McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr
Gatlinburg Space Needle (21 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (18 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Lightning Rod (13 min)
Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (22 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (12 min)
Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. The Island in Pigeon Forge (10 min)
Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. TITANIC Museum Attraction (12 min)
This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Ober Gatlinburg (25 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Dolly Parton's Stampede (6 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Wild Eagle (15 min)
The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (9 min)
Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. Dollywood (8 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Dollywood's Splash Country (10 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (21 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (13 min)
Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. | 
