. Breakfast was eggs and bacon and biscuit with gravy. The rooms are really warm if you need them to be.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
Easy check in. Room and hotel was well kept. Really enjoyed the restaurant and rooftop views
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
The room was great and the staff were super helpful, especially with the snow storm :)
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
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 Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Anakeesta.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
