McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 2
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (14 min) Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Dolly Parton's Stampede (5 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Anakeesta (14 min) Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Gatlinburg Space Needle (18 min) Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. TITANIC Museum Attraction (14 min) This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (9 min) Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (14 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. The Island in Pigeon Forge (10 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (18 min) Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Ober Gatlinburg (21 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (14 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dollywood (10 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Wild Eagle (17 min) The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. Dollywood's Splash Country (12 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (17 min) Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. |