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 mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Loved everything especially pool!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Did not use the pool
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Our room was large with a nice large bathroom. Bed was comfortable. Our stay was great. I would have liked to have a coffee pot in the room during cooler months
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Greystone Lodge on the River
Thrilled we were able to get a room without a great deal of notice. Everything was super easy to get settled and out for dinner.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Bearskin Lodge on the River
Very clean . Staff was very nice. And the balcony over the river was absolutely amazing
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Reagan Resorts Inn
Short, but lovely stay. Was an easy walk to many shops and restaurants. Safe area. Will return again!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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 Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- SkyPark
- Gatlinburg Space Needle
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
- Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
- Traffic Light #8
- Traffic Light #3
- Traffic Light #6
- Guinness World Records Museum
- Mountain Mall
- Cooter's Place
- Hollywood Star Cars Museum
- Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze
- Arcadia
- Earthquake the Ride
- Traffic Light #9
