Blue Ridge Mountains
Travel Guide
Visit Blue Ridge Mountains
Where to stay in Blue Ridge Mountains
Downtown Gatlinburg
While visiting Downtown Gatlinburg, you might make a stop by sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
Downtown Asheville
Downtown Asheville is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Grove Arcade and Pack Square.
Wears Valley
Unique features of Wears Valley include the mountain views and parks. Make a stop by Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Walker Sisters Place while you're exploring the area.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Cherry Lake
Cherry Lake might not have many top sights, but Cherry Log Creek and Blue Ridge Scenic Railway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Pigeon Forge
While visiting Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might make a stop by sights like Island at Pigeon Forge and Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall.
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Great hotel with an amazing view of Gatlinburg. Trolley comes to the hotel and picks up and drops for free! Great stay!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Compass Hotel by Margaritaville
The amenities here are great. My kids love the indoor pool. It's really great to have this option for families that travel during the winter. Breakfast is okay, but at least provided with the stay. We also loved the playroom downstairs. There was no one else there so it was nice to spend some time ...
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Best Western Plaza Inn
This is a great place to stay. Clean rooms, daily housekeeping, and great, friendly staff. Quiet place to stay. Already making plans for another trip back to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg and this is the place to stay.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Staff was great
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Clean, organized easy to find everything had all the essentials you needed for a week stay. Location was great and the views are breathe taking
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
The room was spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.
Dollywood
This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
Biltmore Estate
Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
Virginia Tech University
Enjoy the student vibe around Virginia Tech University, a top university in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Island at Pigeon Forge
When you visit Island at Pigeon Forge, a popular shopping spot in Pigeon Forge, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
