| set on the edge of great smoky mountains national park, this upscale family-owned resort in sprawling grounds is 1. rustic cabins are also available. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. horseback rides can be arranged for a fee. quaint rooms are decorated with country-style furnishings and wood-paneling, and offer free wi-fi, satellite tv and coffeemakers; some have fireplaces, porches and whirlpool tubs, as well as minifridges and/or full kitchens. breakfast and dinner are free. other amenities include a seasonal pool, wagon rides, lawn games and live entertainment, plus a fishing pond and hiking trail access. 2 miles from the cataloochee ski area
McGhee Tyson Airport 2 hr 3
Waterrock Knob (22 min)
Highest peak in the Plott Balsams, with a visitor center, picnic tables, an overlook & hiking trail. Soco Falls (15 min)
Two waterfalls merge in a picturesque setting with a primitive overlook, reachable by a short trail. Oconaluftee Visitor Center (37 min)
Center with history exhibits on mountain life & a farm musuem with log structures, plus a gift shop. Wheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum (12 min)
38,000-sq.-ft. museum housing 300+ rare motorcycles, with related exhibits, photos & memorabilia. Cataloochee Ski Area (5 min)
Runs for all skill levels, along with an area for snow tubing & lessons for adults & children. Mingo Falls (46 min)
120-ft. waterfall on the Cherokee Indian Reservation reached by a 0.4-mi. access trail. Mount Sterling (1 hr 19)
Tall fire tower on a summit reached by a steep trail with spruce forests & spring wildflowers. Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo (26 min)
Year-round Santa Claus-themed park with rides, a gift shop, a zoo & paddle boating in a lake. Mountain Farm Museum (36 min)
Group of historic log farm buildings, moved here in the 1950s, with living history exhibits. Mingus Mill (38 min)
1886 grist mill with demonstrations of its still-functional sluice, turbine & other machinery. | 
