| amenities include a seasonally heated outdoor pool with a waterslide, and 2 indoor hot tubs. still run by the same family that established it in 1959, this classic, budget hotel is a 4-minute walk from both ripley's aquarium of the smokies and the village shops. check-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a local trolley stop in front of the hotel. an off-site house is available. the leconte suite has a whirlpool tub and a kitchen, plus living and dining areas. the straightforward rooms feature balconies, minifridges and free wi-fi; some have pull-out sofas and microwaves
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 11
Hollywood Star Cars Museum (10 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (19 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Ober Gatlinburg (16 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Dollywood (19 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Mount Le Conte (23 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (14 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Anakeesta (4 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Ole Smoky Moonshine (13 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Dolly Parton's Stampede (14 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Gatlinburg Space Needle (10 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (8 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Clingmans Dome (46 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (11 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (5 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dollywood's Splash Country (21 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. | 
