pets are welcome. freebies include parking, coffee in the lobby, and breakfast. children stay at no charge with an adult. other amenities include a relaxed cafe, a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool, plus a coin-operated laundry. featuring parkway, pool or mountain views, the cozy rooms offer free wi-fi, flat-screens and coffeemakers, as well as microwaves and minifridges. on the pigeon forge parkway, this modest budget hotel is 5 minutes' walk from both fast tracks amusement park and the island in pigeon forge entertainment complex. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. suites add separate living rooms. upgraded rooms add sofabeds; some have whirlpool tubs McGhee Tyson Airport 55 min
Dollywood (10 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. WonderWorks Pigeon Forge (9 min) Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. TITANIC Museum Attraction (7 min) This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (7 min) Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (8 min) Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (5 min) Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (18 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. MagiQuest (17 min) Patrons use virtual magic wands to solve puzzles as they walk through a hi-tech fantasy game. Dolly Parton's Stampede (6 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. The Island in Pigeon Forge (9 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Dollywood's Splash Country (12 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Lightning Rod (15 min) Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (14 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Ober Gatlinburg (24 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Hollywood Wax Museum (6 min) Visitors can view & pose for photos with sculpted replicas of film stars at this attraction. |