East Tennessee

Travel Guide

East Tennessee
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Gatlinburg which includes landscape views and autumn leaves

Where to stay in East Tennessee

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Big Creek

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

Big Creek
Gatlinburg which includes landscape views and autumn leaves

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 Gatlinburg
Chattanooga showing a city, a bridge and water sports

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 Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Downtown Chattanooga
Knoxville which includes markets

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
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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.

Chalet Village
WonderWorks which includes interior views as well as an individual male

Downtown Pigeon Forge

While visiting Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might make a stop by sights like Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall and The Comedy Barn Theater.

Downtown Pigeon Forge
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
402 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is €131 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
€131
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,163 reviews)
"There is on think about staying here when it is busy u have to wait on elevator for ever. They have 2 elevators but that is it and lobby is on 4th floor from parking garage and then when u do get checked in u have to wait on elevator again to get your stuff. Everything else is great. Some staff r ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Grand Smokies Resort Lodge

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge

2.5 out of 5
2385 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is €78 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
€78
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Titanic Museum and Island at Pigeon Forge are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (873 reviews)
Anniversary getaway
"We really enjoyed our night here! It's close to everything in Pigeon Forge. You can see the ferris wheel of The Island from your room, as well as the wax museum. The buffet that is included at Wood Grill was delicious and had a great variety. The pool is large and there is also a kiddie pool if you ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge
Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN
The price is €99 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€99
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,510 reviews)
"Great for price. Older building nicely renovated. Just 2 blocks from really nice shopping, dining, theater."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

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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 WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
"This was an excellent place to stay with our family. We had an amazing Mountain View and it was easy to get to. We had a lot of great communication from the manager. It could use some simple cosmetic maintenance, but over all it’s great and we would stay again."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
315 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and ...
6.2/10 (89 reviews)
"Very nice stay for the price. Newly renovated, simple and clean."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Gatlinburg
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,097 reviews)
"The property was great. It felt like a decently modern cabin in the woods. The people working there are absolutely amazing. Super friendly and curteous. The location is quite easy to find, it is quite steep up the hill. Every hotel we stay I try to give a review based on 3 things. 1. Hospitality, ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
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Popular places to visit

Dollywood which includes rides and signage

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.

Dollywood
University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee

Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Tennessee
Titanic Museum

Titanic Museum

Study the exhibits at Titanic Museum, a favourite museum in Pigeon Forge. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Titanic Museum
Ripley\'s Aquarium of the Smokies which includes marine life and interior views as well as a large group of people

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.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Island at Pigeon Forge

Island at Pigeon Forge

You can do some window-shopping at Island at Pigeon Forge during your visit to Pigeon Forge. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Island at Pigeon Forge
Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol Motor Speedway

Catch an event at Bristol Motor Speedway during your trip to Bristol. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Bristol Motor Speedway
Chattanooga showing a fountain, modern architecture and a river or creek

Chattanooga

Johnson City

Johnson City

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Crossville

Sevierville

Sevierville