| featuring balconies with river views, the unfussy rooms provide complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen hdtvs, dvd players and ipod docks. suites add fireplaces, with some offering whirlpool tubs. they also come with minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. kids 17 and under stay for no extra charge. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is free, as is hot breakfast served in a country-style, casual dining area. on the banks of the cliff branch river and off highway 321, this casual hotel is a 13-minute walk from ripley's aquarium of the smokies and near the great smoky mountains national park. other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness room and a game room, plus a business center
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 7
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (11 min)
Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. Dollywood (15 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (1 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (7 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (7 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Dollywood's Splash Country (17 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Ole Smoky Moonshine (7 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (6 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Ober Gatlinburg (15 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (6 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. Gatlinburg Space Needle (7 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (14 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Mount Le Conte (25 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Anakeesta (12 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. | 
