| . unpretentious rooms come with free wi-fi, cable tv and minifridges. amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a furnished sundeck, plus a picnic area. upgraded rooms feature whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, pull-out sofas and/or balconies with river views. parking is complimentary, as is coffee in the lobby. less than a mile from great smoky mountains national park, this low-key family-run hotel overlooking cliff branch river is 4 minutes' walk from ober gatlinburg ski area and amusement park. sleeping up to 6 people, the homey cottages add kitchens, and private decks with bbq grills
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 15
Anakeesta (11 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Mount Le Conte (19 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (3 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (18 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Dollywood's Splash Country (25 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Gatlinburg Space Needle (4 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dollywood (23 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (8 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Dolly Parton's Stampede (18 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (4 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Clingmans Dome (42 min)
Mountain with a seasonal road, paved trail & observation tower, plus an information center & store. Ober Gatlinburg (12 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Ole Smoky Moonshine (8 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (12 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (10 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. | 
