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.
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 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.
Things to do
Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cash & The King: Tribute to Elvis and Johnny Cash
Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Unbelievable Magic Show - Starring Steven Best
Soul of Motown at Grand Majestic Theater
Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel Deals
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Loved everything especially pool!
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Good service
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Gatlinburg
It’s a gamble on what room you get. We stayed two separate times. First time the room had a mildew smell and the AC really needed a tune up because it was SO loud and squeaky. Second time was much better. Room seemed fresh, AC sounded much better. If you get a bad room, I’d recommend checking with ...
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025
The Greystone Lodge on the River
Handy to everything we were there for, and they allowed us to park there before checking in, as we got there too early, so wanted to go explore. Added excitement of watching a bear stroll by below our balcony...we've been coming to Gatlinburg for years, and this was our first time actually seeing ...
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
Bearskin Lodge on the River
It was clean, rooms big, easy access to everything in town.
Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025
Reagan Resorts Inn
This was an older establishment, but a lot of it has been renovated. Our room was clean. The beds were comfortable. It had a large TV. The location was excellent!
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025
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.
