McGhee Tyson Airport 59 min
Parrot Mountain and Gardens (15 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (5 min) Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (11 min) Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (18 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. TITANIC Museum Attraction (10 min) This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Ober Gatlinburg (24 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (8 min) Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. The Island in Pigeon Forge (6 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Dolly Parton's Stampede (7 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. MagiQuest (7 min) Patrons use virtual magic wands to solve puzzles as they walk through a hi-tech fantasy game. Lightning Rod (15 min) Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Hollywood Wax Museum (9 min) Visitors can view & pose for photos with sculpted replicas of film stars at this attraction. Dollywood (11 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. WonderWorks Pigeon Forge (12 min) Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Dollywood's Splash Country (13 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. |