| refined rooms have free wi-fi, tvs and sitting areas; most offer mountain views. there's also a terrace, a library and a cafe, plus wooded grounds with a maze, a trail and a pond. complimentary breakfast is served in a fine-dining restaurant that has a stone fireplace and scenic views. upgraded rooms include balconies, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, plus wet bars, minifridges and coffeemakers. suites add living rooms, 1-bedroom cottages feature screened-in porches, and houses add decks. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set on a 25 acres overlooking great smoky mountain national park, this grand inn dating from 1938 is 7 miles from ober gatlinburg amusement park and ski area
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 11
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (15 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (14 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Ole Smoky Moonshine (17 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Dollywood (23 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Dolly Parton's Stampede (22 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Anakeesta (14 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (14 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Gatlinburg Space Needle (17 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Newfound Gap (46 min)
Alpine road featuring the Rockefeller Memorial, honoring the Great Smoky Mountains park financer. Mount Le Conte (35 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (17 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Ober Gatlinburg (27 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (7 min)
Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. Dollywood's Splash Country (25 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (17 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. | 
