McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr
Alcatraz East Crime Museum (15 min) Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (28 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (25 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. TITANIC Museum Attraction (15 min) This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Dollywood (6 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. The Island in Pigeon Forge (15 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Lightning Rod (11 min) Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Ober Gatlinburg (32 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Dollywood's Splash Country (8 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Hollywood Wax Museum (14 min) Visitors can view & pose for photos with sculpted replicas of film stars at this attraction. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (6 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (16 min) Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. WonderWorks Pigeon Forge (16 min) Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Dolly Parton's Stampede (12 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Wild Eagle (14 min) The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. |