East Tennessee Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Big Creek
While visiting Big Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Whitman Hollow Marina and Norris Lake.
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 Knoxville
Downtown Knoxville is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Bijou Theater or Tennessee Theatre.
Wears Valley
Unique features of Wears Valley include the mountain views and parks. Make a stop by Great Smoky Mountains National Park or Walker Sisters Place while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Chattanooga
Travellers to Downtown Chattanooga praise its must-see aquarium. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by On The Glory Land Road and Tivoli Theatre.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Comfort Inn & Suites Knoxville West
Gross
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Read House Hotel
The room was very clean, the staff was very helpful with me checking in, very good location to shops, restaurant and activity we wanted to do.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Best Western Plaza Inn
This is an average hotel
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Very nice place , very clean , there is good secury , shuttle buses inside primeses , this is a top notched hotel!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Perfect , nice view
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Viewpoint Condominiums
The bed room doors would not close and stay close
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
University of Tennessee
Explore the campus of University of Tennessee, a top university in Knoxville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Make time to visit the sea creatures you'll find at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and find out why this is a popular attraction in Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.
Island at Pigeon Forge
You can do some window-shopping at Island at Pigeon Forge during your visit to Pigeon Forge. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Titanic Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Ruby Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Ruby Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Chattanooga. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
Tennessee Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea life at Tennessee Aquarium during your trip to Chattanooga. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Titanic Museum
- Ruby Falls
- Wilderness at the Smokies
- LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
- Anakeesta
- Bristol Motor Speedway
- Dollywood's Splash Country
- Cades Cove
- Gatlinburg Convention Center
- Gatlinburg SkyPark
- Thompson–Boling Arena
- Ober Mountain
- Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District
- Hamilton Place Mall
- Neyland Stadium
- Douglas Lake
- Soaky Mountain Waterpark
- Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show
- Lookout Mountain Incline Railway
- University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
