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A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a window, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A stone house with a garage, a convertible car parked in front, and a well-maintained lawn.

A snack display with various packaged foods.

A spacious lounge area with a stone fireplace, multiple seating arrangements, and large windows.

1. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

0.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

John

₩145,011

₩170,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A gazebo with a wooden structure and a roof, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, and a view of a balcony with a railing.

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a bench, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A rustic house with a gabled roof, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a lawn.

2. Highland Manor Inn

2.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Ann

₩158,109

₩186,172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a checkered curtain.

A wooden-furnished room with a sofa, armchair, and table.

An outdoor patio area with wooden chairs and a stone fire pit.

A small house with a red door, a front porch with two chairs, and a stone staircase leading to the door.

3. Townsend Gateway Inn

0.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Michael

₩164,063

₩193,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A living room with a blue sofa, a white armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with light blue cabinets, a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, and a reception desk with a sign for 'Townsend River Breeze Inn'.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

4. Townsend River Breeze Inn

0.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Tammy

₩141,504

₩166,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining table. There are large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, a sofa, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in dishwasher.

A swimming pool with stone walls and a wooden pavilion in the background.

5. Tremont Lodge & Resort

2.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Eric

₩136,178

₩193,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A spacious room with large windows, a patterned rug, and a modern ceiling design.

A reception area with a counter, two sofas, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a view of the hallway.

6. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

2.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

David

₩132,296

₩155,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a Convention Center sign.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a modern ceiling design, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

7. LeConte Hotel & Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

18.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Lupette

₩137,006

₩153,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel lobby with a staircase leading to a second floor, a reception desk, and a view of the outside through large windows.

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a bar area in the background.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

8. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Trudy

₩223,801

₩252,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A tent interior with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a cabinet.

A campsite with multiple teepee-style tents, a gravel path, and a grassy area with picnic tables.

A tented room with a round table, chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

9. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

15.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Cheryl

₩250,130

₩310,222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a television, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

10. The Gillette

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jacob

₩179,940

₩202,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, brick pathway, and a parked SUV.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jeff

₩157,448

₩177,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a blue ceiling.

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

12. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

18.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

esaul

₩127,677

₩150,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and two paintings on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

13. Bearskin Lodge on the River

18.2 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Sara

₩230,443

₩259,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

A pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

A modern living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and artwork on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

18.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jennifer

₩156,323

₩176,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

A cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A narrow stream flowing through a wooded area with a wooden structure on one side and a stone wall on the other.

A rustic lodge interior with wooden floors, stone walls, and a central fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged around the room, and there are framed pictures on the walls.

15. Old Creek Lodge

18.4 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Bingxin

₩223,417

₩251,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A view from a porch with a stone bench, American flags, a parking lot with cars, and a mountain in the background.

A large house with a stone facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large rug.

16. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Freddie

₩191,942

₩216,414 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a round table.

A wooden double door with glass panels and a keypad lock, flanked by two wall-mounted lanterns.

A cozy, rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bar area with hanging lights.

17. The Timber at Holly Branch

17.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Grace

₩222,279

₩349,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, lounge chairs, and a fire feature.

A lobby with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and overhead lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, two armchairs, a sofa, and a small round table.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Ramona

₩174,714

₩196,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a stone-tiled floor.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal trays.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.

19. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

18.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Wayne

₩258,003

₩320,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, balconies with plants, and seating areas.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden overhang and a sign that reads "Glenstone Lodge".

20. Glenstone Lodge

18.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Dina

₩94,072

₩106,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains	9.2 Wonderful 222 reviews	View
Highland Manor Inn	9.4 Exceptional 847 reviews	View
Townsend Gateway Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Townsend River Breeze Inn	8.8 Excellent 785 reviews	View
Tremont Lodge & Resort	8.6 Excellent 690 reviews	View

Top Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Hotel Reviews

Townsend Gateway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was very nice, clean well kept, close to the Smoky Mountain National Park entrance in Townsend, TN"

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

8/10 Good

"Property was clean and staff was helpful. Property is dated and needs some update but overall, it was a good place to stat for a night."

Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay in Blissful Breeze. We especially enjoyed the small patio and peaceful view of the mountains, and the Koi pond. It was very quiet except for the people coming in late at night and thumping their luggage up the stairs"

Best Western Cades Cove Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was efficient and helpful. They no longer have coffee in the room but is available in their common area until 10:00 p.m. The hotel has ample parking and located within a few miles of the National Park."

Creekside 2 Bedroom Cabin by RedAwning

10/10 Excellent

"This place was perfect for our trip. It’s located close to everything the area has to offer. We didn’t have more than a 45 minute drive to get to anything. The place is simple, in a good way. It has everything you need and nothing you don’t. The best part is the back deck over the mountain creek. It was very relaxing to sit out there and listen to the water. We spent most of our time at the cabin enjoying that. The hot tub on the deck was a nice bonus as well. The area is absolutely beautiful and there’s a grocery store and some restaurants 6 minutes away. I would definitely stay there again and would recommend to anyone who wanted to spend time around the Smoky Mountains national park area."

Other attractions near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Meigs Falls

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Meigs Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Townsend. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront, or seek out the hiking trails.

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River Rage Go-Kart Track

8.2/10 (17 reviews)

Bring the kiddos to River Rage Go-Kart Track and enjoy some excitement at this amusement park in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this culturally rich area.

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Hedgewood Gardens

8.0/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Hedgewood Gardens and enjoy the hiking trails in Townsend. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Lee Roberson Art Gallery

9.2/10 (15 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Lee Roberson Art Gallery during your trip to Townsend. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Townsend Visitor Center

9.2/10 (207 reviews)

Townsend Visitor Center is just one of the places to see in Townsend, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views in this relaxing area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail and popular activities like hiking in Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Dark Island Swinging Bridge

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Townsend with a trip to Dark Island Swinging Bridge. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

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The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Townsend. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is located in a culturally rich area of Townsend known for its magnificent mountain views and must-see aquarium. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 39 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Another good choice is Townsend Gateway Inn, located just 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Expedia has 39 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center?

Learn about local history at Tuckaleechee Caverns and Walker Sisters Place. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Hedgewood Gardens and Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area. Attractions like The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum and Lee Roberson Art Gallery highlight the local culture.

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Our top choices for Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center hotels

1. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

2. Highland Manor Inn

3. Townsend Gateway Inn

4. Townsend River Breeze Inn

5. Tremont Lodge & Resort

6. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

7. LeConte Hotel & Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

9. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

10. The Gillette

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

12. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

13. Bearskin Lodge on the River

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

15. Old Creek Lodge

16. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

17. The Timber at Holly Branch

18. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

19. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

20. Glenstone Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Top Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Hotel Reviews

Townsend Gateway Inn

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

Laurel Valley Mountain Retreat

Best Western Cades Cove Inn

Creekside 2 Bedroom Cabin by RedAwning

Other attractions near Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Meigs Falls

River Rage Go-Kart Track

Hedgewood Gardens

Lee Roberson Art Gallery

Townsend Visitor Center

Shadows of the Past Hiking/Biking Trail

Dark Island Swinging Bridge

The Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

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