McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 15
Dollywood's Splash Country (26 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Anakeesta (11 min) Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (12 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Gatlinburg Space Needle (15 min) Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dollywood (24 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (15 min) Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (11 min) Roller coaster and adventure Ober Gatlinburg (25 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (11 min) Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (14 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (19 min) Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. Mount Le Conte (33 min) Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Ole Smoky Moonshine (15 min) Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Dolly Parton's Stampede (19 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (13 min) Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. |