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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.
Anakeesta
Bring the kiddos to Anakeesta and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gatlinburg.
Gatlinburg Convention Center
Learn about the events happening at Gatlinburg Convention Center during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic 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.
Things to do
Foxfire Mountain: Hiking & Swinging Bridge Family Adventure
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Gatlinburg Ghosts of The Smokies Most Haunted Tour
Gatlinburg Ghost Tours: Gilded Age Graves and Ghouls
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains
The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg
Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Bearskin Lodge on the River
River Edge Inn
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Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Gatlinburg
Chalet Village North
While Chalet Village North isn't home to many top sights, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.