Downtown Gatlinburg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.
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.
Activities
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!
Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Soul of Motown at Grand Majestic Theater
Our pick of the best Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Parking is an issue. You have to pay extra for parking when you check in. We have a large vehicle which required the lower level parking spots on the bottom of the parking garage. There are signs posted everywhere those spots are for large vehicles however it is not enforced and motorcycles and small ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Did not use the pool
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
Our room was large with a nice large bathroom. Bed was comfortable. Our stay was great. I would have liked to have a coffee pot in the room during cooler months
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Greystone Lodge on the River
Thrilled we were able to get a room without a great deal of notice. Everything was super easy to get settled and out for dinner.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Bearskin Lodge on the River
It was clean, rooms big, easy access to everything in town.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Reagan Resorts Inn
Friendly staff. Located in the heart of Gatlinburg so you don’t have to pay exorbitant parking charges to park downtown if you’re interested in going shopping or dining downtown.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 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 Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park.
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.
