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Old Creek Lodge Gatlinburg Hotel Sign
May 6, 2022

One of the most important things people look for when they’re planning a Smoky Mountain vacation is the location of their lodging. Do they want to feel far away from everything but still are a short drive away from all the fun things to do, or do they want to be right in the middle of all the action? Why not get the best of both worlds and stay with us! We’re within walking distance of all the fun things you want to do in downtown Gatlinburg but not right on the Strip. Here are 3 things you’ll love about the location of our downtown Gatlinburg hotel:

1. Next to the River

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At our hotel in downtown Gatlinburg on the Strip, every guest room is not only decorated in a beautiful rustic style with modern features and a cozy like setting, but they are also all located along a Smoky Mountain stream. During your time with us, you will absolutely love sitting on your private balcony and hearing the sounds of the stream as well as possibly spotting wildlife along the river. You can even head down to the river front and relax in rocking chairs during your downtime.

2. Close to Downtown Attractions

Another reason why the location of our downtown Gatlinburg hotel is so popular with our guests is because we’re so close to all the fun things you want to do in Gatlinburg. We are located in the downtown area of Gatlinburg, putting us within walking distance of many of the city’s best attractions, shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Some of the closest attractions to us include Ole Smoky Moonshine, the Gatlinburg Space Needle, and Gatlinburg SkyLift Park. If you’re looking for mouth-watering food, you’ll just be a short walk from The Melting Pot, Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que, and The Peddler. You can leave your car parked on our property for free and explore the area on foot, or you can hop on the local trolley and enjoy the ride!

3. Near The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

great smoky mountains national park sign

Not only do guests of our hotel in downtown Gatlinburg on the Strip love that we’re within walking distance of downtown Gatlinburg, they also love that we are within walking distance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! One hiking trail that is accessible from our hotel is the Gatlinburg Trail within just minutes from our property or you can access the park’s entrance to go anywhere with a short drive from our parking lot. A great place to start your visit to the Great Smoky Mountains is the Sugarlands Visitors Center, and it is just a couple of miles away.

We know how important location is when it comes to where you want to stay while you’re on vacation. You don’t want to spend a ton of time traveling from your hotel to all the fun places you want to experience. Ready to start planning your next Smoky Mountain vacation? Look through our downtown Gatlinburg hotel rooms, and book one for your trip today!

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