| the straightforward rooms offer microwaves, coffeemakers and minifridges, plus sitting areas, cable tv with premium channels, and free wifi. amenities include a homey lobby with a fireplace and seating, and an outdoor pool. some have balconies with mountain or city views and/or whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 11:00 amcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a minute's walk from the gatlinburg convention center, this quaint motel is also a 4-minute stroll from the gatlinburg sky lift and 2. 4 miles from great smoky mountains national park headquarters
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 14
Dolly Parton's Stampede (17 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (19 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Clingmans Dome (44 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Gatlinburg Space Needle (3 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dollywood (22 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (13 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Mount Le Conte (21 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Dollywood's Splash Country (24 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Ole Smoky Moonshine (10 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (5 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (7 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (5 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (14 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Anakeesta (12 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ober Gatlinburg (14 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. | 
