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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Rooms were pretty clean and the free breakfast was a plus. The bathrooms were a little worn. The location was perfect, right next to everything in Gatlingburg.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
The room was clean very nice absolutely loved the beach vibe setting the breakfast was ok but it was kind of pricey but it was good i had something like an all star
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
What a great new property. The rooms are very nice, even the standard rooms are quite spacious and well decorated. The roof top lounge and bar is a great place to unwind at the end of a long day. This is our go to hotel for date nights!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
The eggs looked like powder, the sausage was good, and I guess it could be orange drink
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
We will definitely stay there again. We loved it!!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Reagan Resorts Inn
This property is older but very well maintained. The room was recently renovated and very clean. The beds were very comfortable. It was also so quiet and very relaxing. The location is right on the strip so everything is walkable. They have covered garage parking. Would definitely stay here ...
Reviewed on 4 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 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 Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
