McGhee Tyson Airport 49 min
Gatlinburg Space Needle (32 min) Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Ole Smoky Moonshine (32 min) Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. The Island in Pigeon Forge (17 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (30 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Anakeesta (30 min) Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Dollywood's Splash Country (27 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Ober Gatlinburg (37 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Dolly Parton's Stampede (21 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (5 min) Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. TITANIC Museum Attraction (20 min) This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Dollywood (25 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. The Coaster at Goats on the Roof (10 min) Popular mountainside amusement park offers a roller coaster, goat petting zoo & a sweet shop. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (16 min) Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (11 min) Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (32 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. |