East Tennessee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The longest swinging bridge in America. This bridge, is known as America's Bridge to Prosperity. 🇺🇸 Only in #Tennessee 👊 Heights might not be your thing, but the bridge is safe, sturdy and has amazing views. This swinging bridges have long been used in the Appalachian Mountains for folks to get from one mountain to another in the shortest amount of time. 😎
The longest swinging bridge in America. This bridge, is known as America's Bridge to Prosperity. 🇺🇸 Only in #Tennessee 👊 Heights might not be your thing, but the bridge is safe, sturdy and has amazing views. This swinging bridges have long been used in the Appalachian Mountains for folks to get from one mountain to another in the shortest amount of time. 😎
Sunset above the clouds
Great hike!
Point Park has epic views of Chattanooga and the surrounding area. Tons of hiking trails and history.

Where to stay in East Tennessee

Fall at Honey Creek Loop Trail at Big South Fork National Recreation Area in central Tennessee

Big Creek

While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.

Big Creek
A panoramic view of downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Downtown Gatlinburg

While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Gatlinburg SkyPark.

Downtown Gatlinburg
Downtown Knoxville Tennessee Drone Skyline Aerial

Downtown Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.

Downtown Knoxville
chattanooga skyline with blue hour and sunset

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(14 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by On The Glory Land Road and Tivoli Theatre.

Downtown Chattanooga
Panorama Of Narrow Bridge Crosing Thunderhead Prong In Great Smoky Mountains.

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.

Wears Valley
Photo taken from Ober Gatlinburg, such a beautiful place.

Chalet Village

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

Chalet Village
The Read House Hotel

The Read House Hotel

4 out of 5
107 West Martin Luther King Blvd Chattanooga TN
The price is ₹11,316 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
₹11,316
₹14,271 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,390 reviews)
Everything was great . The only thing missing was that th

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Read House Hotel
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
402 River Rd Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,669 reviews)
Unfortunately the pool was not open but it was a nice stay.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville

Compass Hotel by Margaritaville

3.5 out of 5
125 Music Mountain Drive Pigeon Forge TN
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Dollywood and Titanic Museum are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,127 reviews)
Clean room, pool & staff polite

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

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Compass Hotel by Margaritaville
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Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,162 reviews)
Light fixtures misses on ceiling fan in living room, light over dinning table hanging so low it was hard to sit at the table without bumping your head, no broom to sweep floor, ac did not work well and was very stuffy and uncomfortable to sleep at night. The water area is not included in price and ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

2.5 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd Gatlinburg TN
Stay at this condo in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (194 reviews)
Had a great stay. This place is amazing.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Viewpoint Condominiums

Viewpoint Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
448 Day Springs Rd Pigeon Forge TN
Stay at this apartment in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Dollywood and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (266 reviews)
The bed room doors would not close and stay close

Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

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Cities near East Tennessee

Chattanooga showing modern architecture, a fountain and a river or creek

Chattanooga

Moss Covered Antique Stone Bridge Near the Little River, The Great Smokies Mountains National Park

Alcoa

Beautiful views at the overlook. My happy place!!

Crossville

Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge

Sevierville

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