| 3 miles from great smoky mountains national park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the no-frills rooms offer tvs, and balconies that overlook the creek. along dudley creek, this simple budget motel is 1. some rooms have fridges and microwaves, and some can be adjoined. there's also a beauty shop on-site. 3 miles from ripley's aquarium of the smokies and 2. amenities include an outdoor pool and free coffee in the lobby
McGhee Tyson Airport 1 hr 12
Ober Gatlinburg (20 min)
This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (8 min)
Millions visit the campgrounds, trails, fishing streams, flora & fauna at this recreation area. Hollywood Star Cars Museum (10 min)
Automobile archive featuring famous film & TV cars including the General Lee & 1966 Batmobile. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (6 min)
Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. Dollywood's Splash Country (22 min)
Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Gatlinburg Space Needle (9 min)
Opened in 1969, the 407-ft. observation tower offers an outdoor viewing deck, a theater & an arcade. Dollywood (20 min)
Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster (6 min)
Roller coaster through forest terrain, featuring individual cars with brakes & night-ride options. Anakeesta (6 min)
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area & other fun. Gatlinburg SkyLift Park (9 min)
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains. Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster (6 min)
Roller coaster and adventure Ripley's Believe It or Not! (9 min)
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons. Ole Smoky Moonshine (10 min)
Rustic corn-whiskey distillery brewing moonshine in copper stills & offering tours. Mount Le Conte (28 min)
Scenic peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with log cabins accessible by hiking trail. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community (7 min)
Area for local culture, with cozy stores for woodwork, pottery & more, plus restaurants & B&Bs. | 
