| there's an exercise room and a basketball court, plus laundry facilities, a hot tub, and 2 outdoor pools with a slide and a waterfall. some rooms have wood-burning fireplaces. homey accommodations feature minifridges, microwaves, cable tv, coffeemakers and private balconies overlooking the water. occupying several buildings beside roaring fork stream, this 10-acre woodland lodge is 1 mile from ripleys believe it or not, 2 miles from great smoky mountains national park and 11 miles from dollywood. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. freebies include continental breakfast, property-wide wi-fi, and parking for cars and large vehicles
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 10
Anakeesta (12 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Dollywood's Splash Country (20 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (7 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (8 min)
Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. Ole Smoky Moonshine (7 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (17 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (20 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Mount Le Conte (25 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (13 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Dollywood (18 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. 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. Dolly Parton's Stampede (13 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Ober Gatlinburg (17 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (5 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. | 
