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 beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic 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
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
This place was amazing, so clean all the staff was welcoming and the pool area was great. We loved it .
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
The staff was very good. When I asked for my room to be changed to the 2nd floor for a better view,it was taken care of right away.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
Hotel room and breakfast area was dirty. However staff was nice and helpful with an issue we were having. If you stay here bring body wash and hand soap bc they don’t provide them but the do provide shampoo, conditioner and lotion
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG
Modern and very well appointed!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Reagan Resorts Inn
Great Location, but Expect Misleading Ads and Noise The Good: You can’t beat the location. It’s right on the strip and very easy to access all the main attractions. For the price, the convenience is definitely there. The Bad: Unfortunately, the "cons" were significant. False Advertising: The online ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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.
