East Tennessee Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

East Tennessee
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Gatlinburg featuring autumn leaves and landscape views

Where to stay in East Tennessee

Gatlinburg featuring autumn leaves and landscape views

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 Gatlinburg
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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.

Wears Valley
Chattanooga showing a river or creek, a city and water sports

Downtown Chattanooga

4/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District.

Downtown Chattanooga
Knoxville which includes markets

Downtown Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.

Downtown Knoxville
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Chalet Village

If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park are top sights worth seeing.

Chalet Village
WonderWorks which includes interior views as well as an individual male

Downtown Pigeon Forge

While visiting Downtown Pigeon Forge, you might make a stop by sights like Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall and The Comedy Barn Theater.

Downtown Pigeon Forge
Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN
The price is AU$198 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
AU$198
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Knoxville. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,675 reviews)
Stayed here for a weekend in Knoxville. Very convenient to walkable restaurants and entertainment. Property is a little on the older side but very clean and modern. The elevators are very slow, but think they were working on them.

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Hilton Knoxville
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

3.5 out of 5
204 Sharon Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is AU$166 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
AU$166
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,356 reviews)
Breakfast felt fresh. Definitely loved the cinnamon rolls.

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place

Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place

3 out of 5
2210 Bams Dr, Chattanooga, TN
The price is AU$142 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$142
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chattanooga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,170 reviews)
An okay stay. Not bad. Not great.
It was okay. Not bad. Probably will not stay there again. There is no elevator. Coffee was not good. Great location.

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Sonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
315 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and ...
6/10 (102 reviews)
Most comfortable bed the outside look ok but the room was nice 10 out of 10

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

2.5 out of 5
3710 Weber Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
Stay at this condo in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Bent Creek Golf Club and Little Pigeon River are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
Everything was good at the property, only restroom/toilet door lock was not working.

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

4 out of 5
Gatlinburg
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,116 reviews)
Everything is great. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Only had a couple small issues, but we will definitely be staying here anytime we come back in the future.

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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