| this modest motel off the parkway is 4 minutes' walk from the smoky mountain convention center and 4 miles from dollywood theme park. parking is free. some have whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. kids under age 12 stay at no cost. amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a kids' pool. the unassuming rooms feature minifridges, microwaves and cable tv, as well as coffeemakers and free wi-fi
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (16 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Dollywood's Splash Country (9 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. TITANIC Museum Attraction (12 min)
This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Wild Eagle (15 min)
The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (11 min)
Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (15 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. 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. Gatlinburg Space Needle (16 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dollywood (7 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. Lightning Rod (12 min)
Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Ober Gatlinburg (19 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Dolly Parton's Stampede (10 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (11 min)
Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. | 
