| this contemporary hotel at the foot of the great smoky mountains is less than a half mile from the great smoky mountains national park trails and wildlife, and within a 12-minute walk of ripley's aquarium of the smokies, and other local landmarks. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. in addition to free hot breakfast, amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, a fitness room and a business center. modern rooms and suites feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with hd channels, plus desks (full and lap) and coffeemakers. upgraded rooms and suites add balconies, creek views, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 15
Dollywood (22 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Anakeesta (11 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (18 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Dollywood's Splash Country (24 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (12 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (7 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (8 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Dolly Parton's Stampede (17 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Ole Smoky Moonshine (8 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (4 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Gatlinburg Space Needle (4 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Mount Le Conte (17 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Clingmans Dome (40 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Ober Gatlinburg (10 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (3 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. | 
