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 Gatlinburg SkyPark.
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 Grove Arcade and Pack Square.
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.
Chalet Village
If you're spending some time in Chalet Village, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Ober Mountain are top sights worth seeing.
Cherry Lake
While Cherry Lake isn't home to many top sights, Cherry Log Creek and Blue Ridge Scenic Railway are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown Pigeon Forge
If you're spending some time in Downtown Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall and The Comedy Barn Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Hilton Garden Inn Pigeon Forge
We really enjoyed our stay. The location was convenient but the room wasn’t very clean.
Reviewed on 2025/12/31
The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
The manager Amanda was extremely kind and helpful
Reviewed on 2026/1/1
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort
Had a great experience!
Reviewed on 2026/1/1
Deer Ridge Mountain Resort
It was great with a nice view and a lot of attractions.
Reviewed on 2025/12/31
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Excellent
Reviewed on 2025/12/27
Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg
We were there for the Christmas Lights Parade and the hotel was right on the route and we were able to borrow chairs for front row seats The room was spacious with up to date appliances
Reviewed on 2025/12/7
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.
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.
Shenandoah National Park
Blue ridges fill your view as you gaze over the many acres of tree-covered wilderness in this peaceful Virginia park.
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Dollywood
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Biltmore Estate
- Sugar Mountain Resort
- Virginia Tech University
- Shenandoah National Park
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
- LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
- Massanutten Water Park
- Titanic Museum
- James Madison University
- Beech Mountain Resort
- Appalachian State University
- Anakeesta
- Wilderness at the Smokies
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park Headquarters
- Grandfather Mountain
- Luray Caverns
- Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction
- Gatlinburg Convention Center
- Gatlinburg SkyPark
- Cades Cove
- Sevierville Convention Center
- Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park
