McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 21
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (24 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Ober Gatlinburg (35 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park (26 min) 150-acre adventure park boasting zip lines, amphibious rides, ropes courses & a suspension bridge. Newfound Gap (53 min) Alpine road featuring the Rockefeller Memorial, honoring the Great Smoky Mountains park financer. CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour (6 min) Zip line, rafting, cycling, mountain biking, and adventure Dollywood (34 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Mount Le Conte (43 min) Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Dolly Parton's Stampede (29 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Dollywood's Splash Country (36 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Ole Smoky Moonshine (25 min) Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Anakeesta (21 min) Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (22 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Gatlinburg Space Needle (25 min) Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (33 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (14 min) Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. |