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 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
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Lauren was awesome at check-in- so friendly, even offered us a dinner coupon and told us about live entertainment in the bar/lounge area. George in valet- amazing! Helped us when we couldn’t find self parking, so nice, happy and smiling every time we passed him, always asking if we needed any help ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
It was good just had stinkbugs but other than that elite
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
River Edge Inn
The room was very clean and neat. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Greystone Lodge on the River
It is going well
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
Clean room, smiling and congenial staff, housekeeping coming in everyday to make the bed and give us fresh towels.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
nice and cozy
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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 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.
