Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide
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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.

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
You can take time to visit Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery during your travels to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

Gatlinburg Space Needle
Ride in a glass elevator to an observation tower for panoramic mountain views or enjoy comedy, magician and fireworks shows.
Things to do

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash

Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show

Grand American Opry at Grand Majestic Theater

Pigeon Forge: Country Tonite Show Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Breakfast wasn’t very good. We skipped it the 2nd day. Room was ok outside of bathroom. Needs refreshed or something- didn't seem clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Guess I missed the parking fees. They charged $15 a day, which is cheaper than the $20 general parking in the area I guess.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Great vacation vibe as soon as we pulled onto the property . Check-in was upbeat enlightening experience. Clean hotel and rooms . Everyone and everything was perfect. Close to shops and restaurants. We will definitely be back
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

The Greystone Lodge on the River
The hotel was clean with a great location across from the aquarium and Anakeesta. Our room was very spacious with a nice balcony. There was breakfast in the hotel which is great if you are willing to miss out on tasty breakfast options on the strip. Overall pleased and would definitely stay ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Parking was convenient, every single staff member was incredibly helpful and an absolute joy. We enjoyed the breakfast and the pool. Great hotel, close to downtown and the park.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham
I was in room 104. Ac was broken. They said they would try to find me a fan, never did. Finally got them to move me to another room after sweating it out for 2 nights.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
Didn’t go to pool side rooms cleaned bar widerful
Reviewed on 3 Apr 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 Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park.

Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.


