McGhee Tyson Airport 54 min
Dollywood (11 min) Owned by Dolly Parton, this theme park has water slides, rides & a number of live music shows. Hollywood Wax Museum (7 min) Visitors can view & pose for photos with sculpted replicas of film stars at this attraction. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (18 min) Sprawling aquarium showcasing sharks, sea turtles, string rays, penguins & a glass-bottom boat ride. WonderWorks Pigeon Forge (9 min) Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride. Ober Gatlinburg (25 min) This mountainside amusement park features skiing, mini-golf, wildlife encounters, a mall & more. Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster (5 min) Unique, mile-long downhill roller coaster where riders control velocity & braking. Parrot Mountain and Gardens (14 min) Peaceful Bible-inspired garden & parrot preserve offering chances to interact with rare birds. Lightning Rod (15 min) Hot rod–themed wooden coaster featuring a 20-story launched start, 73 mph speeds & vertical curves. Dollywood's Splash Country (13 min) Seasonal 35-acre water park owned & inspired by singer Dolly Parton, featuring many water slides. Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show (8 min) Homestyle dinner feast followed by a farcical musical revue with dancing & comedy. The Island in Pigeon Forge (8 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 (16 min) Patrons use virtual magic wands to solve puzzles as they walk through a hi-tech fantasy game. Alcatraz East Crime Museum (6 min) Museum displaying exhibits on American crimes, from the Old West to modern serial killers. TITANIC Museum Attraction (8 min) This museum dedicated to the famed Titanic is shaped like the ship & features recovered artifacts. |