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.
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.
Things to do
Pigeon Forge: Steven Best's Unbelievable Magic Show
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Staff was great, the rooms are spacious and clean
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
The pool was closed. This was the main reason we stayed here. If they would have let us know this before checking in we would have stayed elsewhere.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
River Edge Inn
Clean rooms. Pleasant staff. Close to everything!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Everything went very smoothly, check-in was super easy and our room was perfect. No loud people, friendly bartender and close enough to walk to downtown. Would stay here again for sure
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Wander Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham
Hotel was nice and clean.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
hands down the best experience. i WILL be back.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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.
