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

A sign for Townsend Gateway Inn with a view of a grassy area and trees.

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

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

1. Townsend Gateway Inn

0.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jeff

₩139,204

₩163,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A view of a grassy field with trees and a mountain in the background.

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

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

A modern two-story house with a covered porch, large windows, and a bicycle parked outside.

2. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

0.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

John

₩183,371

₩215,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

3. Townsend River Breeze Inn

0.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Tammy

₩149,310

₩175,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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

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

4. Tremont Lodge & Resort

2.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Eric

₩125,625

₩181,424 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above a cabinet, and a dining table with chairs.

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

5. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

2.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

David

₩200,762

₩236,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A pool area with lounge chairs, a blue water slide, and a sign reading "THE WALDEN".

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a blue slide.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a wall-mounted lamp, and a large wall decoration.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of seating areas including sofas and armchairs.

6. The Walden, Trademark Collection By Wyndham

19.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Bonnie

₩119,260

₩133,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with a stone facade, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating a 10' clearance.

A kitchen counter with a Bunn coffee maker, a box of Krispy Kreme, and fruit skewers.

Three wooden rocking chairs with cushioned seats and backs, placed on a concrete ledge outside a building with a stone wall.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a sign for 'Fountainhead'.

7. Mountain Breeze Motel

19.2 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Barry

₩120,465

₩135,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

A tented area with a table displaying fruits and a candle.

8. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

15.6 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Erik

₩253,044

₩313,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern bar area with bar stools, a long counter, and a television screen. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

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

9. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Kyle

₩226,661

₩255,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

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

10. The Gillette

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Kerne

₩182,036

₩205,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

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

11. Bearskin Lodge on the River

18.2 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

lawrence

₩254,449

₩286,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

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

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

12. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

18.9 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

esaul

₩125,638

₩148,357 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a window with a view of trees.

A covered outdoor seating area with white rocking chairs and a stone fire pit.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and flower beds.

A swimming pool with people using inflatable rings.

13. Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites

19.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jill Keene

₩132,511

₩148,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a wooden reception desk, and a blue patterned carpet.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, a wooden table with a yellow vase, and a fireplace.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Margaritaville Island Inn

19.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Lindy

₩179,493

₩201,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area with blue and yellow upholstered chairs, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

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

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

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

18.8 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Mary

₩159,460

₩179,788 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a sign indicating the address 322.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating the address 322.

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

16. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

18.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Wayne

₩175,540

₩228,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 modern interior with a dark wall, a wooden floor, a vase with flowers, a 'Welcome to Breakfast' sign, and a view through large windows.

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

18.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Emma

₩138,757

₩155,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome sign, a minibar, and a seating area with patterned carpet.

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.

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

18.7 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Jennifer

₩158,321

₩178,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

A spacious lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, comfortable seating areas, and a large flat-screen TV.

19. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

19.1 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Stephanie

₩175,210

₩197,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with a metal ladder, a staircase, and a seating area with chairs and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a bathroom with a mirror, and a sink.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden floor, a black table, a patterned chair, a spiral staircase, and a door with a painting on the wall.

20. Best Western Toni Inn

19.3 km from Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Robert

₩105,742

₩118,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Townsend Gateway Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains	9.2 Wonderful 214 reviews	View
Townsend River Breeze Inn	8.8 Excellent 780 reviews	View
Tremont Lodge & Resort	8.6 Excellent 661 reviews	View
Best Western Cades Cove Inn	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Hotel Reviews

Tremont Lodge & Resort

8/10 Good

"Rooms were dated but clean. If you get second floor be ready to carry your belongings up stairs. Parking is the real problem here. If you go at busy times you may be parking completely on the other side of the campus from where your room is. Not a good feeling."

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

8/10 Good

"Great location, great staff."

Townsend Gateway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a suite with 2 bedrooms and a living room. It was easy to check in and conveniently located close to Cades Cove. Riverside Restaurant was close by as well and had an excellent breakfast. We will definitely come back! Thank you!"

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. Townsend Gateway Inn

2. The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

3. Townsend River Breeze Inn

4. Tremont Lodge & Resort

5. Best Western Cades Cove Inn

6. The Walden, Trademark Collection By Wyndham

7. Mountain Breeze Motel

8. Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains

9. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

10. The Gillette

11. Bearskin Lodge on the River

12. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

13. Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites

14. Margaritaville Island Inn

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

16. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

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

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

19. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

20. Best Western Toni Inn

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Top Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Hotel Reviews

Tremont Lodge & Resort

The Parkman - Great Smoky Mountains

Townsend Gateway 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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