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
Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Christmas Supper Show- All You Can Eat!
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Very convenient. Walking distance to exiting attractions. My girls love the amenities and the room. Rooms are clean, very rapacious and beds are comfortable.
Reviewed on 28 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
Yes
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
The room was nice and clean. Good coffee 👍..we were only able to stay one night but would stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Alright
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
River Edge Inn
Online registration was easy and made the checking in process quick.The front desk staff was helpful when asked several questions about the area. The room was clean and the beds comfortable.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 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 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.
