| other amenities include an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool with a waterslide; coin-operated laundry facilities are available. continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. set in the appalachian mountains, this laid-back lodge off highway 321 is 1 mile from both ripley's aquarium of the smokies and gatlinburg skylift park. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some rooms offer whirlpool tubs and/or fireplaces. warmly furnished rooms, some with balconies, provide flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers
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. Dolly Parton's Stampede (9 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Ole Smoky Moonshine (8 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (11 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Great Smoky Mountains National Park (9 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. 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. Gatlinburg Space Needle (8 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Anakeesta (18 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ripley's Believe It or Not! (8 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (8 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Mount Le Conte (24 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Ober Gatlinburg (15 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. | 
