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

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

A coffee shop interior with a wooden counter, menu boards, and a tropical mural.

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

1. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1 km from Traffic Light #1

David

SAR 612

SAR 690 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

A courtyard with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a wooden pergola.

A modern bar area with bar stools, a long counter, and a television screen. There are seating areas with tables and chairs, and a sign indicating the location of restrooms.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large window, and a bar area in the background.

2. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

2.3 km from Traffic Light #1

Kyle

SAR 634

SAR 715 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 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 wooden double door with glass panels and a keypad lock, flanked by two wall-mounted lanterns.

3. The Timber at Holly Branch

2.3 km from Traffic Light #1

Grace

SAR 586

SAR 940 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A lodge with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a sign indicating a conference center.

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.

4. The Gillette

1.9 km from Traffic Light #1

Jacob

SAR 510

SAR 575 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A motel with a swimming pool, a parking lot, and a road with vehicles.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sign for a pancake restaurant in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden panel wall, a television, and a wardrobe.

Outdoor picnic tables arranged in rows with a building in the background.

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

1.3 km from Traffic Light #1

Alexandre

SAR 371

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a city view.

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

6. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.9 km from Traffic Light #1

Nathalia

SAR 558

SAR 712 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A riverside restaurant with outdoor seating, stone walls, and a view of the river.

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 balcony with two wooden chairs, a table, and a lamp. A river and greenery are visible in the background.

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

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

0.6 km from Traffic Light #1

Mark

SAR 634

SAR 776 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 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.

8. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

1.6 km from Traffic Light #1

Theresa

SAR 334

SAR 377 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

Two stacked front-loading washers in a corner with a wall-mounted sign indicating cycle times.

9. The Appy Lodge

< 0.1 km from Traffic Light #1

Chris

SAR 554

SAR 624 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 modern reception desk with a wooden finish, a wall-mounted crescent moon decoration, and pendant lighting.

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."

10. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

1.8 km from Traffic Light #1

esaul

SAR 363

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, marked depth lines, and a lifeguard chair.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a chair.

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

11. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

1.1 km from Traffic Light #1

Kassidy

SAR 194

SAR 219 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.

A spacious lobby with a curved wooden ceiling, comfortable seating areas, and a large flat-screen TV.

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

2 km from Traffic Light #1

Angie

SAR 474

SAR 534 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An indoor play area with slides and climbing structures.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating the address 322.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

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

13. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

2 km from Traffic Light #1

Wayne

SAR 731

SAR 909 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

2.4 km from Traffic Light #1

Jennifer

SAR 443

SAR 500 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the building's exterior.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a tiled floor.

A multi-story hotel with a curved entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "Courtyard by Radisson."

A balcony with a view of a town and autumn trees.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

1.9 km from Traffic Light #1

Ramona

SAR 495

SAR 558 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hot tub area with seating and a fire pit, surrounded by a patio with a view of a forested hillside.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, surrounded by wooden-framed windows and potted plants.

A breakfast table set with various dishes, drinks, and utensils.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a covered area with a sign reading "Cliffhouse 1st".

16. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

Downtown Gatlinburg, 1.8 km from Traffic Light #1

Debra

SAR 571

SAR 643 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A river with clear water flowing over rocks.

A view from a balcony overlooking a river with a bridge, buildings, and mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large window.

A corridor with stone walls and a metal railing.

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

Downtown Gatlinburg, 2 km from Traffic Light #1

Patricia

SAR 272

SAR 306 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and a high ceiling.

A bear enclosure with a stone wall and metal railing.

A lobby with wooden beams, stone counter, and seating area.

A row of wooden rocking chairs with patterned cushions, positioned in a sunlit room with large windows overlooking a street.

18. Brookside Lodge

1 km from Traffic Light #1

Ines

SAR 211

SAR 277 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

An indoor pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, balconies with plants, and seating areas.

A hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring a prominent entrance with a wooden overhang and a sign that reads "Glenstone Lodge".

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a chair, and a lamp.

19. Glenstone Lodge

2.2 km from Traffic Light #1

Dina

SAR 267

SAR 301 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A pool area with a central water feature and a palm tree sculpture.

A hotel room with a sofa, desk, chair, bed, and a small table.

A modern living room with a staircase, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet.

A stone fireplace with a clock above it, surrounded by shelves with decorative items and a mounted picture.

20. Crossroads Inn & Suites

Downtown Gatlinburg, 0.8 km from Traffic Light #1

Jennifer

SAR 229

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Traffic Light #1

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg	9.8 Exceptional 2,083 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort	9.6 Exceptional 1,083 reviews	View
The Timber at Holly Branch	9.6 Exceptional 278 reviews	View
The Gillette	9.4 Exceptional 373 reviews	View
Sleepy Bear Motel	9.4 Exceptional 462 reviews	View

Top Traffic Light #1 Hotel Reviews

Bear Creek Inn

8/10 Good

"Very poor shower pressure & temperature."

Glenstone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was so helpful and pleasant"

Quality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North

8/10 Good

"Older hotel but breakfast was nice."

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

10/10 Excellent

"Nice accommodations for a value. Covered parking in the heart of the parkway. Pleased with the property in general."

The Greystone Lodge on the River

10/10 Excellent

"Location great we were able to walk all around Gatlinburg avoiding driving in the crazy traffic. Located right across from the free trolley station."

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean and it was very easy to check-in. The staff were also very friendly."

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

8/10 Good

"Nice comfortable beds carpet in rooms little stained up over all decent for the price"

The Appy Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean, quiet and comfortable. Best pillows I’ve ever experienced in a hotel!!"

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. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gatlinburg Resort

3. The Timber at Holly Branch

4. The Gillette

5. Sleepy Bear Motel

6. Hotel Indigo Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

7. Historic Rocky Waters Inn, A Small Luxury Hotel

8. Marshall's Creek Rest Motel

9. The Appy Lodge

10. Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

11. Mainstay Suites Gatlinburg TN

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

13. Holiday Inn Express Gatlinburg Downtown by IHG

14. Hampton Inn Gatlinburg Historic Nature Trail

15. Courtyard by Marriott Gatlinburg Downtown

16. Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites On The River

18. Brookside Lodge

19. Glenstone Lodge

20. Crossroads Inn & Suites

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Top Traffic Light #1 Hotel Reviews

Bear Creek Inn

Glenstone Lodge

Quality Inn & Suites Gatlinburg North

Edgewater Hotel - Gatlinburg

The Greystone Lodge on the River

Quality Inn Creekside - Downtown Gatlinburg

Timber Ridge Lodge - Walking Distance from Downtown Gatlinburg

The Appy Lodge

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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