| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. warmly decorated rooms feature hickory furniture, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. in a tranquil area off highway 321, this relaxed hotel is 2 miles from ober gatlinburg amusement park and ski area, and 3 miles from hiking trails at great smoky mountains national park. some upgraded rooms add fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. breakfast is complimentary, and there are indoor and outdoor pools
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 7
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (7 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Ole Smoky Moonshine (8 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Ober Gatlinburg (15 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (9 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Mount Le Conte (24 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Dolly Parton's Stampede (9 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Gatlinburg Space Needle (8 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (11 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Ripley's Believe It or Not! (8 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (7 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Dollywood (15 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (20 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dollywood's Splash Country (17 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Anakeesta (18 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (8 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. | 
