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
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show
Grand American Opry at Grand Majestic Theater
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Pigeon Forge: Country Tonite Show Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
The staff was amazing and super friendly. The room was clean but is a little outdated. The breakfast every morning was perfect and they had so many options. You can not get any better location wise!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Great Experience!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Clean room, national park near by, close enough to walk to the little shops downtown
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham
Hotel room was really nice,
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
All good!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
Great place to stay. Only negative was they did not accept cash at the restaurant/bar. Otherwise great place. Very clean and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 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 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.
