off interstate 75, this modern hotel is 2 miles from the museum of appalachia and 3 miles from the city center. free perks consist of parking and hot breakfast. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. contemporary rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs with hd channels, plus desks, custom-designed beds, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center and a convenience store McGhee Tyson Airport 39 min
Museum of Appalachia (4 min) Smithsonian-affiliated museum featuring pioneer buildings & exhibits of regional history & culture. Big Ridge State Park (20 min) Wooded mountain park with lake, historic grist mill, hiking trails plus rustic cabins & campsites. Norris Dam (11 min) Alongside this concrete dam completed in 1936 is a sprawling state park with trails & scenic views. Little Ponderosa Zoo and Rescue (15 min) Small zoo & exotic animal rescue showcasing a variety of wildlife, with a petting zoo. W G Lenoir Museum (8 min) Songbird Trail (10 min) Cove Lake State Park (16 min) Hiking trails & campgrounds in a 717-acre park comprising forests, wetlands & diverse wildlife. Rice Grist Mill (9 min) Coal Creek Miners Museum (11 min) Museum and mining Norris Dam State Park (10 min) Rental cabins & campsites offer housing for visitors who fish, boat & ski in the reservoir. Jaycee Park (9 min) Savage Gardens (12 min) Green McAdoo Cultural Center (11 min) |