McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 8
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (14 min)
Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. Dollywood (16 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (19 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (20 min)
Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (13 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Dolly Parton's Stampede (11 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (17 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. The Island in Pigeon Forge (16 min)
Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Ole Smoky Moonshine (20 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (20 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (20 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Ober Gatlinburg (23 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Gatlinburg Space Needle (20 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dollywood's Splash Country (18 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Anakeesta (16 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. | 
