| there's also an outdoor pool, a porch with rocking chairs, and a cozy lobby. free perks include hot breakfast, all-day coffee and tea, parking, and wi-fi throughout. suites add sitting areas and extra bedrooms. on 2 acres in downtown gatlinburg, this historic wood-and-stone hotel dating from 1937 is a 5-minute walk from the gatlinburg convention center, 1 mile from great smoky mountains national park and a 1-minute walk from the gatlinburg sky lift. the quaint rooms feature vintage decor with rustic accents and wood furnishings, as well as flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
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Hollywood Star Cars Museum (6 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (15 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Anakeesta (8 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (7 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (14 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Clingmans Dome (43 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Dolly Parton's Stampede (15 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (4 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Mount Le Conte (20 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Ole Smoky Moonshine (5 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Dollywood's Splash Country (22 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Dollywood (20 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Ober Gatlinburg (12 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (17 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Gatlinburg Space Needle (6 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. | 
