Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide
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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.
Things to do

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash

Outdoor Gravity Park Zorbing Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Grand American Opry at Grand Majestic Theater

Pigeon Forge: Outdoor Gravity Park Zorbing Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Large clean rooms in a convenient location.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

The Greystone Lodge on the River
The staff were amazing the room was clean. It was located right beside the strip of Gatlinburg which was so convenient! We loved our stay!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was beautiful and clean. The front lobby was beautifully decorated for Christmas.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

River Edge Inn
The staff was courteous and welcoming. Check in went quickly and was a breeze. Our room was cozy and very clean. The grab and go breakfast was full of variety. This location is exactly what you want. It starts at almost the very beginning of downtown Gatlinburg. We will definitely stay here again ...
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham
Check in was spectacular!! Dynene was awesome...super nice and accommodating!!! The room was wonderful....spacoius and clean. It could use some cosmetic updating but that's not important. The view outside, on the strip, was great (especially to people watch). You can definitely hear the sounds from ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
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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.







