What is Gatlinburg Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?
If you're looking for the perfect family-friendly vacation destination, you may want to consider Gatlinburg. Here you'll find various types of activities sure to appeal to both kids and adults alike. From the aquarium to the shopping, Gatlinburg has many things to see and do that everybody will appreciate. Spend a day checking out attractions like Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and SkyPark. When it's time to relax after a day exploring the area with the family, Gatlinburg has various places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. You can pick from 59 Gatlinburg accommodations to find one you and the family can appreciate.
What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Gatlinburg?
Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:
- Kid's pool • Free parking • Free continental breakfast • Free in-room WiFi • Walkable location
- Kid's pool • Free cribs • 2 restaurants • Waterslide • Central location
- Kid's meals • Water park • 2 outdoor pools • Free in-room WiFi • Attentive staff
- Kid's pool • Free parking • Free cribs • Restaurant • Central location
- Kid's pool • Free parking • Free on-the-go breakfast • Free in-room WiFi • Walkable location
Brookside Lodge
Mountain hotel with conference center, near Ripley's Aquarium of the SmokiesThe Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg
Mountain hotel with bar, near Ripley's Aquarium of the SmokiesWestgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
Family-friendly hotel with spa, near Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water ParkSidney James Mountain Lodge
City-center hotel within easy reach of Gatlinburg Space NeedleRiver Edge Inn
Mountain hotel within walking distance of Gatlinburg Convention CenterWhat Should I See and Do with Kids in Gatlinburg?
You'll find that Gatlinburg and the surrounding area offers lots of interesting things to see while you're out and about with the kids. Here are some recommendations to make your trip both educational and lots of fun:
- Attractions
- Gatlinburg Space Needle
- Anakeesta
- Fort Fun
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Clingmans Dome
- Baskins Creek Falls
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum
- Guinness World Records Museum
- Hollywood Star Cars Museum
Parks
Museums & Art Galleries
- Shopping
- Mountain Mall
- The Village Shops
- Old Town Gem Mine