| featuring balconies with river views, the airy, understated rooms provide wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. parking and continental breakfast are also available. upgraded rooms add sofabeds and/or fireplaces. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include an outdoor pool and a kids' pool, as well as a hot tub and guest laundry facilities. next to the cliff branch river, this laid-back hotel off highway 321 is a mile from both downtown and gatlinburg skylift park, a chair lift to a peak with views of the smoky mountains
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 8
Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (2 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Dollywood's Splash Country (18 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Ole Smoky Moonshine (7 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (8 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (7 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Mount Le Conte (25 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Ober Gatlinburg (16 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Anakeesta (13 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (7 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Dollywood (16 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (15 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (12 min)
Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (7 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Gatlinburg Space Needle (7 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dolly Parton's Stampede (10 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. | 
