check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's a log cabin with a wraparound porch, a whirlpool tub and a pool table. this polished resort with a rustic vibe is on the southeast side of pigeon forge, adjacent to gatlinburg golf course and 4 miles from dollywood theme park. the warm 1-to-4-bedroom condos feature modern kitchens with washer/dryers and living areas with gas fireplaces, plus flat-screen tvs, free wifi, and balconies (many with golf course or river views). there's a spa (surcharge) and event space. amenities include an indoor pool, an outdoor lazy river with waterfalls, and a riverfront picnic and bbq area McGhee Tyson Airport 58 min
Hollywood Wax Museum (9 min) Visitors can view & pose for photos with sculpted replicas of film stars at this attraction. Dolly Parton's Stampede (9 min) Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (11 min) Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (11 min) Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. Lightning Rod (11 min) Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Wild Eagle (13 min) The country's first steel wing coaster features a drop of 135 ft. & reaches speeds of 61 mph. Dollywood's Splash Country (8 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. The Island in Pigeon Forge (8 min) Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (19 min) Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (10 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Dollywood (6 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. TITANIC Museum Attraction (10 min) This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Ober Gatlinburg (22 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (16 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (7 min) Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. |