A calm oasis among the buzzing streets, Mills Park is a lovely spot to take a breather. Find a bench and watch fellow park lovers amble around the grounds.

When it comes to sightseeing in Gatlinburg, Mills Park is recommended by fellow travelers. And in good news for your budget, it's free to enter. Ripleys Aquarium of the Smokies, Gatlinburg SkyLift Park and Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery are also worth seeing and are within reach of the recreation and green space.

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Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

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$339

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Jan 27 - Jan 31

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Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,122 reviews)

Best Location, new units, Indoor water park

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

The Oliver Hotel

Downtown Knoxville

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$482

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Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Knoxville (TYS)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (649 reviews)

The place is a fabulous hotel with excellent staff especially AJ, the hotel manager. He was extremely helpful and professional. The Room I had was a suite that was fantastic.large and clean.with a lot of extras.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

River Terrace Resort & Convention Center

Downtown Gatlinburg

$355

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Jan 17 - Jan 20

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Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Knoxville (TYS)

7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

The good abt the room and hotel was the location and the river view. The bad was having to kill a bug crawling on the ceiling and cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. The rooms definitely need to be remodeled.

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

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Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour

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Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Christmas Supper Show- All You Can Eat!

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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

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Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

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Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour

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Popular places to visit

On the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains NP. Follow the Motor Nature trail to a small lot just before the Alex Cole cabin. This is where the road passes over Baskins Creek. This trail is known as both the Baskins Creek Trail and the Graveyard Ridge Trail. The graveyard is only a few hundred yards from the parking area. The falls on the other hand is about 1.6 miles on a moderate trail. Be careful!! The last time I hiked it there was NO sign marking where to turn left and cross the stream to get to the falls. You can also continue on the Baskins Creek Trail past the turnoff to the falls and wind up back at the Motor Nature trail, near the Rainbow Falls parking area. This entire route is about 2 1/2 miles, but note that the portion past the falls turnoff going to Rainbow Falls is more strenuous than the first part. ALSO: note that this is a one-way road and you will need someone to drive your car back around the Nature Trail to meet you back at the Rainbow Falls parking area.

Baskins Creek Falls

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Baskins Creek Falls, a lovely green space in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

Rocky Top Sports World

You can take time to visit Rocky Top Sports World during your travels to Gatlinburg. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

Morning Mist Village

You can enjoy retail therapy at Morning Mist Village during your visit to Gatlinburg. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

Chapel in the Glen

Find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a stop at Chapel in the Glen. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

A Jan Peitso Art

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at A Jan Peitso Art in Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.

Chapel at Honeymoon Hills

Chapel at Honeymoon Hills is just one of the places to see in Gatlinburg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.