McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 13
Dollywood (25 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (27 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour (21 min)
Zip line, rafting, cycling, mountain biking, and adventure Mount Le Conte (46 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Ole Smoky Moonshine (28 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Gatlinburg Space Needle (27 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Anakeesta (24 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Lightning Rod (30 min)
Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. The Island in Pigeon Forge (28 min)
Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Dolly Parton's Stampede (24 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (24 min)
Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (13 min)
Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (24 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. 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. | 
