| free breakfast and dinner are served in a wood-paneled dining room; wine and packed lunches are offered for a fee. bed linens are provided; bathrooms are shared. it's a mile from the alum cave trail, and 5 miles from grotto falls and highway 441. on the slopes of mount le conte, this secluded lodge within nantahala national forest is accessible only by foot. basic rooms are set in rustic cabins and lodges. all provide bunk beds, kerosene lanterns and propane heaters, as well as wash basins, and covered porches with rocking chairs. . showers, towels and electricity are not available
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 23
Gatlinburg Space Needle (19 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (32 min)
Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. Ole Smoky Moonshine (19 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (18 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Anakeesta (22 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (19 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Chimney Tops (2 min)
Popular 2-mi. trail in Great Smoky Mountain National Park with 1,400 ft. of elevation gain & views. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (7 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (22 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dollywood (33 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Clingmans Dome (23 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Mount Le Conte (11 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Charlies Bunion (6 min)
Bare-rock protrusion named for a bygone climber's food wound, now popular for hiking & views. Ober Gatlinburg (25 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Newfound Gap (10 min)
Alpine road featuring the Rockefeller Memorial, honoring the Great Smoky Mountains park financer. | 
