| casual rooms feature microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen tvs. a breakfast buffet is also available. suites add fireplaces, balconies and/or whirlpool tubs. parking is complimentary. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a business center, and meeting and event space. off highway 321, this straightforward hotel with views of the great smoky mountain is 3 miles from shops, eateries and amusement rides at the island in pigeon forge, and 4 miles from dollywood theme park. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (15 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (13 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dolly Parton's Stampede (8 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. The Island in Pigeon Forge (8 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (7 min) Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. Ober Gatlinburg (19 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. TITANIC Museum Attraction (13 min) This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (12 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (12 min) Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (16 min) Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Dollywood's Splash Country (10 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Lightning Rod (13 min) Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Gatlinburg Space Needle (16 min) Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dollywood (8 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Wild Eagle (15 min) The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. |