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 SkyPark
Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Gatlinburg Convention Center during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic area.
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
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Room was very clean, staff was very friendly. We could feel some of the springs in our bed which was disappointing, but they sent up extra pillows at our request which helped a little with the comfort.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Room and location was good. Having to pay to park was not and too many rooms for just 2 elevators. Other than that, was a nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Very nice
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Greystone Lodge on the River
Clean room, quiet, close to everything!
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
River Terrace Resort & Convention Center
Great location
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
The bacon was really good
Reviewed on 9 Dec 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 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.
Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Gatlinburg 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
- Arcadia
- Hollywood Star Cars Museum
- Traffic Light #9
- Earthquake the Ride
- Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze
