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.
Anakeesta
Enjoy the thrills at Anakeesta and see why everyone loves this theme park in Gatlinburg.
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.
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
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Everything was great!!!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Front desk Desk ladies were funny. The place was very warm. Had a nice view and close to the nightlife. Only disappointment at all is that we got charged for parking, but it said parking was included when we booked online.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
River Edge Inn
Nice rooms and clean
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
Clean comfortable room, good view, convenient to downtown
Reviewed on 14 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
Very clean,staff was great answering questions, great location!!This will be our go to hotel anytime we are in Gatlinburg....
Reviewed on 12 Feb 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 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.
