| some have whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces and private balconies overlooking the stream. understated rooms are decorated with black-and-white artwork, and feature cable tv and free wi-fi. there's an outdoor heated pool with a lazy river and views of mount leconte, plus an exercise room and fire pits. set alongside a mountain stream, this rustic-chic lodge is a 2-minute walk from great smoky mountain national park and is on the town's trolley route. freebies include parking in the covered garage and continental breakfast. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 15
Ober Gatlinburg (9 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Mount Le Conte (17 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (8 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Anakeesta (17 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Clingmans Dome (40 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Dolly Parton's Stampede (18 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Gatlinburg Space Needle (10 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (4 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (8 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Dollywood's Splash Country (25 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Dollywood (23 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (10 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (8 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Ole Smoky Moonshine (10 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (18 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. | 
