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 Sugar Creek Raceway 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.
Raccoon Ridge
Raccoon Ridge might not have many top sights, but The Lilly Pad Village and Falls Branch Falls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg
was good overall.. nice pool and great area
Reviewed on 2026/3/28
Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
I was a bit worried about booking this hotel after reading past reviews but was plesently surprised at how wonderful the room and hotel was. Yes, added signs with clearer directions would be nice, but we were pleased with our stay overall. However, one complaint was the shower. My husband, who is ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/28
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
This is a great property for families with young children looking for activities to doing their stay. The indoor water park was a great added perk!
Reviewed on 2026/3/28
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
We booked this stay specifically for the water park and proximity to the national park. We were happy with the proximity to the park and the room matched description. Unfortunately room smelled like marijuana through the stay. It is is not clearly stated but the waterpark is NOT included. It would ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/27
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
Wry clean, great place with pool laundry and everything you'd need in a kitchen.
Reviewed on 2026/3/27
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
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.
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.
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.
Shenandoah National Park
Blue ridges fill your view as you gaze over the many acres of tree-covered wilderness in this peaceful Virginia park.
Virginia Tech University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Virginia Tech University, a top college in Blacksburg. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Dollywood
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Biltmore Estate
- Shenandoah National Park
- Virginia Tech University
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- Titanic Museum
- Luray Caverns
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
- James Madison University
- Wilderness at the Smokies
- Massanutten Water Park
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
- LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
- Anakeesta
- Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
- Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
- Appalachian State University
- Gatlinburg Convention Center
- Sugar Mountain Resort
- Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
- Cades Cove
- Gatlinburg SkyPark
- Grandfather Mountain
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
- Sevierville Convention Center
