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 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
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
Pigeon Forge: Impossibilities Magic and Mind-Reading Show
Top hotels in Downtown Gatlinburg
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Reviewed on 25 Aug, 2025
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg
Bearskin Lodge on the River
Reviewed on 25 Aug, 2025
River Edge Inn
Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025
Reagan Resorts Inn
Reviewed on 22 Aug, 2025
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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.