Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide
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Downtown Gatlinburg
While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
Downtown Asheville
Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Pack Square and Wicked Weed Brewing.
Wears Valley
Unique features of Wears Valley include the mountain views and parks. Make a stop by Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Walker Sisters Place while you're exploring the area.
Cherry Lake
Cherry Lake might not have many top sights, but Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Mineral Springs Walking Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Pigeon Forge
While visiting Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might make a stop by sights like Island at Pigeon Forge and Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall.
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Hotel was great, staff was great, beds were way too hard, and our entire floor reeked of marijauna.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
I can’t imagine a better place for kids under10. Kids absolutely loved being there for a week.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
The highlight was that were was a ton of bear activity, even in late March as this hotel backs up to the national park. The bed was comfortable. Nighttime staff was not much help, and they seemed understaffed (couldn't get a towel for the pool area. The hotel grounds were nice. Would consider staying ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Loved everything.Property, timely communication and instructions from the owner and the customer service everything excetional.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
Room was nice, good parking, all I can really say it’s just sketch. There’s never any worker at the front desk, the only reason I got into my hotel is because some dude went up to us and gave us a number to get into the room. There was a hole in the roof of our showers. The beds are pretty nice. ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
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Popular places to visit
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.
Dollywood
This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.
Biltmore Estate
Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
Shenandoah National Park
Blue ridges fill your view as you gaze over the many acres of tree-covered wilderness in this peaceful Virginia park.
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.
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- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Dollywood
- Biltmore Estate
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- Shenandoah National Park
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Virginia Tech University
- Island at Pigeon Forge
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- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
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- Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
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- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
