| check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include free continental breakfast, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, plus a heated indoor pool, a kids' pool and a sauna. some have fireplaces and/or whirlpool tubs. this relaxed hotel is 5 miles from dollywood theme park and 9 miles from the mountain town of gatlinburg. casual rooms, some with views of the smoky mountains, feature flat-screen tvs with cable channels, microwaves and minifridges, plus coffeemakers and free wi-fi
McGhee Tyson Airport 54 min
MagiQuest (11 min)
Patrons use virtual magic wands to solve puzzles as they walk through a hi-tech fantasy game. Dollywood's Splash Country (12 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Dolly Parton's Stampede (6 min)
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics. Lightning Rod (14 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. Dollywood (10 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Hollywood Wax Museum (5 min)
Visitors can view & pose for photos with sculpted replicas of film stars at this attraction. The Island in Pigeon Forge (6 min)
Playful destination featuring unique shops, casual restaurants & amusement rides, plus a hotel. Ober Gatlinburg (24 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (4 min)
Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (6 min)
Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (4 min)
Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. WonderWorks Pigeon Forge (7 min)
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. TITANIC Museum Attraction (6 min)
This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (17 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. | 
