East Tennessee Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Tennessee
Where to stay in East Tennessee
Big Creek
While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.
Downtown Gatlinburg
While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg SkyPark.
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 Chattanooga
Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by On The Glory Land Road and Tivoli Theatre.
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.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Everything was absolutely perfect!
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West
Breakfast was good Staff was excellent
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
The Read House Hotel
We had a great stay at the hotel. The only improvements I would suggest are. 1) the shower head was surprisingly bad - really hard to shower with such little water flow. 2) would have been nice to have a microwave in the room but we survived without it. and 3) there was no obvious place to hang up ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Very nice place , very clean , there is good secury , shuttle buses inside primeses , this is a top notched hotel!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Perfect , nice view
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Viewpoint Condominiums
The bed room doors would not close and stay close
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Dollywood
This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
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.
Island at Pigeon Forge
You can do some window-shopping at Island at Pigeon Forge during your visit to Pigeon Forge. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Titanic Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Ruby Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Ruby Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Chattanooga. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
