check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. local shuttle service is provided (surcharge). 3 miles from great smoky mountains national park, a 9-minute walk from the gatlinburg convention center and a 6-minute drive from ripley's aquarium of the smokies. all rooms and suites include en suite bathrooms with showers and tubs, and have free wifi, flat-screens, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. a continental breakfast buffet is free, as is parking for cars, trucks and buses. theres also an indoor pool and an outdoor seasonal pool. suites have additional living space, and some offer whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. off highway 441, this relaxed hotel is McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 15
Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (9 min) Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (15 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dollywood (23 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Clingmans Dome (40 min) Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (6 min) Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Ole Smoky Moonshine (10 min) Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Ober Gatlinburg (10 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Mount Le Conte (17 min) Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Gatlinburg Space Needle (7 min) Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Anakeesta (14 min) Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (8 min) Roller coaster and adventure Dolly Parton's Stampede (18 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (7 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (4 min) Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Dollywood's Splash Country (25 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. |