| suites provide whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also an outdoor pool and a coin-operated laundry. in a commercial area on the town's main thoroughfare, this straightforward hotel is 5 miles from dollywood amusement park and 7 miles from great smoky mountains national park. continental breakfast and off-street parking are complimentary. modest rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and sofas, in addition to minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. pets are welcome (fee)
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (12 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dollywood's Splash Country (9 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (15 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (11 min)
Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. TITANIC Museum Attraction (12 min)
This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (11 min)
Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Gatlinburg Space Needle (15 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dollywood (7 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (7 min)
Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. The Island in Pigeon Forge (8 min)
Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Ober Gatlinburg (18 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Wild Eagle (15 min)
The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (14 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Lightning Rod (12 min)
Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Dolly Parton's Stampede (11 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. | 
