Downtown Gatlinburg
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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.
Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery
You can take time to visit Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery during your travels to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
A Closer Walk: A Tribute To Patsy Cline
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
"Great breakfast. Everything was within walking distance."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
"Property is very well maintained and clean, great location to walk everywhere."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
"We very much enjoyed our stay here! It’s just far enough from the gatlinburg downtown strip that you feel like you’re still in nature. If you’re like us coming to explore the national park and not the “Vegas Vibes” then I strongly recommend this hotel. The people who work the front desk were incredible ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
"Best place for the money in GB!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Reagan Resorts Inn
"Great location, very close to eats and drinks and to the park entrance."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
"The bed was hard as a rock and you could hear everything going on in the rooms beside you."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Gatlinburg
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 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.
