Visit Downtown Gatlinburg
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 SkyPark
Ride this historic chairlift to a lookout point that offers spectacular panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg’s townscape.
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 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
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Pigeon Forge: Famous Moonshine & Wine Tasting Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Wonderful shower roaring fire outside safe staff was so nice
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Staff is great, clean rooms, great breakfast. The hotel just needs a good update, otherwise, everything great.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Greystone Lodge on the River
The rooms were clean, but very outdated. The bed was very hard and breakfast was definitely not great. Other than those weird packaged scrambled eggs and yogurt, no other protein.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Yes
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
River Edge Inn
Room was great! Staff was amazing! Great location!
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Great
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
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 Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park and Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
