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 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

Grand American Opry at Grand Majestic Theater

East Tennessee Off Road ATV Guided Experience

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

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
"Loved this place! A bit dated and small bathrooms but we liked it! you park your car at the hotel and can walk to everything! We will be back in August!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
"Breakfast service both days we ate there was way less than par. First time waiter never offered coffee refills and second time we waited 45 minutes for our server to even check on us. One of my Avacado toast was not even toasted and the potatoes forgotten. The menu offers Bloody Marys but both times ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
"Nice place walkable to every thing easy check in"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
"It's in a great location to walk were you want and amusement and sometimes you'll see a bear in town and around the hotel"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026

The Greystone Lodge on the River
"The room was clean. It would be a good idea to have a clean blanket or quilt in the closet for those who like a cold room but want to be warm at night. The shower head couldn’t be adjusted. The lady that checked us in and did our water bottle purchase wasn’t especially friendly. She seemed disinterested. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Reagan Resorts Inn
"They need better beds and they need to do a lot of upgrades to property . Staff was very nice .."
Reviewed on 25 May 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.

