| located 0. some have minifridges, plus private balconies with views of the mountains. suites are also available. 4 miles from the entrance to the great smoky mountains national park, this relaxed lodge is 5 minutes' walk from the gatlinburg convention center and 7 minutes' walk from the space needle. parking is free. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. traditional rooms feature flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers and free wi-fi. additional amenities include an outdoor pool, a bi-level indoor pool with a waterfall, a hot tub, and a putting green. more than 10,000 sq ft of meeting space is available, and there's a laid-back cafe offering a breakfast buffet for a fee
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 14
Dolly Parton's Stampede (16 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Dollywood's Splash Country (24 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Anakeesta (15 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (9 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Dollywood (22 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Clingmans Dome (44 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (11 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (16 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Ober Gatlinburg (14 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (7 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (7 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Gatlinburg Space Needle (7 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Ole Smoky Moonshine (13 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (8 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Mount Le Conte (21 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. | 
