East Tennessee

Travel Guide

East Tennessee
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Gatlinburg featuring landscape views and autumn leaves

Where to stay in East Tennessee

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Big Creek

While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.

Big Creek
Gatlinburg featuring landscape views and autumn leaves

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
Chattanooga featuring watersports, a bridge and a river or creek

Downtown Chattanooga

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Chattanooga is its must-see aquarium. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Tivoli Theatre and Chattanooga Choo Choo.

Downtown Chattanooga
Knoxville featuring markets

Downtown Knoxville

Downtown Knoxville is known for its lively bars, and you can plan a trip to Bijou Theater and Tennessee Theatre while you're in town.

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

If you're spending some time in Downtown Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall and The Comedy Barn Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Pigeon Forge
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

3 out of 5
402 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
The price is P7,800 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P7,800
P8,794 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gatlinburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,169 reviews)
"Close to everything. Trolly that goes everywhere. Walkable. Clean. Beds are ok. Only complaint would be that there was a constant thumping noise all night in our room and morning but could not figure out what it was."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
Grand Smokies Resort Lodge

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge

2.5 out of 5
2385 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN
The price is P4,711 per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
P4,711
P5,288 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Titanic Museum and Island at Pigeon Forge are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (873 reviews)
Anniversary getaway
"We really enjoyed our night here! It's close to everything in Pigeon Forge. You can see the ferris wheel of The Island from your room, as well as the wax museum. The buffet that is included at Wood Grill was delicious and had a great variety. The pool is large and there is also a kiddie pool if you ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Grand Smokies Resort Lodge
Hilton Knoxville

Hilton Knoxville

3.5 out of 5
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN
The price is P5,627 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P5,627
P6,654 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,509 reviews)
"Quick walk to Market Square and downtown restaurants. Very clean and staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

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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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
"This was an excellent place to stay with our family. We had an amazing Mountain View and it was easy to get to. We had a lot of great communication from the manager. It could use some simple cosmetic maintenance, but over all it’s great and we would stay again."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
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 ...
6.2/10 (89 reviews)
"Very nice stay for the price. Newly renovated, simple and clean."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
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! (1,097 reviews)
"The property was great. It felt like a decently modern cabin in the woods. The people working there are absolutely amazing. Super friendly and curteous. The location is quite easy to find, it is quite steep up the hill. Every hotel we stay I try to give a review based on 3 things. 1. Hospitality, ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
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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.

Popular places to visit

Dollywood featuring rides and signage

Dollywood

This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.

Dollywood
University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee

Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top college in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

University of Tennessee
Titanic Museum

Titanic Museum

Explore the exhibits at Titanic Museum, a favorite museum in Pigeon Forge. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Titanic Museum
Ripley\'s Aquarium of the Smokies which includes interior views and marine life as well as a large group of people

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.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Island at Pigeon Forge

Island at Pigeon Forge

You can enjoy retail therapy at Island at Pigeon Forge during your visit to Pigeon Forge. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

Island at Pigeon Forge
Bristol Motor Speedway

Bristol Motor Speedway

Catch an event at Bristol Motor Speedway during your trip to Bristol. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Bristol Motor Speedway
Chattanooga showing a river or creek, modern architecture and a fountain

Chattanooga

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Kingsport

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Crossville

Sevierville

Sevierville