Blue Ridge Mountains
Travel Guide
Visit Blue Ridge Mountains
Where to stay in Blue Ridge Mountains
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 Asheville
Travelers to Downtown Asheville praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Pack Square and Wicked Weed Brewing.
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.
Cherry Lake
While Cherry Lake isn't home to many top sights, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway and Mineral Springs Walking Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Pigeon Forge
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pigeon Forge, Island at Pigeon Forge and Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Wilderness at the Smokies – River Lodge Suites
It's a great place for families with kids that love to swim or play in the water.
Reviewed on 2026/4/20
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
A fun family weekend getaway. Park Vista does not disappoint. Perfect views of the mountains, super nice staff and clean rooms. The shower water and temperature were on point. Hot water consistently!! Definitely a must for a hotel experience.
Reviewed on 2026/4/19
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
Wonderful experience overall!
Reviewed on 2026/4/20
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Loved everything.Property, timely communication and instructions from the owner and the customer service everything excetional.
Reviewed on 2026/4/15
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
Room was nice, good parking, all I can really say it’s just sketch. There’s never any worker at the front desk, the only reason I got into my hotel is because some dude went up to us and gave us a number to get into the room. There was a hole in the roof of our showers. The beds are pretty nice. ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/25
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Popular places to visit
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.
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.
Biltmore Estate
Wander through gardens and lush grounds, tour the grand mansion and learn about the history of this opulent estate in Asheville, North Carolina.
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
Shenandoah National Park
Blue ridges fill your view as you gaze over the many acres of tree-covered wilderness in this peaceful Virginia park.
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.
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Dollywood
- Biltmore Estate
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Shenandoah National Park
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Virginia Tech University
- Titanic Museum
- Luray Caverns
- LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
- James Madison University
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
- Massanutten Water Park
- Wilderness at the Smokies
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
- Anakeesta
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- Cades Cove
- Appalachian State University
- Grandfather Mountain
- Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
- Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
- Gatlinburg Convention Center
- Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
- Sugar Mountain Resort
- Gatlinburg SkyPark
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
