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A spacious lobby with wicker furniture, a blue and yellow striped rug, and a variety of potted plants.

A bar area with a 'License to Chill' sign, multiple TVs, bar stools, and a seating area with sofas and a round table.

A spacious lobby with a large flat-screen TV, a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a patterned carpet.

A pool area with multiple swimming pools, lounge chairs, and a water slide.

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1 km from Traffic Light #1

David

AED 644

AED 726 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of autumn foliage and hills.

A cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a large window.

A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a chandelier, and a staircase.

A spacious living room with a large window, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase.

2. Overlooking Adventure by Jackson Mountain Rentals

2.1 km from Traffic Light #1

Sarah

AED 756

AED 2,699 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool, a water slide, and a fire pit area.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'E' on the facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped driveway.

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

2.3 km from Traffic Light #1

Trudy

AED 621

AED 701 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern restaurant with large windows, wooden floors, and unique spherical hanging lights.

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a bar area, and a view of a forested hill.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Traffic Light #1

Melissa

AED 532

AED 681 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A wooden cabin with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.

A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and a round table.

A cozy, rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bar area with hanging lights.

A wooden double door with glass panels and a keypad lock, flanked by two wall-mounted lanterns.

5. The Timber at Holly Branch

2.3 km from Traffic Light #1

Grace

AED 574

AED 921 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, a coffee maker, a television, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A spacious living room with a large window, a dining area, and a sofa with decorative pillows.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with curtains.

6. The Gillette

1.9 km from Traffic Light #1

Jacob

AED 500

AED 563 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A stream flowing over rocks with surrounding greenery.

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a green roof.

A cozy motel interior with wooden furniture, a reception desk, and a view of the parking lot.

A swimming pool with a fence, a motel sign, and a small stream.

7. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

1.6 km from Traffic Light #1

Theresa

AED 327

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A resort with a large pool, outdoor seating, and a building with a stone facade.

A stone wall with a wooden log ceiling and a sign reading "Bearskin Lodge on the River".

A lodge with multiple buildings, a well-maintained lawn, and a sign indicating its name.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a television screen.

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 2.2 km from Traffic Light #1

Sara

AED 640

AED 721 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A row of modern, dark-roofed cabins with balconies overlooking a river, surrounded by dense forest.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a round coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a kitchen area with a countertop and cabinets.

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A dining area with a wooden bench, a table set for two, and a view of a stream through large windows.

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Traffic Light #1

Mark

AED 621

AED 760 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A lodge with a prominent sign reading "Old Creek Lodge" and a scenic view of the sky.

A rustic lodge interior with wooden floors, stone walls, and a central fireplace. Tables and chairs are arranged around the room, and there are framed pictures on the walls.

A cozy hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a fireplace.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a river and a bridge.

10. Old Creek Lodge

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.9 km from Traffic Light #1

Bingxin

AED 620

AED 699 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with sofas, a coffee table, and a TV. Large windows offer a view of the outside.

A covered outdoor area with a fireplace, seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern hotel building with a sign reading "Comfort Suites."

A modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

1.8 km from Traffic Light #1

esaul

AED 354

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A spacious wooden cabin with a dining area, a fireplace, and a living room with a couch.

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table set for four, a fireplace, a sofa, and a painting of a bear on the wall.

A wooden bedroom with a bed featuring a bear-themed quilt, wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

12. Running Bear by Jackson Mountain Rentals

1.7 km from Traffic Light #1

Stanley

AED 558

AED 1,985 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a stone building with a 'REGISTRAR' sign, and a forested hillside in the background.

A swimming pool area with a water slide and a building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden reception desk, and a chandelier.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a chandelier.

13. The Greystone Lodge on the River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.1 km from Traffic Light #1

Jerry

AED 566

AED 638 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A pool area with a 'No Diving' sign, stone patio, and outdoor seating.

A view from a porch with a stone bench, American flags, a parking lot with cars, and a mountain in the background.

A spacious lobby with a large leather sofa, wooden chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.

A large house with a stone facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained lawn.

14. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.5 km from Traffic Light #1

Freddie

AED 533

AED 601 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire feature, and a stone wall.

A modern living room with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A modern reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area with blue and yellow upholstered chairs, and a large abstract artwork on the wall.

A restaurant with a central bar area, multiple seating options including high tables and chairs, and pendant lighting.

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

2.3 km from Traffic Light #1

Jeff

AED 437

AED 493 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden Adirondack chairs, a stone fire pit, and a stone wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with a view of trees.

A lodge with a ski lift, a parking area, and a prominent sign for The Abundance Lodge.

A rustic-themed store with wooden shelves displaying snacks, beverages, and souvenirs.

16. The Appy Lodge

< 0.1 km from Traffic Light #1

Chris

AED 542

AED 611 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone facade, and a Holiday Inn Express sign.

An indoor swimming pool with a slide, lounge chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and a high ceiling with recessed lighting.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal trays.

17. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

2 km from Traffic Light #1

Wayne

AED 716

AED 890 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone pathway surrounded by greenery.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, several balconies, and a parking area with cars.

A pool area with chairs and a sign indicating a 3-foot depth limit.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a welcome sign, a minibar, and a seating area with patterned carpet.

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

2.4 km from Traffic Light #1

Jennifer

AED 434

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A MainStay Suites building with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a lifeguard chair, and a pool ladder.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a table, and a painting on the wall.

19. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.1 km from Traffic Light #1

Taylour

AED 199

AED 226 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden beams, stone walls, and a fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables.

A covered pavilion with stone pillars, a metal roof, and outdoor seating.

A bar area with wooden furniture, a television, and a stone wall.

An indoor pool with a waterfall, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden deck.

20. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

2 km from Traffic Light #1

Angie

AED 464

AED 523 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Traffic Light #1

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,090 reviews	View
Overlooking Adventure by Jackson Mountain Rentals	10.0 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,086 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 806 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 279 reviews	View

Top Traffic Light #1 Hotel Reviews

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk receptionist Kiki and Rokeya were very informative and friendly. We plan to return and visit the area and stay at the same Lodge. It is close to everything."

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"An overall, good hotel albeit an old hotel, but then again most of the others in Gatlinburg are the same way. The parking is covered, but kind of tight in there. Location is good if you plan to walk around the downtown area without having to drive everywhere."

The Appy Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The room and property were very clean. The elevators were down, but we were offered a first floor room! The beds are so comfortable!"

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay. Our view was lovely. The hotel had everything we needed. We took advantage of the trolley so we didn’t have to find and pay for parking in Gatlinburg. It was an easy drive into the Park do to some hiking. Perfect for couples."

Brookside Lodge

8/10 Good

"Rooms were as advertised. A bit rustic but nice. A few cosmetic touch ups would help but overall as advertised. We spent most of the time being tourists so the room was a good place to sleep."

Bear Creek Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place. We saw a bear walking by the creek from our balcony! Was a great little place."

Clarion Pointe Downtown Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Lo menos que me gusto fue El desayuno no es variado, y lo mas q me gustó ubicación y y la habitación."

Quality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North

10/10 Excellent

"Pet friendly...spacious rooms"

Gatlinburg River Inn

10/10 Excellent

"pool closed, hot tub not convenient breakfast was great"

Other attractions near Traffic Light #1

Hillbilly Golf

7.2/10 (5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Hillbilly Golf during your travels to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.

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A rustic log cabin with a steeply pitched roof, surrounded by lush green forest.

Historic Ogle Log Cabin

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a stop at Historic Ogle Log Cabin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf during your travels to Gatlinburg. Discover the beautiful waterfalls and mountain views in this romantic area.

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Ripley's Super Fun Zone

10.0/10 (1 review)

Take the family on an outing to Ripley's Super Fun Zone during your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the mountain views and beautiful waterfalls in this romantic area.

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Herbert Holt Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Herbert Holt Park, a lovely green space in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

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Traffic Light #2

Find out about the history of Gatlinburg when you spend time at Traffic Light #2. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

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Moonshine Mountain Coaster

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Moonshine Mountain Coaster as part of your trip to Gatlinburg. Discover the area's mountain views, or seek out its hiking trails.

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Ripley's Mountain Coaster

Bring the kiddos to Ripley's Mountain Coaster and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Traffic Light #1?

Traffic Light #1 is located in Gatlinburg. This scenic area is known for its must-see aquarium and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 264 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Traffic Light #1?

Adjacent to Traffic Light #1, Gatlinburg River Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options close by include Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg and Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG.

How many hotels are there close to Traffic Light #1?

Expedia has 264 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Traffic Light #1.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Traffic Light #1, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Traffic Light #1.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Traffic Light #1?

To access more information about updating your stay near Traffic Light #1 or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Traffic Light #1?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum, Guinness World Records Museum, or Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum. Sights like Historic Ogle Log Cabin and Noah Ogle Place highlight some of the local culture. You can catch a show at Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction, Iris Theater, and Ripley's Moving Theater.

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Our top choices for Traffic Light #1 hotels

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

2. Overlooking Adventure by Jackson Mountain Rentals

3. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

4. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

5. The Timber at Holly Branch

6. The Gillette

7. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

8. Bearskin Lodge on the River

9. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

10. Old Creek Lodge

11. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

12. Running Bear by Jackson Mountain Rentals

13. The Greystone Lodge on the River

14. The Historic Gatlinburg Inn

15. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

16. The Appy Lodge

17. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

18. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

19. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

20. The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Compare popular hotels close to Traffic Light #1

Top Traffic Light #1 Hotel Reviews

Glenstone Lodge

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Appy Lodge

The Park Vista - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Gatlinburg

Brookside Lodge

Bear Creek Inn

Clarion Pointe Downtown Gatlinburg

Quality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North

Gatlinburg River Inn

Other attractions near Traffic Light #1

Hillbilly Golf

Historic Ogle Log Cabin

Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf

Ripley's Super Fun Zone

Herbert Holt Park

Traffic Light #2

Moonshine Mountain Coaster

Ripley's Mountain Coaster

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