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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.

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

Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash

Pigeon Forge: Famous Moonshine & Wine Tasting Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Bearskin Lodge on the River
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

The Greystone Lodge on the River
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
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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 Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.