McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 7
Ober Gatlinburg (28 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Ole Smoky Moonshine (25 min) Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Dolly Parton's Stampede (16 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Dollywood's Splash Country (20 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Dollywood (18 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (22 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Anakeesta (21 min) Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. The Island in Pigeon Forge (20 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (24 min) Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Lightning Rod (23 min) Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. TITANIC Museum Attraction (23 min) This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (24 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (19 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Gatlinburg Space Needle (25 min) Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (11 min) Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. |